Tag: Alex Ovechkin

GIFs: Ovechkin, Luongo, Ekblad and Berra

A look at some GIFs from last night's action. Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goals by a Russian player. Ovi just broke the record, and tied the game. pic.twitter.com/KhnifqRGuN — Stephanie (@myregularface) November 20, 2015 Roberto Luongo robs…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Roster notes: Elliotte Friedman: The Sabres put Matt Donovan on waivers. Washington Capitals: Coach Barry Trotz said that Alex Ovechkin will be a game time decision. He missed this mornings skate for personal reasons. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Sabres, Stars, Leafs, Kings and More

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Source is saying that the Blackhawks are actively looking for a defenseman. Their top four are set - Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Trevor Daley. Their bottom…

Mark Easson

Compilation of 2015-16 NHL Awards Predictions

Yesterday we brought you some Division, Conference and Stanley Cup predictions, today we bring to you a collection 2015-16 NHL Award predictions. We compiled Hart, Art Ross, Norris, Vezina, Calder and Jack Adams predictions from 74 writers and hockey personalities…

Mark Easson

Top 10 Best NHL Contracts: Rankings 6 to 10

To blatantly borrow from my intro to my “Worst” article – I’m a salary nerd. When I was asked to write about the top 10 best and worst contracts, I thought it would be a piece of cake. Silly me.…

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Rumors and Notes: Nonis, Nikulin, Capitals, Ehrhoff, and Stars

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Dave Nonis had offers from three NHL teams, including the Canadiens, before deciding to take a senior consulting position with the Ducks. J.J. Regan of CSN Washington: KHL defenseman Ilya Nikulin is looking to jump to the NHL,…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Capitals – Green, Fehr, Gleason, Holtby and Ward

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on pending UFA Mike Green and if he could come back next season. "I think it’s going to come down to if he’s comfortable with that role and what do you…

Mark Easson

2014-15 Top 5 Hart Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Very rarely do goaltenders win the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP, but that looks like the likely scenario this season. Still, there are plenty of other good candidates that…

Todd Cordell

Rumors: Oilers, Kings, Ovi, Blue Jackets, Bennett and College UFAs

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Kings already have $60 million committed to 16 players for next season and they may have trouble signing five of their significant free agents. Willis wonders if the Oilers would be interested in…

Mark Easson

Videos and Quick Hits: Cap, 45+ Goal Scorers, Hutton and Vegas

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's possible that the NHL can inflate the salary cap by five percent even if the NHLPA doesn't want too. One team executive: “Whoever thought we would see the day when the NHL wanted a higher…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Okposo, Seguin, Dubinsky, Martinez, Ovechkin and More

Daniel Friedman: Islanders Kyle Okposo could be able to return to the lineup in the next seven to 10 days. Mike Heika: Stars Tyler Seguin skated yesterday. He's not ready to play and not sure what his timeline is right…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos

Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…

Mark Easson