Tag: Andre Burakovsky

NHL Expansion Draft: Washington Capitals Primer

The Washington Capitals have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Washington. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Trotz, Korn, Oshie and Ovechkin

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan met with reporters and said not to expect any major changes. Coach Barry Trotz is entering the final year of his four-year and MacLellan said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals

On the Detroit Red Wings and the Goalie Market ... Pierre LeBrun: Would think that the Red Wings would listen to inquiries about Petr Mrazek and Jimmy Howard. Teams that lost out on Scott Darling and Ben Bishop might call…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Some Changes Are Coming For The Capitals

On the Washington Capitals ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Washington Capitals. 1. Get RFA forward Evgeny Kuznetsov signed to a contract extension - Need to get Kuznetsov signed to a long-term contract extension.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Sens, Isles, Caps, Sabres, Panthers, Stars, Ducks, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night's game with an upper-body injury that he's been dealing with for "a little while now." He left their morning skate early yesterday. Coach…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Leafs, Sens, Caps, Canes, Habs, Lightning, Blues, Jets, Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been skating everyday and is feeling good. He won't travel with the team to Minnesota as he's remaining in New York to skate everyday. He could be ahead…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Blues and Blackhawks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that the best case scenario would have Tyler Johnson back in the lineup on Thursday, but not sure if it will happen. Cooper on Vladislav Namestnikov re-aggravating his…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Habs, Wings, Caps, Preds, Canucks and More

On the Boston Bruins ... NHL.com: Forward Ryan Spooner will be out indefinitely with a concussion. Spooner suffered the concussion on Monday night against the Senators. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang didn't travel with the…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Habs, Wings, Jackets, Sabres and Capitals

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos has been skating with the team that past few weeks, and even traveled with the team last week. There is still no timetable on his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Hurricanes and Capitals

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs. Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle. Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Caps, Bruins, Wings, Lightning, Flyers, Sabres, and Rangers

On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Coach Barry Trotz said that forward Andre Burakovsky has a hand injury that doesn't require surgery. He's expected to be able to return mid to late March. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Ligthtning, Sabres, Senators and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging. Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a…

Mark Easson