Tag: Braden Holtby

GIFs: Holtby, Rask, Reimer, Lack, Lowry and a Tussle

A look at some GIFs from last night's action Huge save by Braden Holtby Holtby with a critical save in the 3rd #CapsOilers pic.twitter.com/EezDxSWBXk — CAPITALS HILL (@CapitalsHill) November 24, 2015 Tuukka Rask robs James van Riemsdyk I just liked…

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Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies

Roster Notes ... Arpon Basu: Carey Price practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his injury. Andy Strickland: Reports are that Blues Jori Lehtera spent last night in a Columbus hospital as a precautionary measure. They are…

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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…

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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…

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Rumors: Capitals, Predators and Rangers

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals currently have about $4.2 million in cap space after signing Braden Holtby. RFA Marcus Johansson has his arbitration hearing on Wednesday and could be awarded close to their remaining free cap space. “As…

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Video and Notes: Holtby, Ehrhoff, and the Coyotes

Your browser does not support iframes. The Capitals and Braden Holtby are far apart on a new deal, but continue to work on a new contract. Rob Mixer of BlueJackets.com: (mailbag) When asked if the Blue Jackets sign Christian Ehrhoff,…

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Morning Hits: Holtby’s Arbitration and Scoring

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Discussing the salary arbitration meeting between goaltender Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals, which is set for Thursday in Toronto. Gormley spoke to player agent Lewis Gross who said that: The team is usually trying to…

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Rumors and Notes II: Capitals, Red Wings, and Peverley

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Braden Holtby and Marcus Johansson have arbitration hearings set for July 23rd and 29th with the Capitals. “Nothing to comment on at this point other than we are preparing for the arbitration hearing on July…

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Rumors II: Capitals and NHL Expansion

Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: The Capitals had been looking to find a No. 2 center for awhile, but early offseason thoughts have them thinking that Evgeny Kuznetsov could fill that hole. UFAs Eric Fehr's third line center role…

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Rumors I: Oduya, Devils, Capitals and Flyers

Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Johnny Oduya's agent Don Meehan confirmed yesterday that Oduya won't be returning to the Blackhawks. The Sabres are thought to be front-runners in signing him. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars,…

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Rumors I: Arbitration Dates Set – Preds and Caps Work To Sign RFAs

Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The arbitration hearing dates for Predators RFAs Colin Wilson, Craig Smith and Taylor Beck have been scheduled, but those dates may not be needed. "It's just a process," Poile said after the final day of…

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Rumors and Notes: Capitals, Flames, Untouchables, and the Flyers

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Braden Holtby's agent, David Kaye, said that there is "nothing to report" in a text with regards to contract talks with Capitals GM Brian MacLellan. Two weeks ago, MacLellan said that he made a "huge"…

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