Tag: Brett Connolly

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: Washington Capitals – Expansion and Ovechkin

On the Washington Capitals, Expansion and Alex Ovechkin ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Looking at the Washington Capitals and the expansion draft. The Capitals are expected to protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender. No Capitals players…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and Sabres

On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer said he's ready to be a starting goaltender but would be happy to return to the Capitals. Jesse Dougherty: RFA forward Brett Connolly said that his agent has spoken with…

Mark Easson

Playoff Injuries: Leafs, Canadiens, Pens, Sens, Caps, Sharks, Ducks and Preds

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Goaltender Frederik Andersen on if he was worried about missing time after he left Saturday's game early: "Well, you have to go through the protocol & stuff" Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Capitals, Bruins and Flames

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues were likely one of the teams that checked in with the Colorado Avalanche about forward Matt Duchene. With the Avs wanting a top young defenseman,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Devils, Flames, Leafs, Sharks and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams that don't acquire Martin Hanzal could turn to Brian Boyle. The Lightning may be in a holding pattern…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets, Ducks and Kings

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Both T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson were injured on Saturday. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll see where is and reevaluate him tomorrow…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency

30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…

Michael Augello

NHL Injuries: Habs, Isles, Hawks, Devils, Sabres, Ducks and More

Image from TSN Hockey twitter account On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: Carey Price practiced with teammates yesterday. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Coach Michel Therrien: "Carey Price is working hard on the ice and in the gym with the goal to…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Bruins, Senators and Lightning

On the Boston Bruins ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: On what pending free agent Loui Eriksson might fetch the Bruins in a trade. “Loui should bring a first-rounder, from a contender who will pick below 22nd, and a prospect,” says…

Mark Easson