Tag: Brooks Orpik

NHL Free Agent Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Avalanche and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said they have started contract talks with goaltender John Gibson and forwards Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg. They are set to become free agents after next season. Murray has exchanged…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Washignton Sends Philipp Grubauer and Brooks Orpik to Colorado for a Draft Pick

It is time for a little NHL Trade Analysis as Philipp Grubauer has been traded from Washington to Colorado. The entire deal consists of Brooks Orpik and Grubauer heading to the Avalanche for a second-round pick (47th) tonight. This serves…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks are looking for a goalie as they need a better backup plan. Philipp Grubauer had been an option. Carter Hutton could be an attractive free agent. On the Florida Panthers ...…

Mark Easson

Potential Offseason Moves For The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights

With the 2018 Stanley Cup Final now history, the Washington Capitals are basking in their championship glow. Their opponents, the Vegas Golden Knights, can take solace in their record-setting inaugural season. As the players head off for a well-deserved summer…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates

On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Buyout Window, Canes, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Capitals

On the NHL buyout window ... Cap Friendly: The first buyout window will be open at 12:01 AM on June 15th. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: The Hurricanes re-signed Andrew Poturalski to a one-year, two-way contract - $700,000…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals – Keys To Their Offseasons

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Golden Knight offseason. 1. Look to bring in some big names - The Golden Knights have $26 million in salary cap space. Do they…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Jets

  On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Francois Beauchemin said again that this will be his final season in the NHL. On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Forward Nikolay Kulemin skated before the Islanders had their…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Blackhawks, Sens, Devils, Rangers, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm returned from his upper-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward Jaromir Jagr returned to the lineup after being out with a lower-body injury. On the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Forward Matt Beleskey cleared waivers yesterday and was assigned to Providence of the AHL On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: No known if Jaromir Jagr will be in the lineup today.…

Mark Easson