Tag: Dmitry Orlov

Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…

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Morning Hits and Injuries: Orlov, Erixon, Ashton, Scrivens, Neuvirth, Robidas, Sekera, Frattin and Greene

Mike Vogl: Capitals recall Dmitry Orlov and goalie Philipp Grubauer on an emergency basis. Michael Latta reassigned to the AHL. Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have sent defenseman Tim Erixon to the AHL. Leafs PR: Maple Leafs recalled Carter Ashton.…

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Morning Rumors: Orlov, Miller, Del Zotto, Oilers and Bishop, Avs, Brodeur, Habs, Kane, Gardiner and Devils

Elliotte Friendman of CBC: Capitals GM George McPhee on Dmitry Orlov: "He's very similar to Voynov from L.A. ... three full years in the minors and now a really good NHL player," McPhee said. "He is ready for the NHL and…

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Injury Notes: Spezza, Ducks, Tyutin, Carter, Lecavalier, Hartnell, Lindholm, Lehtonen and Erskin

Bruce Garrioch: A decision on if Jason Spezza will play or not will be made after their skate. Dan Wood: Ducks Kyle Palmieri, Nick Bonino and Mathieu Perreault will return to the lineup on Sunday. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dustin Penner…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Erat, lots on the Gardiner, Miller, Giroux and Messier

TSNs Insider Trading: The Oilers GM Craig MacTavish may not be panicking but they need help on the blueline after allowing 15 goals in three games. There is some concern. MacTavish said this offseason that he wanted to make a…

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Capitals not interested in Luongo even though he may be a good fit … Schneider’s agent talks

TSN: Craig Custance of ESPN reported that Canucks GM Mike Gillis reached out to Capitals GM George McPhee to let him know that it wasn't his intention to cause a distraction involving Roberto Luongo and the Capitals. McPhee said: "That's a…

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Quick hits: player salaries, realignment, Orlov, Stewart, and players visiting hospitals in Montreal

Kevin Gibson via twitter: Based on the 2012-13 salaries, players lose $9,729,729 everyday. There are still free agents, so that number would be higher. Louis Jean via twitter: Realignment was discussed during the Board of Governors meetings on Wednesday, but it…

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State of the Washington Capitals: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Jeff Kleiman of Capitals Outsider (@J_dizzle_caps) and Jake Ware of DC Pro Sports Report (@JacobWare95). Through 59 games of the 2011/12 NHL season, the perennial playoff contending Washington Capitals sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with…

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Kane anxious for season … Bruins seeing what Marchand’s trade value is … Krejci and Bruins talking extension … Canucks have top 6 spot open

Toni Ginnetti of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane still has his cast on his left wrist, but is sure he'll be ready for the season opener. ‘‘It’s been a long time, and I’m anxious to start the season,’’…

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