NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals
John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Kuznetsov, Expansion and Oshie
On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: SKA traded for the rights to Evgeny Kuznetsov for 150 million rubles from Traktor. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Though Kuznetsov's right were traded, it doesn't really mean much other than if he were to sign…
NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Capitals, Islanders and Trade Bait
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall hasn't spoken with Jordan Weal's agent since the scouting combine and said he has "no idea" if they are close to a deal. On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: There has been speculation that the Capitals could trade backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer, but that may end up costing them more. The last spot on the blueline (if go…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Oshie, Orlov, Kuznetsov and Ovechkin
On the Washington Capitals ... Pierre LeBrun: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said again on Wednesday that their top priority is to sign their key restricted free agents, then to re-sign unrestricted free agent T.J. Oshie. Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid…
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…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Ovechkin, Oshie, Kuznetsov, Orlov and Their Top Four
On the Washington Capitals ... Stephen Whyno: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on people saying to trade Alex Ovechkin: "People are looking for a major solution to what we have going on. I think part of it is they watch certain…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Golden Knights and the Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: KHL teams are talking to both Dmitry Orlov and Evgeny Kuznetsov, but doesn't expect much to come of it. It it still really early in the offseason. Slava Malamud: The president of CSKA…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Flyers and Devils
On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is expected to meet with Carey Price's agent Gerry Johansson next week. Pierre LeBrun: Bergevin and Johansson also talked at the World Championships in Paris. There…
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…
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…