Tag: Dmitry Orlov

NHL News: Capitals Fined For Violating COVID Protocols, and Hurricanes Games Postponed

The Washington Capitals were fined for violating COVID protocols. Statements from the NHL, Capitals and Ovechkin. Carolina Hurricanes games postponed.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Brenden Dillon, Mike Babcock, and the Idea of Trading a Defenseman

Re-signing Dillion should be a priority for the Washington Capitals, and if they do, it could make a defenseman expendable. Mike Babcock could be a fit for the Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Calgary Flames

Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon hopes he can re-sign. The Calgary Flames could have a different look next season, especially if they are out quickly.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets and Morrissey … Washington Capitals Trade Canadidates

The Winnipeg Jets and Josh Morrissey have held some contract extension talks. The Washington Capitals may need to make a trade before the start of the season.

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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 – 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…

Mark Easson