NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Some Changes Are Coming For The Capitals
On the Washington Capitals ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Washington Capitals. 1. Get RFA forward Evgeny Kuznetsov signed to a contract extension - Need to get Kuznetsov signed to a long-term contract extension.…
Collection Of Top NHL Free Agents Lists
The offseason for most teams is already underway and it will be a busy one for most. Teams are planning for the expansion draft, entry draft and free agency. There won't be a lot of movement on the…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Bishop, Buyout, Free Agent Options, Eakin
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars still need to sign newly acquired Ben Bishop, but Bishop is already excited. "I don't want to get ahead of myself, because I know we have…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Capitals, Penguins, and Predators
On the Ottawa Senators ... Mike Morreale: Defenseman Erik Karlsson didn't practice today. During Game 2 he was dealing with some foot pain. Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Senators forward Clarke MacArthur said that he left Saturday's game early with a…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Lightning and Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Carl Hagelin is close to returning and is listed as day-to-day. He took some limited contact at practice yesterday. Pens Inside Scoop: Goaltender Matt Murray is still…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Capitals, Penguins, Predators, Canadiens and Stars
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Kevin Bieksa suffered a lower-body injury and they'll continue to evaluate him today. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Karl Alzner (upper-body) skated as an extra defensive pair with Taylor…
NHL Injuries Playoff Teams: Senators, Capitals, Blues and Ducks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Defenseman Erik Karlsson said that his foot is fine now and that he'll be good for the series. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Karlsson on this foot that has/had two hairline fractures.…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Wild, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and Flames
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Based on yesterday's practice lines it appears that Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera are in and Ivan Barbashev and Zach Sanford are out. Jeremy Rutherford: Stastny was also practicing on the Blues…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…
NHL Injuries: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Ducks and Blues
On the Washington Capitals ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Karl Alzner will miss tonight's game against the Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury. He was also out for Game 3 and is…