Tag: Matt Niskanen

Pucks in Depth: Three Stars of the Month for February

NHL three stars of the month - Today, as we do early on in each month, we’re going to take a look at the best of the bunch. The three best, in fact.

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: The Philadelphia Flyers Could Use A Right Winger And A Couple More Roster Tweaks

The Philadelphia Flyers need to re-sign Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny. Not a lot of salary cap space to sign a needed right winger for their third-line.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Matt Niskanen Fallout and Bob Murray Lists

Matt Niskanen and Bob Murray headline the Rumors for very different reasons. Niskanen trade opens up more questions and Bob Murray still takes his time.

Chris Wassel

Trade Winds Blowing: Olli Maatta to Chicago, Matt Niskanen to Philadelphia

Two trades happened over the weekend as Olli Maatta was traded to Chicago and Matt Niskanen was moved to Philadelphia. We take a closer look at both trades.

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade: The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals Swap Defensemen

The Philadelphia Flyers have sent defenseman Radko Gudas to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Matt Niskanen. Pierre LeBrun: The Flyers will be retaining 30 percent of Gudas' salary. He carries a $3.35 million salary cap hit and will be a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Roman Josi, The Capitals, And Salary Cap Hell For Some

This edition of NHL Rumors takes a look first at how much it may cost to extend Roman Josi then shifts gears to some salary cap-strapped teams this summer.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Capitals and Senators – From Who Is Staying To Who Could Be Going

Looking at the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators - from players who are going anywhere, who could be traded, and players who won't be back.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and more Washington Capitals

Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom decisions J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington:  The Washington Capitals face tough decisions in the near future as to what to do about several players. Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom present as option 1A and…

Chris Wassel

Four Eastern Conference Clubs Facing Salary Cap Constraints

Four Eastern Conference that are faced with some salary cap issues - - Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals And The Nashville Predators

Salary Cap will play a big role in any Washington Capitals offseason decisions. It could be an offseason in the rumor mill for Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban.

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Capitals

Eichel status update coming today Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Jack Eichel was evaluated yesterday and they will have a full update on his status today. Housley is expecting it to just be a day-to-day issue. Red…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Capitals

Bruins could get two back for the Winter Classic Boston Bruins: Forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Charlie McAvoy could be ready to return for the Winter Classic. Sabers lose Girgensons John Vogl: Forward Zemgus Girgensons is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.…

Mark Easson