Tag: Tom Wilson

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 Expansion Draft: Washington Capitals Primer

The Washington Capitals have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Washington. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…

Chris Wassel

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 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.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets, Ducks and Kings

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Both T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson were injured on Saturday. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll see where is and reevaluate him tomorrow…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Released from PTOs and Injury Updates

On PTOs ... Erik Erlendsson: The Tampa Bay Lightning made 24 cuts yesterday, including releasing defenseman James Wisniewski who was on a PTO. Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes released forward Zach Boychuk from his PTO. On the Calgary Flames ...…

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Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more

On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more

On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals

On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals – Ovechkin, RFAs, and Richards

On the Washington Capitals ... Rob Vollman of ESPN: Vollman think the Capitals should consider trading Alex Ovechkin to shake things up. Ovechkin will be 31-years old at the start of next season and his scoring could start to decline…

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Afternoon Hits: Injuries and Some League Notes

Injury Notes .... Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that Chris Kreider will be fine for today's game. He was given a maintenance day yesterday. Tom Gulitti: Devils coach John Hynes said that Travis Zajac is a "possibility" for…

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GIFs: Saves, Match Penalty, Teeth, and Between the Legs

Penguins Jeff Zatkoff doesn't let Brad Marchand to jam the puck in on a wrap around. 1. Marchand tries his darndest to jam the puck in at the side of the net, but Zatkoff holds strong! #Pens #SixSaves pic.twitter.com/0H8zF3Y273 —…

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