Tag: Tom Wilson

NHL News: On Waivers, KHL News, and Tom Wilson To Have Hearing

On Waivers ... James Mirtle: players put on waivers yesterday. Brian Strait - New Jersey Devils Brian Gibbons - New Jersey Devils Malcolm Subban - Boston Bruins Gabriel Bourque - Colorado Avalanche Byron Froese - Montreal Canadiens Andreas Martinsen -…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ekman-Larsson, Waivers, Brook, Karlsson and Wilson

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left last night's game in overtime with a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly near the boards. He will be re-evaluated today. “I’ve seen sometimes they’re…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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