Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class

With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…

Michael Augello

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 5

    Five different teams received first place votes in this week's NHL power rankings. The New York Rangers received two first place votes and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: Washington Capitals Season Primer

A quick look at the Washington Capitals heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,415,129 Projected Cap Space: $584,871 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $584,871 Deadline Cap Space : $2,631,920 Todays Cap Hit :…

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 ...…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Kings, Hawks, Sobotka, Panthers and more

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter indicated that it's too early to say if they will go with seven or eight defensemen.  A decision could come up next week. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

Mark Easson

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

Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets

On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Team USA, Orlov and Russell

On Team USA ... Craig Custance: In a different tournament format/world, Team USA could have used Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Tyler Johnson and Ryan Kesler at center. James Mirtle asked Custance if Team USA complained if they couldn't use some…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Jets, Red Wings and Blackhawks

On Washington Captials and Dmitri Orlov ... Igor Eronko: Dmitri Orlov's agent said yesterday that there is 'Nothing new on his front' and that they are keeping all their options open, including the KHL. On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba…

Mark Easson

Five Players Poised For Breakout Years In 2016-17

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) With the 2016-17 NHL campaign just around the corner let's look at some young, up-and-coming players poised to breakout this coming season. David Pastrnak - Boston Bruins If David Pastrnak stays healthy I think the…

Todd Cordell