Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Dmitry Orlov and the Washington Capitals still haven't come to terms on a contract for this season. The RFA defenseman seems unsure of where he stands with…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: Offseason Grades

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the National Hockey League with just two weeks until the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors and Notes: Hudler, Werenski, Ovechkin and Winter Olympics

On Jiri Hudler ... New 1130 Sports: Have been told that free agent forward Jiri Hudler could sign a contract this week. The Vancouver Canucks are still in the mix for Hudler. On the Zach Werenski ... Craig Merz of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Russell, Coyotes, Capitals and Blues

On Free Agent Kris Russell ... Darren Dreger: Free agent defenseman Kris Russell is still waiting for a few teams to clear some cap space. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for RFA forward Tobias Rieder said…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Avs, Canucks and Ducks

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: RSportu report saying that CSKA would like to sign Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, but he has other plans - which likely means re-signing with the Capitals. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders

On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Subban, RNH, Capitals and Blackhawks

On P.K. Subban ... Grant McCagg: Was told by an NHL source last week that while P.K. Subban was with the Montreal Canadiens, he was late for practice 18 times. McCagg notes that is about 16 times too many. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Russell, Blackhawks and Las Vegas

On Kris Russell ... Andy Strickland: There are a few teams still looking at free agent defesneman Kris Russell, but they would need to move out some salary before they would be able to sign him. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Avs, Wild, Vegas and Capitals

On the New York Rangers ... Aaron Ward: Chris Kreider is asking for $4.75 million in salary arbitration, with the Rangers offering $3.2 million. Brian Compton: Not sure that the Rangers and Kreider can get a deal done before their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and the Offseaon Trade Market

On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin has five years left on his deal with the Capitals, and will be 35 years old when it expires. He has said a couple times in the…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency

30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…

Michael Augello