Tag: Washington Capitals

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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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 ...…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup

On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…

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NHL Rumors: Top 20 UFAs, Flames, Habs, Caps and Blue Jackets

Top 20 Unrestricted Free Agents ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen's top 20 UFAs 20.Teddy Purcell - Panthers 19. Kris Russell - Stars 18. Brian Campbell - Panthers 17. David Perron - Ducks 16. Lee Stempniak - Bruins 15.…

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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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