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…
NHL Rumors: Capitals GM MacLellan – Deadline and Chimera
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on his offseason wish list. "I’m pretty content with the core. I think the 9th, 10th forward are where we’re going to look to improve."…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Islanders and Coyotes
On the Washington Capitals ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Capitals need to re-sign pending restricted free agent Marcus Johansson, but only if they can do it at a reasonable rate. Mike Richards and Jason Chimera should not be brought…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals … Jimmy Vesey
On the Washington Capitals ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason focus for Capitals GM Brian MacLellan. 1. Don't overreact to their disappointing finish - the worst thing to do would be to blow it up. They are…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: If there is an expansion draft next year, and if players with no-movement clauses have to be protected, the Blue Jackets would have to protect David Clarkson, Brandon…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders
On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…
NHL Rumors: Alexander Radulov and Pavel Datsyuk
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: Have been told that Alexander Radulov's NHL priorities are: "1. winning, he wants to play for a contender; 2. family comfort; money is not a big factor" Igor Eronko: Radulov didn't report to the…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Stars, Caps, Panthers, Preds, Wings and Bruins
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Scott Laughton remained in hospital overnight for precautionary reasons. All test done were negative. scary looking possible neck injury pic.twitter.com/F4Ox0BSLgz— Stephanie (@myregularface) April 20, 2016 currently being immobilized to be put on a…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 27
After a brief stint outside of the No. 1 ranking, the Washington Capitals are back a top our consensus NHL rankings for the final update of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished the season on a tear and ended up…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…