Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Ducks, Caps and Jets

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford is getting "close" to returning, but he still hasn't started skating yet. He's been out since March 14th with an upper-body injury. "We think he’s going to…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Avs, Caps, Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Pens and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: There is still no update on the status of Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon and their knee injuries. Patrick Roy said again that he won't talk about their injuries.…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 24

Not a surprise that the Washington Capitals remain at the top of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks moved ahead of the St. Louis Blues, who fell back two spots to No. 4. The Dallas…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Avs, Stars, Canadiens, Blues, Coyotes and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon suffered a knee injury last night and will be evaluated today. Elliotte Friedman: Eric Gelinas suffered an elbow injury and is out indefinitely. Roger Millions: Hearing that Matt Duchene is out…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Expansion Draft, Wild and Oilers

Goalie market for an expansion draft ... Allan Muir of SI: Muir thinks that if the NHL expands, there could be a bunch of trades as teams put together their protected list for an expansion draft. With teams potentially only…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 23

The Washington Capitals are the top ranked team again in our consensus NHL power rankings, though the Los Angeles Kings did steal two of seven first place votes. The St. Louis Blues moved up two spots this week and sit…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coaches, GM Meetings, Bruins, Lightning and More

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Sun: There have been three coaching changes this season, but there could be some more depending on playoff performances. Unsuccessful playoff runs could have Bruce Boudreau, Ken Hitchcock and Jack Capuano on the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Last night’s NHL video highlights in just under four minutes. Toronto Maple Leafs 4 (SO) New York Islanders 3 St. Louis Blues 3 (SO) Chicago Blackhawks 2 Calgary Flames 3 Nashville Predators 2 Vancouver Canucks 3 (OT) Arizona Coyotes 2…

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NHL Trade Deadline: Well Short of Expectations

The NHL Trade Deadline Day fell quite short of expectation, with 19 trades consummated, but none that would be categorized as earth shattering. Most of the top contenders made minor deals to add depth, but failed to do anything that…

Michael Augello

NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 21

Surprise, surprise, the Washington Capitals are still the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 21. The next three teams remain the same as week - the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues. The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Hamhuis, Russell, Canadiens and Devils

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Difficult for teams, like #canucks, who are trying to move players with no move clauses, to control what they get in return. Little leverage — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) February 29, 2016 On Dan Hamhuis ...…

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