Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Dan Hamhuis – Caps, Bruins, Stars, Kings and Hawks

On the Dan Hamhuis ... (tweets are from newest to oldest) Matthew Sekeres: A Dan Hamhuis trade may have to wait until Kris Russell is traded. The Capitals are out on Hamhuis. John Shannon: While it's sounding like Dan Hamhuis…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals GM On The Trade Deadline and Free Agents

On the Washington Capitals ... James Mirtle: The Blackhawks aren't the only team that is looking to create some extra salary cap space. The Capitals are also active in that scenario. They could move a bad contract and a draft…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: 10 Non-Rentals and Five Teams That Should Be Aggressive

10 non-rental players that could be moved ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Looking at 10 non-rental players that could be traded at the deadline.Nail Yakupov (22) - a year left at $2.5 million. Brandon Pirri (24) - pending RFA, qualifying…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, and the Washington Capitals

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks ... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Sharks: Candiens (2), Maple Leafs (2), Blackhawks (2), Red Wings (2), Kings (2), Panthers, Canucks, Stars and Coyotes. L.A. Lariviere: Listed to attend for the…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 20

The Washington Capitals keep rolling and once again sit a top our consensus NHL power rankings. The remaining top five saw some movement, with the Chicago Blackhawks moving up to No. 2. The Anaheim Ducks are on a roll as…

Mark Easson

Five Teams That Should Aggressively Buy At The NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and, as always, there will be no shortage of teams looking to improve their roster heading into the playoffs. In this post I look at a few teams that, for…

Todd Cordell

NHL Trade: Capitals Acquire Mike Weber From Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Mike Weber to the Washington Capitals for a 2017 3rd round pick. The Sabres are retaining 50 percent of Weber's $1.67 million cap hit. “We are pleased to welcome Mike to our organization,” MacLellan…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, Hunt, and Best Fits

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators game ... Eric Engels: Scouts listed for the Canadiens - Predators: Blackhawks (2 - including GM Stan Bowman), Flames (2), Capitals (2), Stars, Devils, Avalanche, Oilers, Red Wings and Predators. Eric Engels: Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rick Nash has been out since January 22nd, missing their past 12 games. He remains week-to-week with a bone bruise and has been doing off-ice workouts. They could be waiting…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Habs, Capitals, Sharks and Coyotes

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Andrew Desjardins was traded to the Blackhawks at last years trade deadline for Ben Smith. “You always know the deadline’s coming, so you try to prepare yourself,” Desjardins said.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Ducks could use some help on the wing. Andrew Ladd would be a nice addition, and it could happen for two reasons. "One, Chicago is very hot on Ladd, and…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 19

The Washington Capitals are once again at the top of our Consensus NHL Power Rankings. The Dallas Stars moved up to No. 2 from the sixth slot. The Chicago Blackhawks fell one slot to No. 3. The St. Louis Blues moved…

Mark Easson