Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Capitals are unlikely to make a significant move at the deadline, but could make a depth move. They will have two extra forwards when Jay Beagle returns -…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and NY Islanders

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: If Andrew Ladd doesn't have a contract in place by the trade deadline, the Jets will trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff  was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at noon.…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18

The top seven teams in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 18 remain the same as last week, with a few shifting places. The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks remain at No. 1 and 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida…

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NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Holdouts and Capitals

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Renaud Lavoie: Justin Schultz was a healthy scratch last night and it might have been trade related. Craig Custance: There is definitely interest in Justin Schultz. Jim Matheson: The Oilers may have oversold Justin Schultz's…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks and Rangers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Dan Murphy: Murphy wonders if Dan Hamhuis even wants to waive his no-trade clause. Murphy doesn't think he really wants to. The Canucks were able to get Jason Garrison to when he didn't really want…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting, Capitals, Predators and Leafs

Scouting Friday night's San Antoinio Rampage (COL) - Texas Stars (DAL) game ... Nathan Mallet: Scouting the game: Blues, Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Maple Leafs and Kings. Scouting Friday night's Ontario Reign (LA) and San Jose Barracuda (SJ) game ...…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Bruins

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Peter Yannopoulos: Was informed last night that Guy Carbanneau met with Canadiens senior management last night for three hours. NHL Network: Potential trade chips for the Canadiens: Alex Galchenyuk, Nathan Beaulieu and Lars Eller. Platinum…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17

Due to the All-Star break, there was not a lot of big shifts this week in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17 compared to last week, but there was movement. The top three of Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks and…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Pens, Devils, Leafs and Caps

On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross of NorthJersey.com: Rick Nash missed his third straight game with a left leg bone bruise, and Dan Boyle was sat as he has been  looking tired. “He looked a little bit tired…

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Rumors III: Red Wings, Capitals, and Expansion

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings won't have a lot of salary cap space, $500,000, heading towards the trade deadline day. If they are going to bring in someone,…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16

The Washington Capitals once again sit a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16, after eight of nine first place rankings. The Chicago Blackhawks received one first place vote, with eight second place rankings. The Los Angeles Kings remain…

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