Tag: Washington Capitals

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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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