Tag: Washington Capitals

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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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15

The Chicago Blackhawks narrowed the gap this week, but fell just short in overtaking the Washington Capitals in our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 15. The top five has the same teams as last week, but the Los Angeles Kings…

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Rumors: Blackhawks and Capitals

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Bryan Bickell cleared waivers for the second time this year and was assigned to Rockford. Coach Joel Quenneville on if Bickell could be back with the team “I don’t want…

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Rumors III: Capitals, Blue Jackets and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Andy Strickland: Justin Peters, playing with Hershey in the AHL, has been given permission to seek a trade. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Andy Strickland: Defenseman Jan Hejda had been on a tryout with…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14

The Washington Capitals remain a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 14 after receiving seven or eight first place rankings by the media outlets. The Chicago Blackhawks moved up from fifth to second place this week. The Florida Panthers…

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