Tag: Washington Capitals

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5

The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Caps, Wings, Flyers and Predators

On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Duncan Keith has been skating the past few days. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Keith is "close" to returning from his torn meniscus in his right knee. Keith isn't worried…

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Injuries: Penguins, Wild, Wings, Stars, Canucks, Blues and Caps

On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis missed last night's game as he was taken to hospital as a precaution. The Penguins said that he was experiencing symptoms that "may or may not" be related to his previous blood…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 4

For the first time since week 1, there are more than just the Montreal Canadiens at the top of someone rankings - three teams received first place votes. The Dallas Stars have moved up two slots to second overall this…

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Rumors: Flames, Kings, and Coyotes

On the Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on TSN 1200 radio yesterday and cautioned that making trades isn't always the answer. “Going out and just saying, ‘Ok, you’re going to trade your…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 3

For the second week in a row, the Montreal Canadiens swept all first place voteing. The Washington Capitals had a clean sweep of all second place votes. The NY Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks jumped into the top 10 this week.…

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Injuries: Ducks, Sharks, Panthers, Caps, Leafs and Lots More

Image from Man-Games Lost NHL ... On the Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ryan Getzlaf left the team yesterday to fly home to have a non-emergency appendectomy. He had been dealing with some pain on and off for…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 2

Montreal has a clean sweep in first overall rankings and moves into the top spot this week. The Blues make a big jump, moving into second. Since we had 10 entries this week, we've dropped the highest and lowest totals…

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2015-16 Washington Capitals Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Washington Capitals top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. With the Capitals having a decade of the Alex Ovechkin era behind them, and some regular seasons of success, they have done a fine job avoiding…

Peter Harling

Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Ultimate Rankings, Injuries, Lines and Goalies

NHL Player Safety: Devils forward Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Predators defenseman Seth Jones ESPN: 2015 Ultimate franchise rankings Tampa Bay (3rd overall) Anaheim (4th overall) Dallas (10th overall) Detroit (14th overall) Chicago (17th…

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Injuries: Blues, Caps, Kings, Stars, Leafs, Wings, Jackets and Flames

On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could miss at least one game. "Shatty probably will not play in Edmonton," Blues coachKen…

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Afternoon Hits: Doan, Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies

Scott Burnside of ESPN: On Coyotes Shane Doan ... Doan on if this season is his last and if there would be regrets that he didn't choose another path as his career was winding down? "I understand it would be…

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