Tag: Washington Capitals

Rumors III: Friedman Roundup

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Leafs and Blues

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks trading Kevin Bieksa was a no-brainer. The trading of Zack Kassian was needed for both sides. With no apparent interest in re-signing Shawn Matthias last year, the Canucks should have traded him…

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Rumors II: Kuznetsov, Galchenyuk, Boedker and Stewart

Chuck Gormley: Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov said that they had talked about a longer contract, but they settled on a two-year deal. On a longer deal: 'We'll see later.' David Pagnotta: There isn't much of an update on Alex Galchenyuk and…

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List

Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…

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Trade: Blues Send Oshie to Capitals for Brouwer, Prospect and Pick

The St. Louis Blues have traded T.J. Oshie to the Washington Capitals for Troy Brouwer, Pheonix Copley and a 2016 3rd round pick. The 28-year old Oshie was drafted 24th overall in the first round of the 2005 draft by…

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Rangers III: Nash, Voracek, Sharp, Grabner, Fehr and More

On the Rangers and Nash ... Know there was some talk about Rick Nash in the last few weeks. His full no-trade ended today but sounds like NYR keeping him.— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2015 On the Flyers ...…

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Rumors XV: Shattenkirk, Tarasenko, Yandle, Richards, Ward and Ladd

On Kevin Shattenkirk ... Spoke w/Kevin Shattenkirk's agent Jordan Neumann who says there's no truth that Shattenkirk is being dealt.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Shattenkirk ... They could easily put together a package.…

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Rumors XI: Coyotes, Leafs, Ward, Stars, Sens, Blues, Sabres and More

On the Coyotes and Tyler Bozak ... Mentioned this on TSN 1050. Coyotes remain interested in Tyler Bozak.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: According to one GM: "The #Leafs seem to be…

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Rumors IX: Beleskey, Capitals, Stamkos, Blues, Neuvirth and Coyotes

On Matt Beleskey ... 6-8 teams chasing Matt Beleskey. 5-7 year range is expected.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Capitals ... Caps will be bargain-bin shopping for a No. 7 defenseman who can play on the right,…

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Rumors VI: Capitals, Semin, and Wild

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: After the Capitals re-sign Braden Holtby, Marcus Johansson and Evgeny Kuznetsov, GM Brian MacLellan could have around $6 million in cap space for a top-line right winger and a seventh defenseman. The Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Canadiens…

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Rumors and Notes: Capitals and Maple Leafs

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: GM Brian McLellan still thinks the trade route will be a better way to improve the Capitals than through free agency. “I anticipate not being active right off the hop,” MacLellan told reporters when asked…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Devils, Capitals, Kings and, Canadiens

On the Oilers ... Oilers have bought themselves some time by acquiring Gryba and Reinhart. No need to rush Nurse, and Gryba helps out with some muscle— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 27, 2015 Schultz and Klefbom, Fayne and Nurse --…

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