Tag: Washington Capitals

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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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Rumors III: Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Avs, Islanders and Capitals

TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: A good chance that the Maple Leafs don't trade Phil Kessel.McKenzie: If they can get a good return for any of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others, they will do it. Haven't heard Phaneuf's name…

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Rumors XII: Quick Hits From This Afternoon

Quick rumor hits from late afternoon. A lot of calls being made between GMs and agents about no-trade clauses today. Tis the season... — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) June 25, 2015 Shanahan says no definite offer on the table but encouraging…

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Rumors X: Red Wings, O’Reilly, Blues, Blackhawks and Miele

Helene St. James from Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings own the 19th overall pick, but don't select again until 73rd thanks to the Erik Cole trade. It appears Assistant GM Ryan Martin has a plan in place for his…

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Rumors V: Free Agent Notes – Sharks, Capitals and Canucks

Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: The Sharks and RFA defenseman Brenden Dillon are working on a new contract that could be done in the next few weeks. “My kind of gut feel is that it should get done within…

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Rumors III: Hedja, Stone, Available Players and Capitals

Darren Dreger: The Avalanche will meet with UFA defenseman Jan Hejda's agent at the draft. He will draw some interest if he hits the open market. Wayne Scanlan: The Senators met with Mark Stone's agent yesterday. Contract talks are progressing, but…

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Rumors X: Blackhawks, Capitals, Coyotes and Red Wings

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: As of Monday night, the Blackhawks weren't far along with trade talks involving any of their players, including Patrick Sharp. Talk is that GM Stan Bowman has been doing rounds to find out the interest level…

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Rumors I: Devils, Avalanche and Capitals

Rich Chere of The Record: Who the Devils pick at No. 6 could be undecided upon until two hours before the start of round one according to their director of scouting, David Conte, and could change via a trade up…

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