Tag: Washington Capitals

Rumors I: Johansson, Kostitsyn, Canes, Beleskey and Gustavsson

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals RFA Marcus Johansson will be looking for a big raise from his $2 million salary. He is three years away from being a UFA and the Capitals need to qualify him at 100 percent…

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Rumors II: Capitals, Bruins, Oilers and Russian Restrictions

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals now have a nice one-two punch down the middle with Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov. If the price and term are right, maybe three years, Eric Fehr could be a nice third line…

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Rumors I: Bruins, Avs, Sharks, Rychel, Jagr, Toffoli and Capitals

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Bruins may not be able sign Zane McIntrye until July 1st, though it is expected to get done. He could test free agency if he wanted too.The Avalanche will be looking for a defensive partner…

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Rumors III: Zidlicky, Elias, Matthews, Moller, Green and Caps

George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: It's unlikely that Marek Zidlicky will return to the Red Wings next season with Alexey Marchenko, Xavier Oullet, Ryan Sproul and Nick Jensen close to being NHL ready. Zidlicky said that the he…

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Rumors II: Capitals – Green, Fehr, Gleason, Holtby and Ward

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on pending UFA Mike Green and if he could come back next season. "I think it’s going to come down to if he’s comfortable with that role and what do you…

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Rumors and Video: Reilly, Babcock, Ward, Larkin, Leafs and Sharks

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets prospect Mike Reilly officially withdrew from college last week. The 30-day window for the Blue Jackets to sign him has started.  He'll become a free agent when the 30-days expires, and he's…

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Rumors I: Capitals Offseason – Holtby, Gleason, Green and Johansson

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals Braden Holtby is a pending RFA. He doesn't plan on getting that involved in the contract talks, but would prefer to do a long-term deal to remain in Washington. “Job security is something that…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Wild, Predators, Senators and Matthews

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Oilers are one of the teams interested in 22-year old Swiss defenseman Dean Kukan. 27-year old Jakub Nakladal (CZE) is also being looked at.The Maple Leafs and Capitals have looked at 28-year old Derek Ryan.…

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Rumors I: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Penguins and Wild

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will have a few difficult decisions this offseason, but it shouldn't have the drama like in past seasons - their contract talks (or lack of) with Ryan Johanson and Sergei Bobrovsky.…

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Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 10th 2015

The Rangers force a game seven. The Ducks close out the Flames. Highlights for both games. Rangers 4 - Capitals 3: Series tied at 3-3. Ducks 3 - Flames 2 OT: Anaheim wins series 4-1.

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Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers

Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…

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