Tag: Washington Capitals

Rumors III: Canadiens and Senators

The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been scouting the Coyotes, Oilers and Maple Leafs. The Canadiens are keeping a close eye on the Leafs the past few weeks, as they were interested in Cody Franson. They have had some interest…

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Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…

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Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets

Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…

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Rumors I: Jets-Sabres Fallout, Capitals and Canucks

AJ Jakubec: Not a surprise that the Sabres traded Brendan Lemieux as his agent told the Sabres that he wasn't going to be signing with them. John Vogl: GM Tim Murray on Lemieux:  "We tried to sign him earlier this year,…

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Rumors IV: Trade Talks Involving Evander Kane Heating Up

Updated ... 11:10 am Darren Dreger: "Huge deal. Hearing Myers Stafford Armia and Lemieux plus a first for Kane and Bogosian as principles of deal getting close btwn Buf + Wpg." 11:05 am Gary Lawless: Doesn't sound like the Canucks…

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Rumors IV: From the Airwaves – Lots on Kane, Habs and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "Buffalo & Arizona are two of the so called bottom feeders who have tangible interest in E.Kane."  "Cheveldayoff doesn't want to make a deal for E.Kane now without getting something that helps him this…

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Rumors III: Blues, Jagr, Ducks, Frolik and Capitals

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: With Kevin Shattenkirk out for a while, the Blues could look at bringing in a defenseman. Potential targets that are believed to be available: Zybnek Michalek, Tyler Myers, Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson,…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Kings, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Stars and Canucks

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: With Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist out for at least three weeks, GM Glen Sather could look at bringing in a veteran goalie. Options could be Jonas Gustavsson (might be a hard move for the…

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Injuries: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Avs, Capitals and Flyers

Katie Strang: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist will miss at least three weeks with a vascular injury. They are consulting with medical experts. Steve Zipay: Not getting any sense that Lundqvist's season or career are in jeopardy. Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets…

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