Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Trades: Fasth to Oilers, Penner to Caps, Robidas to Ducks, Bryzgalov to Wild, Mullen to Sens, Costello to Canucks

Darren Dreger: The Ducks trade Viktor Fasth to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2014 5th round pick and a 2015 3rd round pick. Nick Kypreos: The Ducks trade Dustin Penner to the Washington Capital for a 2014 4th round pick.…

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Afternoon Rumors I: Kesler, Edler, Luongo, Coyotes, Waivers, Callahan, McQuaid, Robidas and Gionta

Brian Lawton: Lawton says not to be surprised if Ryan Kesler ends up with the Blackhawks in a three way deal. There is a lot going on behind the scenes on this one. David Pagnotta: The Canucks have been telling…

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Afternoon Rumors II: Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings, Caps, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Rental Effects

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The return for Thomas Vanek could be a first round pick (preferably 2015), another pick and a solid prospect. Andrew MacDonald's trade value increased by Dan Girardi re-signing with the Rangers. Starting point will be…

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Morning Hits: Rinne, Nolan, Sabres, Panthers, Drewiske, Bolland and Orlov Has Phone Hearing

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: He hasn't officially been recalled by the Predators, but Pekka Rinne could be returning to the team with week after his second rehab start with Milwaukee of the AHL. “Now I’m looking forward to getting…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Vancouver Canucks

Written by Joe McCormick and can be followed at @joemccormick19. Well things for the Canucks certainly have been interesting leading into the deadline. The team is in a position where they are not clear as to if they are buyers or…

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Morning Rumors VI: Predators, Ducks, Capitals, Flyers, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Red Wings

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Predators GM David Poile. "I talked to almost everybody before the Olympic break; I’ve probably spoken to half of the teams this week," Poile told ESPN.com Friday afternoon. "Everybody knows from my standpoint what we have…

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Morning Rumors IV: Hurricanes, Kesler, Edler, Red Wings, Capitals and Canadiens

Darren Dreger: Teams are saying that the Hurricanes could trade one of their goaltender, including Cam Ward. David Pagnotta: There is lots of Ryan Kesler trade talk going on. Pagnotta has been told that just about half of the league…

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Morning Rumors V: Senators, 10 Player Scenarios, Flames, Oilers, Capitals, Leafs and Edler

TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger on the Senators pending free agent Chris Phillips. In terms of Phillips, there's a negotiation that's ongoing between the Ottawa Senators and Phillips to keep him a lifer in Ottawa. If that doesn't go well,…

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Morning Rumors VII: Kesler, St. Louis, Erat, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Kuznetsov

Eric Macramalla: "Kesler/St. Louis have no-trades; ok to give to player; BUT trade demand should trigger a list of teams he can be traded to, otherwise the team will have difficulty getting a return on that player - so no trades…

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Afternoon Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Jets, Capitals and Flyers

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Steve Ott is a pending UFA and knows his name is out there. "I told them I want to be here," Ott said today after practice in the rink at Riverside Park. "We’ll…

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2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Washington Capitals

Submitted by Patrick O'Connor, and can be found on twitter at @PatOConnor28 With the trade deadline fast approaching,  after the Olympic break the Capitals should be very active if they want to make a run this season. The Caps currently find…

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Morning Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Avs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Canucks and Top 5 Grinders

Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking to bring a bigger name in, it will have to include salary going out. If the Blues are looking at Ryan Callahan, the Rangers will want someone that could step…

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