Tag: Washington Capitals

Injury Notes: Spezza, Ducks, Tyutin, Carter, Lecavalier, Hartnell, Lindholm, Lehtonen and Erskin

Bruce Garrioch: A decision on if Jason Spezza will play or not will be made after their skate. Dan Wood: Ducks Kyle Palmieri, Nick Bonino and Mathieu Perreault will return to the lineup on Sunday. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dustin Penner…

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Roster Notes: Oilers, Leafs, Red Wings, Capitals, Islanders, Avalanche and Blue Jackets

Joanne Ireland: The Oilers have sent defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to the AHL on a conditioning assignment and recalled Philip Larsen. They have also re-assigned Brandon Davidson. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs re-assign T.J. Brennan to the AHL. Ansar Khan: The…

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Morning Rumors: Erat, Bernier, Flyers, Moulson and Gardiner

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: (s/t Pro Hockey Talk) Capitals Martin Erat has been playing on the fourth line and averaging only 7:59 a game. When asked if he has considered asking for a trade, he said: “No, not yet.” Josh…

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Quick Hits: Lupul, Clowe, Matthias, Tallinder, Urbom and Latta

Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul is expected to play tonight. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe's x-rays on his foot were negative. Swelling was only issue. Steve Goldstein: Panthers Shawn Matthias likely won't play due to an illness. Mike Harrington:…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Erat, lots on the Gardiner, Miller, Giroux and Messier

TSNs Insider Trading: The Oilers GM Craig MacTavish may not be panicking but they need help on the blueline after allowing 15 goals in three games. There is some concern. MacTavish said this offseason that he wanted to make a…

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Afternoon Hits: Forsberg, OEL, Morris, Miller, Hodgson, Ruutu, Spaling, Latta and McClement

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators Filip Forsberg is expected to return to the lineup tonight. Brian Compton: Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Derek Morris both skated this morning and looking like they will play. Mike Harrington: Both Ryan Miller and…

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Injury Notes: Miller, Tallinder, Pacioretty, Coyle, Hillen, Letang and Burrows

John Vogl: Sabres Ryan Miller (sore groin) didn't dress last night but is expected to play in their next game. Defenseman Henrik Tallinder will be out about a week. Arpon Basu of NHL.com: Canadiens Max Pacioretty missed last night's game with a…

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Lines: Sabres, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Flyers, Canadiens, Stars, Lightning and Coyotes

John Vogl: Sabres lines: Vanek-Hodgson-Stafford, Ennis-Grigorenko-Ott, Girgensons-Porter-Flynn, McCormick-Larsson-Kaleta. Arthur Staple: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo, Grabner-Nielsen-Bailey, Nelson-Regin-Bouchard, Martin-Cizikas-McDonald. Arthur Staple: Blue Jackets lines: Atkinson-Dubinsky-Gaborik, Calvert-Anisimov-Comeau, Foligno-Johansen-Umberger, Jenner-Letestu-MacKenzie. Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals lines: Johansson-Backstrom-Ovechkin, Laich-Grabovski-Brouwer, Chimera-Fehr-Ward, Erat-Beagle-Wilson. Arpon Basu of NHL.com: Flyers lines: Scott Hartnell -…

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Morning Hits: Bryzgalov, Roy, Ott, Latta, Clemmensen and Pominville

Darren Dreger: The Las Vegas Wranglers have signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a tryout. Sean Leahy: Bryzgalov: "To be clear, I intend to return to the NHL, and to be ready for game action when an NHL opportunity opens up." Josh Rimer:…

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Afternoon Hits: Two Roy Videos, Urbom, Malhotra, Orr, Laughton, Jeffrey, Elias, Boll and Neal

Louis Jean: Source saying that the league is looking into Patrick Roy's antics last night. (videos at bottom of post) Mike Vogl: The Capitals have claimed Alexander Urbom off waivers from the Devils. Bob McKenzie: Manny Malhotra is signing a…

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Morning Hits: Dvorak, Morrow, MacKinnon, Stewart, Scouting Avs-Ducks and Erat

Michael Smith: The Hurricanes sign Radek Dvorak to a one-year deal, $600,000 NHL deal. He'll get $125,000 in the AHL, $250,000 is guaranteed. Lou Korac: Blues Brenden Morrow is still having visa issues with his status for tonight up in…

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Washington Capitals 2013-14 Season Primer

Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: If you told someone in early February that the Washington Capitals would win the Southeast Division, they would have laughed at you. The team was 2-8-1, Braden Holtby looked like he was going through some…

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