Tag: Washington Capitals

Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Cowen, Selanne, Grabovski and Omark

Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel said they haven't had talks about a contract extension. He doesn't want to negotiate a new contract during the season. Rob Longley: Kessel doesn't anticipate any talks happening soon. Bruce Garrioch: There is…

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Free Agent Hits: Grabovski, Henrique, Johansson and Murray

Katie Carrera: The Capitals have signed center Mikhail Grabovski to a one-year, $3 million contract. Grabovsky's agent said that 12 teams were interested in Grabovski, but coach Adam Oates was the difference: “His enthusiasm to work w/ Mikhail convinced us…

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Free Agent Hits: Grabovski, Pietrangelo, Murray, Tanev and Alberts

Matt Brown: Mikhail Grabovski said he's thrilled to be joining the Capitals, official announcement today. Aaron Ward: Grabovski and the Capitals have agreed on a one-year deal. Steve Simmons: Capitals GM George McPhee said last night in a text, "Until we…

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Morning Hits: Sedin’s, Kiprusoff, Burakovsky, Tolchinsky, Wennberg and Dano

Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: From a Sportsnet report, Daniel and Henrik Sedin's agent, JP Barry, will be meeting with Canucks GM Mike Gillis. Henrik said there is no timetable for a decision. Both are entering the final season…

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Free Agent Signings and Sheldon Souray’s Injury

Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings have signed Gustav Nyquist to a two-year deal. Helene St. James: Nyquist will have a cap hit of $950,000. Lisa Dillman: The Ducks have signed defenseman Mark Fistric to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Joe…

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Morning Hits: Theodore, Erat, Bourdon, Lombardi, Komarov and Brunner

Patrick Caisse: Citing a TVA Sports report, Jose Theodore will be signing a one-year deal worth between $800,000 and $1.1 million. Bob McKenzie: Still on holidays, McKenzie reports that there is zero truth to Theodore signing with the Bruins. Brian…

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Morning Hits: Eller, Subban, Burakovsky, Hamilton, Bartkowski, MacKinnon and NHL Records

TSN: Canadiens Lars Eller will be healthy when training camp starts. He suffered a concussion and facial fractures in the playoffs from a hit by Senators defenseman Eric Gryba. "Two to three weeks after the incident, I was already back has…

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Quick Hits: Devils, Martin, Staal, Hall and Burakowsky

Howard Eskin: Sources confirm that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed on the money to buy the Devils. He will cover Jeff Vanderbeek's debt as well. Vanderbeek has lost the bank. Done deal. Rob Rossi: Jacques Martin will be…

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Morning Hits: Franson, Bogosian, Kuznetsov and Toews

Darren Dreger: Cody Franson trade speculation will heat up. The Maple Leafs would like to keep him, but the money may be too high. Would a prospect and draft pick be fair return? Howard Berger: Mentioned last month that Franson's name…

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Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Henrique, Jagr, Grabovski and Lewis

Luke Fox of SportsNet: Blues RFA Alex Pietrangelo is reportedly looking for nearly $7 million a season, with the Blues hoping to settle on $6 million or less. The Blues are getting close to the cap ceiling and still have RFAs Jake Allen and Magnus…

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Morning Hits: Gagner, Grabovski, Hainsey, Jagr, Little, Wheeler, Bogosian and Spaling

Dan Tencer: The Oilers and Sam Gagner are listed as having an "AM" arbitration hearing today. May not be a good sign (for Oilers fans) if we don't hearing anything by mid-morning in Alberta time. Tencer thinks arbitration is likely.…

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Free Agent Hits: Morrow, Rangers, Jagr, Sabres, Gagner, Capitals, Clarkson and Oilers

Patrick Caisse: Brenden Morrow's agent said he's had "a good discussion" with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and will likely have another. Brian Costello: The Rangers have about $6.5 million in salary cap and four RFA's to sign that will cost…

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