Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors III: Leafs, Sabres, Mason extension close, Blue Jackets-Rangers trade call video

Mark Spector: The Roberto Luongo to Maple Leafs deal fell through because the Canucks refused to take on some of his salary. The Maple Leafs would have given Ben Scrivens with a 2nd and 3rd round pick as long as…

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NHL Rumors I: The Fallout from yesterday

From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliotte Friedman: Flames GM Jay Feaster said that their only untouchables were Sven Baertschi, TJ Brodie, Curtis Glencross and Mark Giordano. Randy Miller: Don't understand the Flyers trading for Steve Mason, giving up a 3rd…

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Predators trade Erat and Latta to the Capitals for Forsberg

The Nashville Predators trade winger Martin Erat and center Michael Latta to the Washington Capitals for winger Filip Forsberg. The 31-year old Erat was drafted in 1999, round 7 #191 overall by Nashville Predators. The 21-year old Latta was drafted…

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Oilers send Byers to Capitals for Stafford

The Edmonton Oilers have traded left winger Dane Byers to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Garrett Stafford. The 27-year old Byers was drafted by the Rangers, 48th overall in the 2nd round of the 2004 draft. The 33-year old Stafford carries…

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NHL Rumors V: Flyers, Jagr, Clowe, Bouwmeester, Jokinen, Blue Jackets, Wisniewski, Ribeiro and Oilers

From twitter unless otherwise noted Sam Carchidi: The Flyers have had exploratory talks for Jaromir Jagr, Ryane Clowe and Jay Bouwmeester. Josh Rimer: Adds that the Flyers are talking with the Hurricanes about Jussi Jokinen. Darren Dreger: The Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors I: Yandle, Smith, Smid, Whitney, Luongo, Ellis and Neuvirth

From twitter unless otherwise noted The Fourth Period: Coyotes GM Don Maloney would move Keith Yandle if he received the right offer, and Shane Doanis the only untouchable. "Our game plan has been the same. We're driven to get into…

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Quick Hits: Scouting Flyers-Capitals, Zetterberg, Samuelsson, Crosby and Foligno

From twitter unless otherwise noted Dave Isaac: Scouting the Flyers-Capitals game: 2 Sharks (director of pro scouting) and the Stars. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg missed yesterday's game with a groin injury and he's…

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NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Kings

From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: A lot of teams will see where they stand after last night to determine what they'll be doing at the deadline. Bob McKenzie of TSN:  "Under the right circumstances" the Maple Leafs could…

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NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks

Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…

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NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators

Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…

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Roster notes and Goalies: Pens, Leafs, Sens, Preds, Blue Jackets, Caps, Panthers, Oilers and Hawks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Josh Yohe: Evgeni Malkin sounds like he'll be playing tonight. Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury are game-time decisions. Tomas Vokoun will start. Will DePaoli: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma expects to keep Kunitz, Crosby and…

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NHL Rumors III: Goalie market, Kings, Sabres, Regehr, Riberio, Talbot, Scouting the Sharks-Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Craig Custance of ESPN: There are not many teams that are desperate for a goalie. James Reimer is proving he may be able to lead the Maple Leafs. At the moment there are more goalies…

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