Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL rumors involving the several Senators, Canadiens, Kings, Panthers, Blue Jackets and more

Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: "We've stripped down and added a lot of young assets," Burke told the crowd. "We've gone through, now, the selling part of this process. We are buyers now. We're trying to add a defenceman…

Mark Easson

Sunday Morning Rumor Round up – Feb. 20th 2011

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League is trying to find a local owner for the Atlanta Thrashers, and if they can't find one in the next 6-8 weeks they could be relocated. Alex Kovalev is getting interest from the Penguins.…

Mark Easson

Leafs shopping Kessel? Capitals dangling Semin … Souray on re-entry waivers … Blues looking to shed salary

Chris Stevenson of the Toronto Sun: One NHL scout has said that the Maple Leafs have been testing the waters with Phil Kessel's name. “I was kind of surprised to hear his name as a possibility, but Kessel’s available,” the…

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Wisniewski takes puck in face … Some guy named Kaberle, Leafs goalie issues … What the Blues could do … Kings in lead for Hemsky

Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens defenseman James Wisniewski took a Taylor Hall shot just beneath his eye last night. He left a pool of blood on the ice and was taken to hospital. It's unclear at the moment…

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Leafs-Bruins just discussing … Asking price for Weiss is big … Canucks lose another defenseman … Duchene day-to-day

Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources are saying not to expect anything between the Maple Leafs and Bruins regarding Tomas Kaberle tonight. Another source is saying they are just having discussions at this point. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Burke said that…

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Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…

Mark Easson

Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the…

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More Maple Leafs deals coming … Murray told to dump salaries in Ottawa … No pressure in Edmonton to make a deal

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: More Maple Leafs could be on their way out, with Tomas Kaberle's name at the front again this year, "You're right, about the last few years, you listen to the same stuff all the time," Kaberle…

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Bogosian rumored to Edmonton … Possible Penguins targets … Bruins looking for D … Brodeur day-to-day … Emery Clears

Gene Principe via twitter: Rumored talk of Zach Bogosian possibly heading to Edmonton, 2 Thrashers scouts drove to Nashville in a snowstorm to see the Oilers play. Ben Wright via twitter: Wright says to stop this Ales Hemsky to Atlanta…

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Savard done for year … Forsberg signs … Forwards Penguins could add … Byfuglien and Thrashers talking … Kessel comments

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: The Bruins have officially said that Marc Savard will be shut down for the remainder of the season. He is expected to talk to reporters today. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Forsberg…

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Sunday morning Rumor roundup part one

Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: There are rumors that the NHL is looking into buying the Atlanta Thrashers and moving them to Winnipeg. They would raise $160 million, putting $35 million towards running the team, and offer $125 million…

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Afternoon rumor roundup, roster notes and starting goalies

Darren Dreger of TSN: Trade discussions are heating up. The Blue Jackets may be the closest to making a big deal. Steve Mason, Jakub Voracek and Rostislav Klesla are believed to be getting some interest. A top center and defenseman…

Mark Easson