Tag: Washington Capitals

Flames-Canes trade was in works for awhile … Ryder to minors? Guerin to Pens? Caps won’t trade a goalie … Bruins having trouble with trades

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Flames-Hurricanes trade had been in the works for weeks, before Brett Sutter's arrest. Bob McKenzie reports that the Flames had to call the Hurricanes to see if they would still be interested in Sutter after…

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Flames say they haven’t talked to anyone about Iginla … Drury 2-3 weeks away … Tonight’s starting goalies

Vicki Hall via twitter: The Calgary Flames say they haven't talked to anyone about trading Jarome Iginla. Larry Brooks via twitter: Chris Drury has begun skating on his own and is likely 2-3 weeks away from returning from the 2nd…

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Wednesday afternoon NHL lineup and injury notes

Jonas Siegel of AM640: The Maple Leafs had a players only meeting this morning, everyone spoke during the meeting. "What they found was a lacking enthusiasm and a work ethic in need of some spark." Well no #$@%, anyone who…

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‘Coaches Challenge’ shevled … Some starting goalies and lineup notes for Leafs, Senators, Canucks and Capitals

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Dale Tallon's 'coaches challenge' has been shelved at the GM meetings. James Mirtle via twitter: JS Giguere will start tonight. Korbinian Holzer remains in the lineup, Christian Hansen and Carl Gunnarson are out. Erik Erlendsson via…

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Monday afternoon injury and roster updates

Helene Elliott of the LA Times: X-rays on Willie Mitchell's upper-body injury showed no breaks or fractures, an MRI is being done today. The LA Kings also need to decide this week if they'll be sending Kyle Clifford (9 games)…

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Coaches on the Hotseat … Regier may need to shakeup Sabres … Semin looking for lucrative long-term deal … Audio and Video of Thornton hit

Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 3-8-2 start, GM Darcy Regier has said he doesn't want to fire coach Lindy Ruff, so it might be roster moves are needed to shake the team…

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Phaneuf to miss at least 4 weeks … Miller day-to-day … Skinner to top line

TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf will miss at least 4 weeks with a deep cut to his leg. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Maple Leafs all up Korbinian Holzer. Jonas Gustavsson expected to start. Steve Zipay via twitter: Lundqvist…

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Souray hurts hand in AHL scrap … Bruins interested in Yandle, others … New Jersey Devils notes … plus lots of other updates

Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Sheldon Souray will be out for 2 weeks after hurting his hand in a fight. Video at bottom of post, about 40 seconds in.. Adrian Dater via twitter: Dater thinks the Colorado Avalanche could be a…

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Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…

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Foote out with concussion … Ersberg on waivers, then to KHL … Some starting goalies tonight

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote is listed day-to-day for now, as he suffered a concussion last night. He'll definitely be out tomorrow night, more will be known tomorrow. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Vinny Lecavalier…

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Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…

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Fowler has broken nose … Varlamov to start Thursday? Would Leafs be interested in Richards?

Curtis Zupke of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a broken nose after being hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night, but is listed as probable for their next game. John Buccigross via twitter: Semyon Varlamov told…

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