Tag: Washington Capitals

Mitchell to wait until after the weekend … Little signing soon … Savard not being traded?

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Willie Mitchell won't make a decision on where he'll sign until after the weekend. Canucks, Sharks, Kings and Capitals are still in it. Darren Dreger via twitter: Sources are telling Dreger that Marc Savard won't be…

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Nothing new on Kovalchuk talks … Semin okay after car accident … Caps talking to Vancouver and Edmonton

Tom Gulitti via twitter: New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello says "everything is status quo" on Kovalchuk talks. Then asked if  still trying to sign him "Yes. I said I'm not going to comment until everything has come to a…

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Mitchell could get offers starting today … Bruins interested in Bieksa? Nothing new on Bergeron and Chara extensions, or a Savard trade

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Pronvince: Willie Mitchell has made it through 4 physicals symptom free. The front runners are the Canucks, Sharks, Kings, and Capitals. Mitchell is expected to make a decision in the next week. The Kings are…

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Mitchell and Bieksa rumors … Could Chara get 10 years? Blues interested in Sweatt

Dan Murphy via twitter: Willie Mitchell has worked out for the Kings, Sharks, and Canucks. Capitals next. No confirmation on LA offer. Dan Murphy via twitter: No hometown discount for Mitchell and the Canucks, especially if the Kings may be…

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Audio on Kaberle … Free agent news from around the league

Andy Strickland via twitter: The idea the the St. Louis Blues were going to trade David Backes was laughable. Andy Strickland via twitter: The Blues had said for weeks that Kaberle never made sense since he could walk away at…

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Kaberle D-Day … Canucks have offer for Bieksa … 4-5 teams interested in Mitchell

Back from a weekend of camping, catching up on things, some quick rumor hits for this afternoon. Kaberle deadline at midnight. TSN: Burke As of Sunday Morning, "If these offers are all we get...he's staying put," Lance Hornby of the…

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Belanger to Caps, and Fleischmann on the way out? Kaberle interest varies

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Sources saying Eric Belanger has reached a deal with the Washington Capitals. The Capitals might be moving out a forward for a defenseman before they announce the signing. Brian Burke has said they…

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Mitchell’s agent talked with Detroit … Savard trade chatter … Blues talk

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: Ken Holland has spoken with Willie Mitchell's agent about the possibility of bringing him to Detroit. According to CapGeek.com, the Wings have about $1.6 million in cap space available. Mitchell wants to play for…

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Afinogenov to KHL … Where could Niemi end up? Mitchell taking physicals … “Nothing to report” on Kariya to Anaheim

Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Maxim Afinogenov will be signing a 5 year deal with SKA of the KHL. Adam Proteau of the Hockey News via twitter: The rumors that the Montreal Canadiens are chasing Antti Niemi are "ludicrous". Noah Love…

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5 Options for Niemi … Pronger has knee surgery … Theodore to the Preds?

Tom Awad of Puck Prospectus/ESPN: 5 options as to where Antti Niemi could end up next season. 1. Washington Capitals: They have $5 million in cap space. Both Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth are only 22 years old. 2. Edmonton…

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Turco to ‘Hawks if they walk away or trade Niemi … Bieksa and Kaberle getting interest …

Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richard Bloch could be the arbitrator in Kovalchuk case. Wednesday could be the start date, possibly concluding on Thursday. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sources are saying Antti Niemi could be getting between $3 and…

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Setoguchi getting a 1 year deal … Caps interested in Niemi? Stars and Neal waiting it out

Craig Custance of the Sporting News: The San Jose Sharks and Devin Setoguchi could be closing in on a 1-year deal, which could be done in the next week. They are also starting talks with Joe Thornton on an extension.…

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