Tag: Washington Capitals

Hudler Officially a Wing Later this Week … A Regeher to Capitals Thought? Hurricanes Draft Wish … Big Contract for Chris Stewart?

Ansar Khan of MLive: The agreement to bring Jiri Hudler back to the Detroit Red Wings should be finalized by GM Ken Holland and Hudler's agent sometime this week. In the next couple days, Hudler's camp should be able to…

Mark Easson

Would the Caps Trade Semin? Lou wants Kovalchuk and Martin Re-signed

Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has said that coach Jacques Lemaire will be back coaching next season, and that he'll try to re-sign Ilya Kovalchuk. There have been no talks as of yet between Lamoriello and…

Mark Easson

Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…

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Jokinen to KHL? Turco Preparing to Move On … Thrashers Wish List

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After bouncing around between 4 different teams in the past couple years, Olli Jokinen may be playing in Russia next season, especially if he's looking to make anywhere close to the $5 million…

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Vinny on the Block this Off-season … Rynnas Meets with Stars … Leafs/Flyers in on Scrivens

Jim Kelly of Sports Illustrated: Kelly thinks the Lightning should dump Vincent Lecavalier as soon as they can. Lecavalier's cap hit is $7.7 million a season. Though it will be tough to move a contract like that, the Canadiens, Maple…

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Gagne for Thomas? Zherdev Coming back to NHL? 2011 Winter Classic in Pittsburgh

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: At the trade deadline, it was rumored that the Philadelphia Flyers offered Simon Gagne to Boston for Tim Thomas. Gagne has 1 year left on his deal at $5.25, Thomas has 3 years…

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Oilers Want Leafs Pick … Would Calgary trade Jarome? More on Philly’s Goaltending Options … Caps Wanted Kaberle?

Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Edmonton Oilers reportedly offered the Boston Bruins, Dustin Penner and Tom Gilbert for the 1st round pick that belonged to the Maple Leafs. The Oilers may try again at Draft time with…

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Another Dirty Hit? Contending Teams Might go After Turco for Next Season … Rangers-Isles in 3D

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may have lost another defenseman to a dirty hit. Brent Seabrook was run by Ducks defenseman, and former Blackhawk, James Wisniewski. Seabrook did get up and skate to the bench, but…

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Ovechkin Suspended For 2 Games

"The National Hockey League has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin for two games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell on Sunday afternoon. While the Capitals were not happy with the suspension, vice president and general manager…

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Ovechkin Hits Campbell from Behind … Weight’s Career Over? Cogliano Would Like to Stay in Edmonton

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may be without defenseman Brian Campbell for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone, after being hit from behind by Alex Ovechkin (youtube video below). The Blackhawks probably won't…

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Vinny Staying in Tampa? Modano Decided to Stay … Chelios Recalled … Cherry On Headshots Videos

Martin Fennelly of the Tampa Tribune: New Tampa Bay Lightning owner, Jeffrey Vinik: "I have no problem having Vinny Lecavalier on the hockey team," Vinik said. "He's a great player, he's an elite player, he's part of the strong team…

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Some Trades That Didn’t Happen at the Deadline

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers, Canucks, Capitals and Ducks all talked to the Maple Leafs about Tomas Kaberle. Burke was looking for a 1st round pick, a mid-round pick, and a top prospect. The Flyers would have…

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