Tag: Washington Capitals

Quick Hits: Capitals, Rangers, Red Wings and Canadiens

The Washington Capitals ink Chandler Stephenson. The New York Rangers and Pavel Buchnevich agree on a two-year deal. The Red Wings re-sign Turgeon. Nikita Scherbak on why no Russians in Montreal

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will Butcher, Loui Eriksson, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby

What the Devils and Will Butcher may be thinking. Eriksson wasn't a fit for the Flames. Capitals Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom are entering the final year of their contracts.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Arbitration Hearings This Week, Pionk, Sundqvist and Neuvirth

Salary arbitration dates Cap Friendly: Salary arbitration dates set for this week. July 22: Zach Aston-Reese - Pittsburgh Penguins Christian Djoos - Washington Capitals MacKenzie Weegar - Florida Panthers July 23: Evan Rodrigues - Buffalo Sabres July 26: Colton Sissons…

Mark Easson

NHL Early Look: Can Islanders Live Up to High Expectations?

The New York Islanders surprised everyone by going from worst to first defensively then sweeping Pittsburgh out of the playoffs. Can they do it again?

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NHL Rumors: Nikita Gusev. Braden Holtby, RFA/UFA lists

Should Minnesota explore acquiring Nikita Gusev?   Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag):  Minnesota needs to make the playoffs and that is the edict. So, pondering any options to upgrade the forward core has to be considered. That includes looking at…

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: NHL Signings From Yesterday 

Quick Hits: Looking at some players who signed new contracts yesterday. Jakub Vrana signed the biggest deal of the day with the Washington Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL Early Look: The Washington Capitals Remain The Class Of The Metropolitan Despite Roster Overhaul

The Washington Capitals lost in the first round and are looking for a bounce back. They've had to move some salary out this offseason, and still have to take care of a couple of RFAs.

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NHL Free Agency: A Few More ‘Signings’ and Their Numbers

Myers to sign with the Canucks for five years. Wild landing Zuccarello and Hartman. Engelland staying in Vegas. Capitals get Panik. Perry takes less to go to Dallas.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Johansson, Panthers, Golden Knights, Canucks and Capitals

The Washington Capitals may get priced out on Brett Connolly. Caps and Jakub Vrana thinking bridge deal now.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Anders Lee, Cody Ceci, Brett Connolly, and the Edmonton Oilers

The Islanders haven't moved on from Anders Lee. Blackhawks also interested. Cody Ceci talks not progressing. Capitals back in on Connolly? Oilers options up front and in net.

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Washington Capital Trade Andre Burakovsky To The Colorado Avalanche

The Washington Capitals have traded RFA forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for Group 6 UFA forward Scott Kosmachuk, a 2020 2nd round pick and a 2020 3rd round pick that previously belonged the Arizona Coyotes. The 24-year old…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Zuccarello Likely Moving On … Canes Like A Caps Prospect … Panarin Meeting With Panthers And Then Off To New York

Odds of Zuccarello returning to Dallas have lessened David Pagnotta: It's sounding like the Dallas Stars may no longer be in the running to re-sign winger Mats Zuccarello. This could change but as of now, it looks that way. He…

Mark Easson