Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Washington Capitals free up some cash to attempt to sign free agents. With the likelihood of some free agents leaving, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some depth on the blue line that they could use to help fill some…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals Swap Defensemen

The Philadelphia Flyers have sent defenseman Radko Gudas to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Matt Niskanen. Pierre LeBrun: The Flyers will be retaining 30 percent of Gudas' salary. He carries a $3.35 million salary cap hit and will be a…

Mark Easson

Into The 2019 NHL Unrestricted Free Agent Class: Micheal Ferland

Unrestricted free agency begins on July 1st. The 2019 class possesses some intrigue. Also, some players stand to make more money and some may take a little less than expected. That is the nature of the business. One of the…

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: Matt Grzelcyk, Taylor Hall, Peyton Krebs, and Player Signings

Bruins Matt Grzelcyk has been cleared yet. Taylor Hall hopes to start skating soon. Achilles injury may not hurt Peyton Krebs draft stock. Player signings from yesterday.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Roman Josi, The Capitals, And Salary Cap Hell For Some

This edition of NHL Rumors takes a look first at how much it may cost to extend Roman Josi then shifts gears to some salary cap-strapped teams this summer.

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: Blues and Sharks Injury Notes, Coyotes, and the Capitals

San Jose Sharks not updating status of their injured players. Dave Bolland to retire. The Washington Capitals re-sign two players.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals and Senators – From Who Is Staying To Who Could Be Going

Looking at the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators - from players who are going anywhere, who could be traded, and players who won't be back.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and more Washington Capitals

Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom decisions J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington:  The Washington Capitals face tough decisions in the near future as to what to do about several players. Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom present as option 1A and…

Chris Wassel

Four Eastern Conference Clubs Facing Salary Cap Constraints

Four Eastern Conference that are faced with some salary cap issues - - Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals And The Nashville Predators

Salary Cap will play a big role in any Washington Capitals offseason decisions. It could be an offseason in the rumor mill for Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban.

Mark Easson

Round Two Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs schedule: The second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs gets underway on Thursday night with the Bruins vs Blue Jackets and the Blues vs Stars.

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Norris Finalists, NHL Records, Hurricanes and Capitals

Norris Trophy finalists. Tomas Hertl became the first player in NHL history to score a short-handed goal in a multiple OT game. Andrei Svechnikov doubtful.

Mark Easson