Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Senators, Karlsson, and the Golden Knights

On the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Erik Karlsson said he's happy that he wasn't traded and is open to the idea of signing a long-term extension with the Senators…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Karlsson and Capitals … Rangers, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres

On Erik Karlsson and the Washington Capitals ... AJ Jakubec: Sources saying that the Washington Capitals are making a push for defenseman Erik Karlsson. They would likely have to move pending UFA defenseman John Carlson to get a deal done.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Panthers, Sharks, Senators and Penguins

Time for the Lightning and Maple Leafs to step up? Darren Dreger: After the Bruins acquired Rick Nash this morning, it could prompt the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs to set up. The Lightning and Maple Leafs are…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Senators, Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, and Iginla

On the Trade Market ... David Pagnotta: The trade market for players like Michael Grabner, Patrick Maroon, and Mike Green is not overly robust at this time. The cost to acquire could drop if things don't pick up. There is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Wings, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: Defenseman Dean Kukan is expected to be out for four weeks with an upper-body injury that he suffered over the weekend. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Defenseman…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting BOS-CGY, NSH-OTT, WSH-BUF, and LA-CHI … Blackhawks, Canucks and Coyotes

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Bruins-Flames game: Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Scouting the Nashville Predators and…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Capitals, Avs, Jackets, Habs, Isles, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, and Knights

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Craig Morgan: There is still no timetable on Mike Smith's return. On the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Under The Radar Buyers

With the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline just over a week away, there's considerable focus on the clubs expected to be buyers. Stanley Cup contenders such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators, as well as playoff bubble teams…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Nyquist, Tatar, Green, Howard and Mrazek

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Forward Gustav Nyquist has another year left on his deal. Will the Red Wings consider re-sign him at likely more than $5 million a season? The Red Wings need to…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Panthers, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Matthew DeFranks: Goaltender Roberto Luongo has been activated from the IR. On the New York Rangers ... Greg Joyce: Defenseman Marc Staal has been skating and is progressing. Defenseman Ryan McDonagh is still listed as…

Mark Easson