Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Flyers, and Oilers

On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on if he needs to sign pending UFA defenseman John Carlson before the trade deadline: "I don't think so. I think in the beginning , we were…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 14

For the second consecutive week, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights hold the top two rankings in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Winnipeg Jets moved up four spots to No. 3, overtaking the Washington Capitals who fall…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on their potential trade deadline plans: "I think you always know what you’d like to improve in. But it’s easier said that done. You need a partner to…

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NHL News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Jackets, Islanders, Lightning, Capitals, and

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have assigned Alexander Nylander to the AHL from the Swedish National Junior hockey team. Tom Reed: Defenseman Zach Bogosian will be out for four to six weeks. On the Carolina Hurricanes…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Patrice Bergeron required several stitches on his right knee. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue…

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NHL News: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Kings, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Caps

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters on forward Sebastian Aho's lower-body injury: "He’s going to get evaluated tomorrow by our doctors back in Raleigh." On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: There is no update on goaltender Corey…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 13

The Tampa Bay Lightning narrowly beat out the Vegas Golden Knights in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 3. The Washington Capitals received four of seven third place rankings, and come in at No. 3 this week. The Boston…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Emerson Etem told the Coyotes that he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is looking for other options. The Coyotes have terminated Etem's contract. On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…

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