Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL News: Red Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Forward Darren Helm didn't practice today and Martin Frk left early. Defenseman Trevor Daley practiced. On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Goaltender Carey Price will be taking a couple days off…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Predators, Devils, Sharks, Blues and Capitals

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: Forward Scott Hartnell left Saturday's game after just three shifts, and there wasn't an update given after the game. The Predators have listed forward Nick Bonino as "day-to-day" now with…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan: Forward Justin Abdelkader has a fractured cheekbone and will be seeing a specialist today. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Goaltender Al Montoya is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Stars, Oilers, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe McDonald: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Noel Acciari could return to the lineup on Friday. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that if Tyler Pitlick, Radek Faksa and Brett…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Flyers, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci was on the ice yesterday morning, mostly by himself. He was handling the puck a bit, which is an encouraging sign. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Coach Bill…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: It May Be Time To Worry About The Washington Capitals

There's cause for concern with the Washington Capitals The 2017 off-season was anything but kind to the Washington Capitals. With their cap constraints and the expansion draft, a ton of talent was purged from their roster. Up front, Washington’s offense took…

Todd Cordell

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Leafs, Knights and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: GM Bob Murray said that defenseman Cam Fowler will be out four to eight weeks with a knee injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Jaromir Jagr practiced yesterday and is eligible…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Lightning and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have told forward Pierre-Luc Dubois that he'll be remaining with the team. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Panthers Connor Brickley is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 2018 Unrestricted Free Agents – Tavares and Carlson

Taking a look at two of the top 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. John Tavares, New York Islanders As the biggest name in the upcoming free agent derby, the next contract Tavares signs will dwarf his expiring $5.5M one, likely…

Kevin Wickersham

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could be good to go on Thursday against the Sharks if he passes his final concussion test according to Bruce Cassidy. Joe McDonald: Forward David Krejci and defenseman Kevan Miller…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings

Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Injury Updates and Lines From Practice

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers today: Antti Niemi (Penguins), Eric Fehr (Maple Leafs), Jordan Schroeder (Blue Jackets) and Colin McDonald (Flyers) NHL Injury Updates ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (concussion) skated this morning…

Mark Easson