NHL Rumors: Capitals, Knights, Predators, Coyotes and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: Source saying the Capitals were talking to the Golden Knights about a deal to protect Nate Schmidt but the Caps decided the asking price was too high. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Flyers, Lightning, Rangers, and Capitals
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Philadelphia Flyers ... Matthew Sekeres: There have been some rumblings that Vegas could acquire the No. 2 pick in the draft from the Flyers. Sam Carchidi: Vegas is kicking tires on unprotected and free…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Kuznetsov, Expansion and Oshie
On the Washington Capitals ... Aivis Kalnins: SKA traded for the rights to Evgeny Kuznetsov for 150 million rubles from Traktor. Isabelle Khurshudyan: Though Kuznetsov's right were traded, it doesn't really mean much other than if he were to sign…
NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
NHL Trade: Capitals Acquire Tyler Graovac From Wild
The Washington Capitals have acquire forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 5th round pick. Isabelle Khurshudyan: The acquisition of Graovac gives them another contract and so they can protect Lars Eller in the expansion…
NHL Expansion Draft: Washington Capitals Primer
The Washington Capitals have some decisions to make that will not be easy. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Washington. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…
NHL Rumors: Spencer Foo, Chicago Blackhawks and Justin Williams
On Spencer Foo .. Bob Stauffer: College free agent Spencer Foo said that he's narrowed it down to five teams and that the Edmonton Oilers are one of them. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: There is lots of…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Shattenkirk, Stars, Rangers and Golden Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of NHL.com: The Hurricanes have 10 picks in the draft, six in the top 73. GM Ron Francis has told his scouting staff that he is open to moving some picks for assets.…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: There has been speculation that the Capitals could trade backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer, but that may end up costing them more. The last spot on the blueline (if go…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... CSN Mid Atlantic: (writers discussing if Nate Schmidt is ready for a top-four role with the Capitals) JJ Regan - If the Capitals decide to protect seven forwards, three defense and a goalie for the…
NHL Rumors: A Quick Trade Market Summary and Alex Ovechkin
Quick trade market summary ... Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts. Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn't expect to move up on…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Oilers
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: "Whether Kings deal for Evander Kane or not, mere fact they would consider is seismic shift in how front office thinks with Rob Blake running show" On the Washington Capitals and the…