Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL News: Washington Capitals Re-sign T.J. Oshie For Eight Years

The Washington Captials have re-signed winger T.J. Oshie to an eight year contract extension worth $46 million - a $5.75 million cap hit. The 30-year old Oshie was drafted 24th overall in the 2005 draft by the Blues. Capitals Today: GM…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wild, Scandella, Bruins, Shattenkirk, Flyers, Leafs, Capitals, Rangers, Coyotes and Avalanche

On the Minnesota Wild and Marco Scandella .... Michael Russo: "#mnwild has a few balls in the air right now, things heating up, I'm told. Any trade consummated could come closer to the draft" Michael Russo: "#mnwild has something cooking.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Marc Methot and Travis Hamonic

On the Washington Capitals ... David Pagnotta: There haven't really been any real contract talks between UFA defenseman Karl Alzner and the Washington Capitals. The last time they spoke was a few weeks ago. The Capitals have limited salary cap…

Mark Easson

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 ...…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

Mark Easson

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.…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson