Tag: Washington Capitals

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Wings, Flames, Blues, Oilers, Penguins and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Many teams are looking for a defenseman and could call the Philadelphia Flyers about pending free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Caps, Kings-Stars … Richards and Hanzal

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals game ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens and Capitals game in Montreal: Washington Capitals (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Buffalo Sabres (2), Chicago Blackhawks (2), Detroit Red Wings, San…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets, Ducks and Kings

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Both T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson were injured on Saturday. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll see where is and reevaluate him tomorrow…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Caps, Devils, Sens, Panthers, Rangers, Preds, Canucks and Jets

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshdyan of the Washington Post: Forward T.J. Oshie suffered an upper-body injury last night and will be re-evaluated today. Coach Barry Trotz didn't update after the game. Oshie took a big hit from Senators defenseman…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 13

    Their unbeaten streak may be over now, but the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their reign as the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 13. The Pittsburgh Penguins switch positions with the Minnesota Wild and move…

Mark Easson

NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Metropolitan Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice.  Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canucks, Stars, Wings, Sens, Rangers, Caps and More

On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Philip Larsen spent Tuesday night in hospital and was flying back to Vancouver yesterday to visit team doctors. NHL.com: Larsen returned to the Vancouver. Coach Willie Desjardins spoke with Larsen, who said he had…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Canes, Caps, Sabres, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Rick Nash tweaked his groin and they should know more about his status today. Matt Puempel is out with a concussion. Brett Cyrgalis: Pavel Buchnevich's rehab is going…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Panthers, Sabres, Bruins, Flyers and More

On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Defenseman Keith Yandle left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Harvey Fialkov: Coach Tom Rowe said that Yandle will be out for awhile. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney of the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…

Mark Easson