Tag: Washington Capitals

Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more

On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more

On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets

On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…

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NHL Rumors: Team USA, Orlov and Russell

On Team USA ... Craig Custance: In a different tournament format/world, Team USA could have used Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Tyler Johnson and Ryan Kesler at center. James Mirtle asked Custance if Team USA complained if they couldn't use some…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Jets, Red Wings and Blackhawks

On Washington Captials and Dmitri Orlov ... Igor Eronko: Dmitri Orlov's agent said yesterday that there is 'Nothing new on his front' and that they are keeping all their options open, including the KHL. On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba…

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Five Players Poised For Breakout Years In 2016-17

Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) With the 2016-17 NHL campaign just around the corner let's look at some young, up-and-coming players poised to breakout this coming season. David Pastrnak - Boston Bruins If David Pastrnak stays healthy I think the…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Dmitry Orlov and the Washington Capitals still haven't come to terms on a contract for this season. The RFA defenseman seems unsure of where he stands with…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: Offseason Grades

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the National Hockey League with just two weeks until the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Hudler, Werenski, Ovechkin and Winter Olympics

On Jiri Hudler ... New 1130 Sports: Have been told that free agent forward Jiri Hudler could sign a contract this week. The Vancouver Canucks are still in the mix for Hudler. On the Zach Werenski ... Craig Merz of…

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NHL Rumors: Russell, Coyotes, Capitals and Blues

On Free Agent Kris Russell ... Darren Dreger: Free agent defenseman Kris Russell is still waiting for a few teams to clear some cap space. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The agent for RFA forward Tobias Rieder said…

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NHL Rumors: Capitals, Avs, Canucks and Ducks

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan: RSportu report saying that CSKA would like to sign Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, but he has other plans - which likely means re-signing with the Capitals. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman:…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders

On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…

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