The Implosion – Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been widely considered one of the most historic franchises in the NHL. Having players such as the Iconic Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, Craig MacTavish, Ryan Smyth, and Kevin Lowe – just to name a few. But this team over the last few years has underachieved in so many ways. … Continue reading The Implosion – Edmonton Oilers

February 23rd, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, and these are your news and notes.   There were five contests that took place yesterday.   Columbus 3, OTTAWA 0 The Columbus Blue Jackets would take on the Ottawa Senators last night and would come away with another shutout victory on the season.  The Blue Jackets would go … Continue reading February 23rd, 2019 — News and Notes

Capitals sign Jensen to 4 year deal

Mere hours after trading defenseman Madison Bowey and their 2nd round pick in 2020 to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Nick Jensen and Buffalo's 2019 5th round pick, the Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed Jensen to a 4 year contract extension worth $10 million. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1099065653716271105?s=19   Jensen will carry an average … Continue reading Capitals sign Jensen to 4 year deal

Capitals Acquire Nick Jensen from the Red Wings

The Washington Capitals continue to tinker with thier lineup as they have traded defenseman Madison Bowey and a 2020 2nd Round Pick to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Nick Jensen and Buffalo's 2019 5th Round Pick. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1099033333101547521?s=19   Jensen, who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, has played … Continue reading Capitals Acquire Nick Jensen from the Red Wings

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Recap

Washington (33-20-7 73 points) v, Toronto Maple Leafs (36-19-4 76 points) Lineups: Toronto: Patrick Marleau  – Auston Matthews – Kasperi Kapanen Mitch Marner – John Tavares – Zach Hyman Connor Brown - William Nylander - Andreas Johnsson Tyler Ennis – Pars Lindholm – Frederik Gauthier   Morgan Rielly  - Jake Muzzin Jake Gardiner – Nikita … Continue reading Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Recap

Capitals Acquire Hagelin Before the Deadline

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 3rd round pick and a Conditional 2020 6th round pick. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1098635798889537537?s=19   With this trade the Kings will also retain 50 percent of Hagelin's salary for the remainder of this season. https://twitter.com/HeyJayJRogers/status/1098638749813141506?s=19   As for the conditions of the … Continue reading Capitals Acquire Hagelin Before the Deadline

Gameday Preview – 02/21/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals (33-20-7 73pts) v. Toronto Maple Leafs (36-19-4 76pts)   Time: 7p EST Station: NBC Sports Washington   Preview: The Washington Capitals head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs as they start to wind down their six game road trip. The Capitals will be looking to win their second straight game and … Continue reading Gameday Preview – 02/21/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Day Preview

Gameday Preview:  Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Time: Thursday, February 21h  2019 Toronto: 36-19-4 for 76 points St.Louis: 25-27-5 for 55 points The Toronto Maple Leafs look to jump back into the winning column against the surging Blues. Leafs need a big game here from the big guns. Top Scorers/Goalie Matchup Mitch Marner –69 … Continue reading Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Day Preview

Trade Deadline Prospecting: A Possible Deal Between the Capitals and Kings?

Oh NHL Trade Deadline how you keep us on our toes. For those who didn't know, earlier this afternoon the Washington Capitals placed forward Devante Smith-Pelly on waivers, albeit with some confusion because the original plan was for forward Dmitrij Jaskin to be placed on waivers, but obviously it became Smith-Pelly instead to be placed … Continue reading Trade Deadline Prospecting: A Possible Deal Between the Capitals and Kings?