The Washington Capitals have joined a growing list of teams scratching players on the basis of trade protection. Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports that Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov will sit out of tonight’s game against the Anaheim Ducks for that exact reason. The team followed up shortly after indicating that Garnet Hathaway will also be left out of the lineup. As the long-time … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals To Scratch Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway
Archives for February 2023
Boston Bruins Acquire Garnet Hathaway, Dmitry Orlov
A few moments after announcing that Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway would be held out of the lineup for tonight’s game for trade protection purposes, the Washington Capitals have sent both players to the league-leading Boston Bruins. Heading back to the Capitals is forward Craig Smith, Boston’s first-round pick in 2023, Boston’s third-round pick in 2024, and Boston’s … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Acquire Garnet Hathaway, Dmitry Orlov
Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals following death of father
Alex Ovechkin is back with the Capitals, eager to play hockey again while he and his family are still mourning the death of his father, Mikhail. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals following death of father
Reese, Maryland extend Minnesota’s skid to 11 games
Julian Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds - his second consecutive double-double - and Hakim Hart scored 20 points Wednesday night to help Maryland cruise to a 88-70 win over Minnesota and extend the Golden Gophers' losing streak to 11. … [Read more...] about Reese, Maryland extend Minnesota’s skid to 11 games
Pentagon pushing defense industry to churn out more arms for Ukraine
Despite expediting some $30 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded a year ago, Pentagon officials are pushing the nation's defense industry to pick up the pace. … [Read more...] about Pentagon pushing defense industry to churn out more arms for Ukraine