As most assumed, the Capitals’ top priority ahead of next week’s trade deadline is adding a piece to their bottom-six forward group, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic wrote Friday. Don’t expect a bigger splash than that, he cautions. “Their main goal seems to be achieving balance in finding ways to improve the team while not tinkering too much with a team that has played so … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking For Bottom-Six Forward Help
Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Washington Capitals. Hopes are as high as they could be in Washington as the Trade Deadline nears. The Capitals have been on top of the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
No Recent Contract Talks Between Capitals And Chychrun
While Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun made it known last month that he’s open to signing a contract extension with Washington, he told reporters including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News (Twitter link) that there haven’t been any extension discussions since before the break. The 26-year-old has been a great addition for Washington, already notching 14 goals and 21 assists … [Read more...] about No Recent Contract Talks Between Capitals And Chychrun
Milano Still Not Close To Returning
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News relays that while Capitals winger Sonny Milano was skating in a non-contact jersey before the 4 Nations break, he’s still a ways away from returning to the lineup. The 28-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in his third game of the season and hasn’t played since. Assuming he’ll see some time with AHL Hershey on a conditioning assignment, it’s … [Read more...] about Milano Still Not Close To Returning
Senators’ Nick Cousins To Miss 6-8 Weeks
Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins will be out through at least early March after suffering a knee injury in the team’s Saturday win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cousins suffered the injury on a knee-to-knee collision with Leafs rookie Jacob Quillan. Both players needed help off the ice after the hit, though Quillian ultimately avoided an injury. Senators head coach Travis … [Read more...] about Senators’ Nick Cousins To Miss 6-8 Weeks