Category Archives: Washington Capitals
Could the Capitals trade Mike Green?
Brian McNally of the The Washington Times reports that Mike Green may be reaching a ‘game over’ situation.
Ovechkin says that missing the playoffs is the players problem
Ovechkin indicates that it is not the coaching, You have to put it on players. It doesn’t matter what system you’re going to play.
Buffalo, Washington and Anaheim talk
Many players could be shuffling out of Buffalo, including defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Tyler Myers and forwards Chris Stewart and Drew Stafford.
Capitals GM George McPhee is in the last year of his contract, so this season’s outcome could decide his future in Washington. Jaroslav Halak did his part by winning his first game since arriving from Buffalo in a trade.
DUCKS TRADE VETERAN FORWARD PENNER TO CAPITALS
Dustin Penner has been traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Washington Capitals.
The 31-year-old forward has 13 goals and 19 assists in 49 games for the Ducks this season.
Capitals looking to be busy at the trade deadline
Capitals GM George McPhee could be extremely busy over the next 10 days, and he’s believed to be looking to make several moves by the March 5 trade deadline.
The Capitals have been linked to Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, who is expected to be traded by the deadline.
It’s time for the Washington Capitals to move defenseman Mike Green
It feels like it’s time to break up the nucleus, to shake up a roster with just three players not under contract for next season. It can only happen through a substantial trade, and that is why it is time for Mike Green to go.
Time for Capitals to make a deal?
The Capitals have lost seven of their last nine games and could be out of a playoff spot by the time they play again Thursday night in TampaBay.
They have two players – goaltender Michael Neuvirth and forward Marty Erat – who want a change of scenery, and three goalies trying to share one net.
With all that in mind, is now the time for the Caps to make a deal?
It’s time for the Capitals to trade Michal Neuvirth
Michal Neuvirth [2-3-1, 2.83, .912], whose agent has requested a trade, has not played since Nov. 22.
So, are the Caps ready to make this a long-term commitment to Grubauer, who is 5-2-2 with a 2.02 goals-against average and .938 save percentage?
Michal Neuvirth wants out of Washington
It’s been a rollercoaster stint in Washington for Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth.
Every time he gets an opportunity to seize the No. 1 job, something gets in the way.
Now, his agent is pleading for the Caps to trade his client.
Jets GM Cheveldayoff won’t be pressured into making changes
Is Cheveldayoff frustrated with where the Jets are at?
“I’m like everybody, you want the result to be on the positive side of the ledger,” he said. “There have been some positives. You look for more positives. It’s easy to point out the negatives.”
Could Alex Ovechkin join the 50 in 50 club?
Ovechkin, who after a four-goal outburst Tuesday night is humming along on pace for a career-best 72 goals this season.
What could the Caps get for Erat, Orlov?
One NHL scout in attendance Tuesday night told CSNWashington.com that teams might shy away from Erat because he’s made two trade requests in less than eight months.
“And he didn’t keep it in-house,” the scout said. “That doesn’t look good on him.”
Can we agree the Capitals should not look for anything other than a hard-edged defenseman who can log big minutes alongside Mike Green?
TSN reported a few days ago that the Vancouver Cauncks are interested in Erat. The Canucks’ top four defensemen have no-move clauses, but if there is any way the Caps can pry left-handed Dan Hamhuis away, it would fill a gaping hole.