Revamped Capitals Defense Key to Possible Stanley Cup Run
When it comes to the Washington Capitals’ offensive capabilities, there’s no debate that they have one of the most high-powered lineups in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ranking second in…
Radko Gudas
Maple Leafs’ 4 Free Agent Defence Targets
At this point, the Stanley Cup would have been awarded, we’d know where Alexis Lafreniere has ended up, and we’d be at the start of the free-agent frenzy period. Unfortunately, the…
Lightning 2010 NHL Draft Picks: Where Are They Now?
Welcome to the first part of a series where I look back on who the Tampa Bay Lightning selected in the draft over the years and where they are now.…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Capitals, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Maxi Domi discusses where things are at with the Montreal Canadiens and details any talks the two sides have had. There is an update about…
Capitals Split Exhibition Games with Blues
The last two Stanley Cup winners met twice in preseason to give fans – and competing NHL players – a taste of what it takes to be an elite team.…
Is Gudas a Good Fit for the Capitals?
Radko Gudas recently traded orange for red. The defenseman who spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers will now call the Washington…
Is the Capitals’ Defense Cup-Worthy?
September is finally here and, with it, the beginning of training camps for teams across the NHL. The Washington Capitals’ camp starts on Sept. 13 and their first preseason contest…
Capitals: Breaking Down 2019-20 Lineup Changes
With Jakub Vrana’s re-signing, the Capitals’ 2019-2020 roster is basically set, barring any surprise late moves. It was a tight off-season for general manager Brian MacLellan, and a lower-than-expected NHL salary cap prevented the team from diving into the top-tier free agent market. Still, he found ways to improve the roster around the margins, keeping the Capitals in the conversation as Stanley Cup contenders.
Breaking Down the Flyers’ Trade for Matt Niskanen
It was well-documented that, to take the leap to true contender status, the Philadelphia Flyers’ blue line was going to need a face-lift. General manager Chuck Fletcher has taken the…
NHL News & Notes: Eberle, Niskanen & Gudas, Canadiens & More
In today’s News & Notes, Jordan Eberle has signed a contract extension with the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals traded Matt Niskanen to the Philadelphia Flyers for Radko Gudas,…
Capitals Trade Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas
WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenceman Matt Niskanen from the Washington Capitals for defenceman Radko Gudas.
Philadelphia is retaining 30 per cent of Gudas’ salary in the final year of his contract. Gudas counts $3.35 million ag…
Potential Trade Targets for the Maple Leafs’ Lacklustre Defence
Defence has been the bane of the Toronto Maple Leafs since day one of their rebuild. Four seasons later, and now legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, their defensive struggles persist. After…