Justin Faulk

Report: Capitals in talks to trade Chase Priskie’s rights to Carolina Hurricanes

In potential trade news, the Carolina Hurricanes are close to moving defenseman Justin Faulk to an unknown NHL team. In a separate move, they may also be looking to replace him by acquiring the rights of unsigned Capitals draft pick Chase Priskie.

The Capitals own Priskie’s rights until August 15.

The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Sara Civian who is a beat reporter for the Carolina Hurricanes.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago

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Braden Holtby Almost Died Or Got Ugly Because Officials Forgot to Blow Whistle (Video)

The Washington Capitals still lead the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0, but it nearly wasn’t so. During a second period 5-on-3 for the Canes, Justin Faulk put the puck in the back of the net. That would have been a goal EXCEPT.

Moments before Faulk took that shot, Karl Alner shoved Jeff Skinner into Braden Holtby‘s back. Holtby fell forward, his face mask spilled onto the ice. That’s when the official is supposed to blow the play dead– like, instantly, for, ya know, player safety. But that did not happen.

Instead, the puck trickled out to Faulk, who released a shot to right around where Holtby’s rather attractive face might have otherwise been.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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Brooks Laich’s First Professional Fight in 1,317 Days

Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the shootout 4-3. The biggest moments of the game included a fancy Alex Ovechkin goal and a mind-blowing shootout tally by TJ Oshie.

That wasn’t the only notable thing Oshie did. Midway through the game, according to @Canes_Gameday, the former Blue delivered a questionable hit to Joakim Nordstrom. That hit set off a small fracas, where the Canes’ Brad Malone tried to go after Oshie. Brooks Laich intervened and dropped the gloves with Justin Faulk.

I love Laich’s leadership here, but that face should not be punched.

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By Ian Oland 8 years ago

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