We learned earlier this week that Matthew Tkachuk had informed the Calgary Flames he would not be re-signing with them and that a trade was imminent. Well, that trade has happened.
He’s headed to Florida and the return is massive. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first on the news.
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
The Metropolitan Division continues to load up as the offseason before the 2022-23 NHL season surges forward and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the latest team to jump into the arms race. The Pens made two moves on Saturday to address issues they believe they had on defense.
NHL rostered talent changed hands on both sides in separate deals with the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens.
By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago
The Washington Capitals got a new goalie duo, signed some depth defensemen. Now they’re looking to address some needs in their forward ranks.
Wednesday evening, as activity began to slow on free agency day, the Capitals worked a trade with the Ottawa Senators to bring forward Connor Brown to DC. The Caps are giving up a 2024 second-round pick in the deal.
The move shores up the Capitals’ penalty killing and also works as a short-term replacement for Tom Wilson in the top six. Brown can play on both wings.
The move was first reported by Bob McKenzie.
By Ian Oland 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals’ young goalie tandem is no more.
The Capitals traded Vitek Vanecek and the 46th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft to Metropolitan Division foe, the New Jersey Devils, for the 37th overall pick and a third-round pick (70th overall). The deal came together shortly before the start of Day Two of the NHL Draft.
The Capitals were rumored to have interest acquiring Montreal Canadiens backup Jake Allen as of last night. It’s unclear if that’s their next move or something else.
By Ian Oland 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals have added more forward depth.
After acquiring Marcus Johansson earlier in the day from the Seattle Kraken, the Capitals acquired Johan Larsson from the Arizona Coyotes for a 2023 third-round draft pick. The Coyote will retain 50 percent of Larsson’s salary.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news.
By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals have added to their forward depth for the stretch run approximately four hours before the NHL’s March 21 trade deadline. Marcus Johansson will be making his way back to DC as Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has acquired the Swedish forward back from the Seattle Kraken.
TSN’s Chris Johnston was first to report the trade interest this morning and the first on the official confirmation.
The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell had the details on the return for Seattle which includes Daniel Sprong and draft picks. Johnston has the draft picks as a 2022 fourth-round selection and a 2023 sixth-round selection. The Kraken will also be retaining 50-percent of Johansson’s contract.
By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets for two second-round picks – one in 2022 and another in 2023.
The news was first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals made another last-minute deal at the trade deadline and it’s a blockbuster.
The Caps traded 2018 Stanley Cup champion Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a first and second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for star forward Anthony Mantha.
The news was first reported by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
Much of the talk heading into the trade deadline was that Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was interested in upgrading his goaltending depth ahead of the postseason. But in the 24 hours ahead of the 3 PM buzzer, the Capitals have been linked with several intriguing forwards.
Sunday, TSN’s Frank Seravalli reported that the Capitals were among several teams trying to land Nick Foligno from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a first-round pick. Later that night, the Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported that the Capitals also tried to acquire the biggest star of this year’s deadline, 2018 MVP Taylor Hall.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The Washington Capitals made their first move ahead of Monday’s 3 PM trade deadline. The Capitals sent young defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to the New Jersey Devils for a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
The Capitals lose a depth defenseman that has promise but gain salary cap relief to either add another piece on Monday or possibly welcome a player back to the lineup off long-term injured reserve such as Michal Kempny.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
