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Trade Sidney Crosby? History Says No

A couple of weeks ago, TSN hockey analyst Gord Miller came to the conclusion that in order for the Pittsburgh Penguins to remain competitive in the NHL, they would have to deal the league's leading scorer, Evgeni Malkin, for a first-line winger, a No. 2 center, and "hopefully" a pick or a prospect. It was a laughable...

Could Michael Nylander Be On The Move?

One rumor we keep hearing in and around the Washington Capitals this offseason concerns the disposition of veteran centerman Michael Nylander. With the team almost $2.7 million over the cap after re-signing a passel of players and a logjam up the middle, it's hard for the folks who watch the team not to speculate as to...

Caps Lock Up Green Ahead of Deadline

TSN is reporting that the Washington Capitals and restricted free agent defenseman Mike Green have come to an agreement on a four-year contract that will pay him an average of $5.25 million per season. The signing has to be seen as a major relief for the franchise, as Green is just the sort of young impact player who may...

Ron Wilson Out in San Jose

The other shoe finally dropped on San Jose Sharks head coach Ron Wilson today as the team announced that he had been dismissed and the search for a replacement would begin immediately. I'm finding myself having a tough time saying much about this decision, as most of the hockey world knew all too well that if Wilson didn't...

Ovechkin's Deal Wealthiest in NHL History

The news surrounding Alex Ovechkin's new contract with the Washington Capitals just gets bigger and bigger. According to Tarik el-Bashir of the Washington Post, the actual terms of the deal are a mind-boggling 13 years and $124 million -- according to el-Bashir, it's believed to be the wealthiest deal in NHL history. As...

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05/17/12 Preds 'too harsh' on players Source: Edmonton Sun - Edmonton - AB - Canada Sergei Kostitsyn, of the Nashville Predators, celebrates a playoff goal with Mike Fisher while playing the Detroit Red Wings in the first round.
05/17/12 McPhee ânot in any rush' to find new Capitals coach Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC Capitals General Manager George McPhee must spend the offseason searching for a new coach while also making decisions on how to reshape the team's roster, two tasks that would seem to go hand in hand.
05/17/12 Man punched woman and resisted police in New Year... Source: Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser - Airdrie - UK A PLAINS man who punched a female New Year reveller and then lashed out at police has been ordered to carry out community service.
05/15/12 Caps Contemplate Massive Off-Season Source: Kukla's Korner Last year at this time, the Washington Capitals were contemplating what went wrong after the Tampa Bay Lightning swept them right out of the conference semifinals.
05/15/12 #Capitals McPhee: Capitals dont expect Kuznetsov to... Source: LetsGoKings.com Earlier this month, multiple Russian news outlets reported that highly-touted prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov planned to remain in the KHL for two more years.