Posts About "Matt Niskanen"
Is the Capitals' Defense Cup-Worthy?
September 3rd, 2019 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 is only three days later against the Chicago Blackhawks. For Capitals fans, the arrival of the new season is welcome news and will help them erase any...
Breaking Down the Flyers' Trade for Matt Niskanen
June 18th, 2019 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 first - and perhaps only - step toward rearranging the blue line. Defenseman Radko Gudas was traded to the Washington Capitals for 32-year-old veteran...
NHL News & Notes: Eberle, Niskanen & Gudas, Canadiens & More
June 14th, 2019 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, the Montreal Canadiens signed Gustav Olofsson and the Tampa Bay Lightning traded Connor Ingram. Related: NHL News & Notes: Rick Nash,...
Capitals Trade Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas
June 14th, 2019 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...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Coyotes, More
May 23rd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that Swedish free agent Joakim Nygard has his choice of destination down to two teams, there is an update on the status of Ryan Callahan in Tampa, news out of Washington and the Coyotes are being creative in their search for talent. Oilers or Flames for Nygard? Editor in...
Capitals Confident Despite Losing Leads
April 27th, 2018 For the first 40 minutes of Friday's Game 1 against Pittsburgh, a Washington Capitals victory seemed imminent, especially after they went up 2-0 early in the third thanks to a goal from Alex Ovechkin. However, Sidney Crosby's line generated three unanswered goals as the Capitals experienced yet another collapse after leading by two...
