Tag Archives: Phil Kessel

Could This Really Be the End? – Unsigned NHL Free Agents

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images Every player who signs an NHL contract looks forward to having a long career, possibly a decade or more. But all good things eventually come to an end, including NHL playing careers.

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players | Tagged 2023 Free Agency, 2023 NHL Free Agency, Alexander Edler, Brian Elliott, Carl Hagelin, Derick Brassard, Eric Staal, Free Agency, Free Agent, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathan Toews, Nick Holden, Patrick Kane, Paul Stastny, Phil Kessel, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Parise | 16 Comments

2005-06: The NHL Season That Encouraged Tanking

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL via Getty Images When hockey fans think of the most notable teams in recent years, they usually think of the St Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, and Boston Bruins. All five of those teams have … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Erik Johnson, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Staal, Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues | Leave a comment

Arizona at Washington Preview: Capitals Host Coyotes On Monday Night

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Stephanie Judge

The Washington Capitals host the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night at 7:00 PM in the first matchup between the two teams this season. In 2018-19, the teams split the season series with the Capitals losing 4-1 at home on November 11, 2018, before securing … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Arizona Coyotes, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Game Preview, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Lars Eller, Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Stephanie Judge, Tom Wilson | 1 Comment

Metropolitan Division Storylines: Which Teams Are Hot, and Which Teams Are Cold? Which Players Are Leading the Points Race?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by George Foussekis

What is going on around the Metropolitan Division? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Artemi Panarin, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Evgeni Malkin, Games, George Foussekis, Jack Hughes, John Carlson, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Points, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

NHL Power Rankings: The Sabres and Oilers Surprise; The Wild are Plummeting

Posted on October 18, 2019 by George Foussekis

Ranking all 31 NHL clubs through the middle of October. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, Penalty Kill, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Radulov, Anaheim Ducks, Anthony Mantha, Arizona Coyotes, Artemi Panarin, Boston Bruins, Bruce Boudreau, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars, David Pastrnak, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Games, George Foussekis, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, James Neal, John Carlson, John Gibson, John Tavares, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonathan Quick, Kevin Shattenkirk, Leon Draisaitl, Los Angeles Kings, Mark Stone, Matt Duchene, Matthew Tkachuk, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Nathan MacKinnon, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Penalty Kill, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, San Jose Sharks, Semyon Varlamov, Sidney Crosby, Special Teams, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets | 2 Comments

2019-20 Pacific Division Preview

Posted on September 19, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the NHL’s Pacific Division look in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams | Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Anze Kopitar, Arizona Coyotes, Brendan Leipsic, Brent Burns, Calgary Flames, Cam Talbot, Clayton Keller, Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, Garnet Hathaway, George Foussekis, Hampus Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, James Neal, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonathan Marchessault, Jonathan Quick, Leon Draisaitl, Los Angeles Kings, Marc-Andre Fleury, Michael Ferland, Mike Smith, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Phil Kessel, Quinn Hughes, Richard Panik, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, San Jose Sharks, Sean Monahan, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Western Conference, William Karlsson | 1 Comment

Some Early 2019-20 Eastern Conference Standings Predictions: Which Teams Will Jump Higher or Lose Footing?

Posted on August 20, 2019 by George Foussekis

Which Eastern Conference clubs will rise and fall in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aleksander Barkov, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Eastern Conference, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, George Foussekis, New York Rangers, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby | 3 Comments

A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Which Teams Will Rise and Fall in 2019-20?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Metropolitan Division shake out in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, George Foussekis, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agency, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Ryan Dzingel, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Teuvo Teravainen, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

NHL Draft and Free Agency Frenzy: How Does the Metropolitan Division Look Now?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by George Foussekis

After the start of the NHL Free Agency Period, how do the Metropolitan Division teams look? Continue reading →

Posted in Draft, Free Agency, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Artemi Panarin, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Curtis McElhinney, Free Agency, Free Agents, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Free Agency, Nicklas Backstrom, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radko Gudas, Richard Panik, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Trade, Vezina Trophy, Washington Capitals, Wayne Simmonds | 1 Comment

Penguins Trade Phil Kessel, Dane Birks To Coyotes In Exchange For Alex Galchenyuk, Pierre Oliver-Joseph, And Fourth-Round Pick

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins traded forward Phil Kessel and defenseman Dane Birks to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for center Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Pierre-Oliver Joseph, and a fourth-round pick on Saturday night, the respective teams announced.

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams | Tagged Alex Galchenyuk, Arizona Coyotes, Dane Birks, Harrison Brown, Phil Kessel, Pierre-Oliver Joseph, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade | 4 Comments