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Semyon Varlamov had one of his legs in the KHL just days before the July 1 free agent market, figuratively speaking. On the day his Russian agent spoke unfavorably about the Washington Capitals, Varlamov was on his way to North America to start his preseason workouts…

The Washington Capitals entered Wednesday night’s Game 4 in desperation mode.  By the time the third period had rolled around, they were in the midst of self-destructing. The Capitals have been considered a Stanley Cup contender for the last three or four seasons depending on whom you ask.  But what remains indisputable is the fact [...]

The Washington Capitals had a lot of momentum throughout the first period, but a series of posts and Henrik Lundqvist kept them off the board. Lutanist made the biggest save of the period at the six minute mark, when he had to come across to make a save on Marcus Johansson alone in front. Lundqvist also [...]

With the NHL season right around the corner, I figured now was as good a time as any to give you my outlook on what the standings will look like come April.

I know, I know. Many of you probably think I’m crazy since the puck hasn’t even dropped yet and also since so much can happen during the season. However, us puckheads are crazy. [...]

For the Stanley Cup Champs, it comes down to the same Game 7 that thwarted the Washington Capitals. This series however, Jaroslav Halak has been a bit more beatable. But the means have come to the same end. One game to decide an Eastern Conference finalist. Will the amount of games played the last few seasons cost Pittsburgh? Can Montreal ride a wave of adrenaline past the Penguins

In a battle between Ovechkin and the Capitals vs. the Canadiens it looks like a David v. Goliath matchup, but I think it will be a much closer series than most will expect. In the regular season these teams met 4 times, each going 2-1-1 against each other. The Canadiens are led by strong goaltending in Jaroslav Halak and his .924…

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz believes Alex Ovechkin(notes) intentionally hurt defenseman Brian Campbell(notes) and that players should be suspended as long as the players they injure are out: “If any one of our great players put Ovechkin out for the season, he should be out for the season, too.” Which is usually what management says [...]

We here at Hockey Jabber have decided to look upon each conference and see who the real contenders in each conference are likely to be in the 2009-10 NHL season. We’ll start with the East today, and take care of the West sometime early next week!

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Stanley Cup Champions will be the favorites in the East entering the NHL 2009-10 season.[...]

Yesterday, Mike Knuble signed a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals worth $2.8 million per season, opting not to resign with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Flyers wanted him back and he wanted to come back, but the two couldn’t reach an agreement. Knuble wanted a multi-year deal at what he made last season, the team wanted him to accept a one-year bonus pact; although they did offer a multi-year deal worth less money.

Shiphockey7 and -C.B.- ,  SportsJabbers Resident Hockey Gurus, take on Round Two of the NHL playoffs.  Read what each team needs to do in order to fulfill their fate as winners of the Stanley Cup, and what our staff thinks their chances truly are. So sit back and enjoy our “Road to the Stanley Cup” [...]