Avs get SJ's McGinn and Mike Connelly and Michael Sgarbossa
Sgarbossa is currently playing with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL. The offensive centerman has 41 goals and 84 points in 57 games.
Washington Capitals News
#Caps confirm they've placed Nicklas Backstrom on LTI.
Placing Backstrom on LTIR gives the Capitals even more cap space. Stay tuned to find out what they do with it.
#Caps lines: Ovechkin-Johansson-Aucoin
Look for Ovechkin on the newly-formed third line. The superstar scored 24 goals and 45 points in 56 games.
Ovechkin said he is playing tonight. #Caps
Despite skating for about 15 minutes, Ovechkin ruled himself back into the lineup. The superstar scored 24 goals and 45 points in 56 games.
Backstrom apparently didn't skate while team was on road. Off ice work only
Keep Backstrom out of your immediate plans.
Ovechkin day-to-day w that lower body injury, Dale Hunter says.
No word on how much time he will miss.
No Ovechkin tonight, folks.
Ovechkin will not play tonight so keep him out of your lineup.
Hunter said Ovechkin has a lower body injury. #caps
Ovechkin is a game-time decision for tonight's game. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
He tried to do some full strides as the skate was beginning and came back to the bench shaking his head. He then stepped off after eight minutes.
Sounds like Ovechkin could miss today's game. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Dale Hunter said he expects Ovechkin to play in Ottawa. #caps
Ovechkin took a maintenance day this morning but is not expected to miss any playing time. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
GMGM had no real update on Backstrom, who is still riding stationary bike. #Caps still waiting for him to feel well enough to skate.
No news is clearly bad news on the Backstrom front. He remains out indefinitely so plan without him.
Just spoke with Nicklas Backstrom. Seems in good spirits but still no idea when he'll be back. #Caps
Still no progress or timetable for Backstrom. The entire situation is frustrating for fans, teammates and most importantly fantasy hockey owners.
Not great news day for #Caps, re: Backstrom
Backstrom still hasn't resumed hockey activity as he is sidelined indefinitely with a concussion. Don't expect him back any time soon.
New #NYR lines at practice: Rupp-Mitchell-Hagelin
The rookie Hagelin moves down to the fourth line. The speedy winger has eight goals and 19 points in 31 games.
For everyone who is asking, no, there is no updates on Backstrom. #Caps
No news is bad news in the case of Backstrom as he still has not resumed skating. He has no timeline for his return which should continue to worry fantasy hockey owners.
#Caps practice lines: Ovechkin-Johansson-Semin
Ovechkin has served his suspension and will play tomorrow night against the Canadiens. The superstar has 20 goals and 39 points through 47 games. Expect him to take his usual turn on the top line.
#Caps coach Dale Hunter says Nicklas Backstrom didn't skate at all over the NHL All-Star break.
Doesn't sound like Backstrom will return to the lineup any time soon. The Caps' star center has been sidelined since taking an elbow to the head from Calgary Flames winger Rene Bourque.
Three game suspension for Alexander Ovechkin.
Ovechkin is eligible to play again on February 4th.
Backstrom won't be available to media today. Didn't take any shots. Wasn't going at anything close to full speed. Just some stickhandling
Backstrom gets back onto the ice for the first time since his concussion. While we certainly don't expect him to play before the All-Star Game, he certainly took the first step towards his recovery.
#Caps GMGM said "not necessarily" on keeping 19 out until after the all-star break "whenever he's ready to get going we'll get him going"
The Caps will continue to take it slow with their top-line center. Their main goal at this point remains preventing another concussion. He scored 13 goals and 42 points in 38 games before getting hurt.