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Taking a spin around the NHL and looking at how the top 10 NHL free agents are doing just past the halfway mark of the season.

Midseason Stock Watch – Top NHL Unrestricted Free Agents for 2020

Taking a spin around the NHL and looking at how the top 10 NHL free agents are doing just past the halfway mark of the season.
Taylor Hall was finally traded, and the Holiday roster freeze is here.

2020 NHL Free Agents

Listing the top NHL 2020 unrestricted free agents at each position including Taylor Hall, Nicklas Backstrom, Torey Krug, and Braden Holtby.
The Washington Capitals won't be talking extension with Braden Holtby during the season. Term sticking point for Nicklas Backstrom and the Capitals.

NHL Rumors: Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and the 2021 NHL Winter Classic

The Washington Capitals won’t be talking extension with Braden Holtby during the season. Term sticking point for Nicklas Backstrom and the Capitals and not money.
TIt is a coach's decision to healthy scratch Sam Bennett. Coach Geoff Ward answer a few questions about Bennett.

NHL Rumors: Scouting PIT-STL and LA-WSH, Oilers, Canadiens, Flames, Preds, Canucks and More

Canadiens were interested in Alec Martinez. The Flames were getting low ball offers for Sam Bennett. The Canucks and Jacob Markstrom expected to have contract talks soon.
Nicklas Backstrom doing his next contract by himself. Washington Capitals cap crunch.

NHL Rumors: Scouting CAR-BOS, Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals

Scouting the Hurricanes and Bruins. Nicklas Backstrom doing his next contract by himself. Washington Capitals cap crunch.
Five teams have had games postponed this week due to COVID and the threat for more is there every day. The NHL has implemented more protocols for teams and arena in the hope to limit the risk.

NHL Injury Updates: Hurricanes, Avs, Oilers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals

Gabriel Landeskog could travel with the team this week. Mikko Rantanen held out for precautionary reasons. Nicklas Backstrom could be ready for Tuesday.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out this weekend after a hand procedure. Thomas Hertl doubtful for tonight.

NHL Injury Updates: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Blues, Sharks, and Capitals

Mikko Rantanen to return on Saturday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out this weekend after a hand procedure. Tomas Hertl doubtful for tonight.
Steven Stamkos' plan is return in the next two games. Jimmy Howard leaves with a mid-body injury.

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Lightning, and Capitals

Steven Stamkos’ plan is return in the next two games. Nicklas Backstrom hopes to return during their road trip. Jimmy Howard leaves with a mid-body injury.
Nicklas Backstrom negotiating his own deal with the Capitals. The Buffalo Sabres talking with the Flames and Penguins.

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and the Washington Captials

The Kings and Tyler Toffoli aren’t talking. Nicklas Backstrom negotiating his own deal with the Capitals. The Buffalo Sabres talking with the Flames and Penguins.
Sabres Rasmus Dahlin leaves with a concussion.

NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Kings, Flyers, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Capitals

Sabres Rasmus Dahlin leaves with a concussion. Avalanche injury roundup – Mikko Rantanen close. Alec Martinez hit with skate and stepped on. Mitch Marner takes to the ice.
NHL injury updates for Viktor Arvidsson, Steven Stamkos, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Tomas Hertl, Nicklas Backstrom, and Alex Edler

NHL Injury Outlook Week 9: From Arvidsson to Stamkos

There are about 115 players dealing with injuries this week. A look at some of the more notable injuries for week nine of the NHL season.
Nicklas Backstrom and the Washington Capitals are talking contract extension.

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues

No major changes coming for the Flames. Nicklas Backstrom and the Washington Capitals are talking contract extension. St. Louis Blues watching the Toronto Maple Leafs.