Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Capitals

Patrice Bergeron expected to return tonight. Nicklas Backstrom misses last night’s game with an upper-body injury. Justin Schultz leaves practice early.

Early-Season NHL Free Agent Stock Watch: Top NHL UFAs for 2020

Taking an early look at some of the notable pending 2020 NHL free agents and how their contract year is going so far.

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and the Washington Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins could revisit some old trade talks. Vitali Kravtsov’s out clause open now. Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom talks may wait.

NHL Rumors: Hall and the Devils … Backstrom, Holtby and the Capitals

Taylor Hall give agent green light to continue contract talks. The Washington Capitals will continue to talk with Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom.

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Jets, Avalanche, Capitals, Canucks, and Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets and Patrik Laine agree on a two-year deal. Will John Tavares be named the next captain of the Maple Leafs? Mikko Rantanen looking for more than Avs offered. Dustin Byfuglien leaning towards retirement.

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and Justin Faulk

Bergevin not worried about a Hurricanes offer sheet. It may not be realistic for the Washington Capitals to re-sign both Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom. Justin Faulk video on the trade rumors.

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby

The Washington Capitals plan to hold preliminary talks with Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom in early September.

NHL Rumors: Zach Werenski, Patrik Laine, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski to talk soon. The Washington Capitals will be talking extensions with Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby.

NHL Rumors: All About the Washington Capitals

Back into the Braden Holtby dilemma and more Washington Capitals… Tarik El-Bashir…

NHL Rumors: Will Butcher, Loui Eriksson, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby

What the Devils and Will Butcher may be thinking. Eriksson wasn’t a fit for the Flames. Capitals Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom are entering the final year of their contracts.

NHL Rumors: Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko, and the Big Contracts

The Devils won’t tip their hand on who they will take at No. 1. Taylor Hall and Nicklas Backstrom are two big named players that are eligible for a contract extension after July 1st.

NHL Rumors: Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and more Washington Capitals

Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom decisions J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington: …