The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year, $18.25 million contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Green will earn $6 million in 2012-13 and 2013-14 and $6.25 million in 2014-15. “We are pleased to re-sign Mike Green to a new contract,” said McPhee. “Mike is one of the best young defensemen in the National Hockey [...]

CSNWashington.com is reporting defenseman Mike Green has rejected the Washington Capitals one-year, $5 million qualifying offer, but is expected to continue negotiating with the team. Green had until 5 p.m. ET on Sunday to either accept or reject the offer. By rejecting the offer Green becomes a restricted free agent. Green, 26, had three goals and four assists in [...]

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green has been suspended three games by the National Hockey League for his illegal hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brett Connolly in Thursday’s contest. “Green raises and drives his left arm into Connelly’s head with significant force, making it the principal point of contact and causing it to impact the glass. This is a clear hit [...]

Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch says the Blue Jackets seem intent on making “radical changes”. And beyond potentially moving Jeff Carter, the list of available players could include the likes of R.J. Umberger, Derick Brassard, Antoine Vermette, and if the price is right, captain Rick Nash. George Johnson of the Calgary Herald says that, despite rumors of Jeff Carter possibly being dealt to Calgary, he doesn’t believe that Carter [...]

Quick hits from around the league Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports Mike Green is expected to miss another 4-6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery, scheduled for Tuesday. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal says ”There is NO way,capital N, capital O way the Blue Jackets would deal what could be the top pick in the draft for Ales Hemsky.” Jordan Eberle’s recovery [...]

Quick hits from around the league Contrary to earlier reports that Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames season could be a write-off because of a nasty hamstring injury, there’s now word the defenseman may be back relatively soon. [Hotstove] The New Jersey Devils could be without Anton Volchenkov for a game or two. [Star-Ledger] Forward Sean Avery could be heading overseas, he passed through [...]

The Washington Capitals finally pulled the trigger on firing coach Bruce Boudreau, and they replaced him with long-time OHL coach and former Capital Dale Hunter per ESPN. Sportsnet’s Daren Millard hears that this coaching change is for the rest of the season  and afterward, the Capitals will reevaluate. It may depend on how well Hunter can get Alex Ovechkin going and whether he can whip [...]

Injury notes from around the league: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting Minnesota Wold  forward Guillaume Latendresse (concussion) isn’t expected back for anytime soon. The timetable is being addressed in terms of “weeks”, not “days”. The team isn’t considering calling up another forward in the short term. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Blue Jackets center Jeff Carter will play in the Columbus Blue Jackets/Winnipeg Jets contest on Saturday. [...]

Latest injury notes from around the league: The Washington Capitals have been waiting patiently for the return of Mike Green. Now it appears they’re close to getting their top defenseman back. His status for Friday’s game in New Jersey is still up in the air, but the Caps play again on Saturday as well. He hasn’t been ruled out [...]

Injury notes from around the NHL: Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports The Montreal Canadiens should have Scott Gomez back in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Gomez has played since sustaining an upper-body injury on October 20. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Senators Daniel Alfredsson skated yesterday for the 2nd consecutive day and was meeting with doctors to [...]