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Nathan Walker waits to take the ice during the Capitals' development camp at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington on Monday, July 9, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Nathan Walker’s NHL dreams send him around the world

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Tatar (21), of Slovakia, tries to get to the puck controlled by Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Niskanen (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Detroit. The Red Wings defeated the Penguins 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Capitals’ blueline additions pricey, but should pay off

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2014 file photo, Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) looks on before a face off against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. NHL teams can begin making deals with free agents Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NHL free agency opens with Stastny, Vanek, Miller on move

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2014 file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler skates to the puck against the Phoenix Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. The Anaheim Ducks have acquired Kesler from the Canucks in a trade for center Nick Bonino, defenseman Luca Sbisa and the 24th overall pick in Friday's June 27, 2014 draft. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Ryan Kesler traded to Ducks for pair, pick

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Aaron Ekblad pulls on a Florida Panthers sweater after being chosen first overall in the NHL hockey draft, Friday, June 27, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NHL draft: Aaron Ekblad goes No. 1 to Florida Panthers

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez kisses the Stanley Cup after beating the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series Friday, June 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Kings won, 3-2, with Martinez scoring the winning goal in double overtime. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kings cap remarkable run with 2nd Stanley Cup in 3 years

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' coach Dan Bylsma, center, looks at the scoreboard during a timeout in the third period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Penguins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dan Bylsma fired by Penguins as new GM steps in

By Will Graves - Associated Press