Igor Eronko: There is a report out there that goaltender Ilya Samsonov will join the Capitals once his season with Metallurg is over. Samsonov himself doesn’t confirm the report and said that he’s still undecided. Metallugh has already offered him a contract extension.
On the New York Rangers …
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The Rangers traded pending UFA forward Michael Grabner to the New Jersey Devils at the trade deadline. Grabner is open to the idea of signing back with the Rangers this offseason.