The Washington Capitals have re-assigned defender Leon Muggli of the Swiss National League to their AHL affiliate, per a team announcement. Muggli, the team’s 2024 second round selection, is not expected to play for Hershey tonight or on Sunday. The 18-year-old, left-handed defenseman has registered 11 points in 40 games for the EV Zug. The Switzerland native represented his … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Leon Muggli To AHL
Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
The Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from AHL Hershey, the team announced today. The move comes after No. 1 netminder Logan Thompson left Wednesday’s loss to the Hurricanes with an upper-body injury after the first period and did not return. He’ll presumably miss tonight’s clash with the Blackhawks while Shepard backs up Charlie Lindgren. With the playoffs just … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
Thompson Exits With Upper-Body Injury
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson suffered an upper-body injury in the first period tonight against Carolina, the team announced (Twitter link). While he finished the period, he did not return after that. The 27-year-old has done quite well in his first season with Washington, posting a 31-5-6 record with a 2.43 GAA and a .912 SV% in 42 games heading into tonight’s action, … [Read more...] about Thompson Exits With Upper-Body Injury
Matt Roy Out For Familial Returns
According to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer, Carolina Hurricanes’ captain Jordan Staal is unlikely to suit up tomorrow against the Washington Capitals. Staal is dealing with a lower-body injury, but it’s not considered severe, as Alexander notes he would only be withheld from the lineup for precautionary reasons. Depth forward Tyson Jost will likely take … [Read more...] about Matt Roy Out For Familial Returns
Capitals Re-Sign Spencer Smallman To Two-Year Deal
The Capitals announced they’re keeping depth winger Spencer Smallman around for the next two seasons on a two-way deal. The contract will pay him an NHL salary of $775K and an AHL salary of $380K each season, signifying a slight raise over his current $350K minors salary. Smallman, 28, has never played an NHL game, yet this will mark his sixth NHL contract. A fifth-round pick … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Sign Spencer Smallman To Two-Year Deal