After missing the last four months of action due to an upper-body injury, a return to game action is on the horizon for Washington Capitals’ forward Sonny Milano. According to Bailey Johnson of the Washington Post, Milano was upgraded to a full-contact jersey for today’s practice. Unfortunately for Milano, given the likelihood of the league-leading Capitals’ adding one or two … [Read more...] about Sonny Milano Nearing A Return
Washington Capitals Hoping To Trade Ethan Bear
Despite being the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals are expected to sell one player from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. In a short clip from TSN’s Insider Trading, insider Chris Johnston reported the Capitals are looking to accommodate Ethan Bear’s desire to play in the NHL and move him to a team with openings on the blue line. Washington may … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Hoping To Trade Ethan Bear
Capitals Sign Charlie Lindgren To Three-Year Extension
The Washington Capitals have both halves of their goaltending tandem signed beyond this season. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have signed netminder Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9MM contract extension. Although Lindgren’s salary will nearly triple on this deal, it appears to be a solid bit of work from Capitals’ general manager, Chris Patrick. Washington … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Charlie Lindgren To Three-Year Extension
Capitals Looking For Depth Additions
The Capitals are looking to add depth both up front and on the back end before Friday’s trade deadline, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period (Twitter link). With Washington leading the way in the Eastern Conference, it’s understandable that their preference would be to avoid doing anything to shake up the core of their group. They have $3.65MM remaining in their LTIR … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking For Depth Additions
Capitals Assign Alexander Alexeyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan
The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are seeking more playing time for one of the team’s depth defensemen. Washington announced they’ve assigned Alexander Alexeyev to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, on a conditioning loan. There should be an honest question about why this move didn’t happen sooner. Alexeyev has registered zero points in five games with … [Read more...] about Capitals Assign Alexander Alexeyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan