The Capitals and Maple Leafs have agreed on a trade to send left-shot defenseman Joel Edmundson from Washington to Toronto, per a team release. Two draft picks – the Islanders’ 2024 third-round pick and the Blackhawks’ 2025 fifth-round pick – are heading back to Washington in the deal. The Capitals are retaining 50% of Edmundson’s already-reduced $1.75MM cap hit, bringing his … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Joel Edmundson From Capitals
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Taking the ice for practice this morning, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network provided several updates to injured members of the Washington Capitals. He reports that forward T.J. Oshie skated once again, but is still considered week-to-week, while Nic Dowd and Martin Fehervary both skated in non-contact jerseys and are confirmed to miss the team’s next game against the … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Washington Capitals Claim Matthew Phillips Off Waivers
The Washington Capitals have reclaimed forward Matthew Phillips off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. After spending 18 days with the Penguins organization, Phillips will return to Washington. Signing a one-year, $775K contract with the Capitals on July 2nd last summer, Phillips was looking for a fresh start with a new … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Claim Matthew Phillips Off Waivers
Capitals Reassign Pierrick Dube
The Capitals have returned winger Pierrick Dube to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per a team release issued Monday. The 23-year-old’s first NHL call-up ends after three games played over the last two weeks. An undrafted free agent signed by the Caps last summer, Dubé has exploded to lead the league-dominating Bears with 24 goals in 50 games. GM Brian MacLellan nabbed his services … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Pierrick Dube
Dowd Resumes Skating As He Works His Way Back From UBI
Capitals center Nic Dowd skated today in a non-contact jersey as he works his way back from an upper-body injury, relays NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link). The 33-year-old was injured a little less than two weeks ago and while he won’t play tomorrow against Arizona, he could return sometime next week. Dowd has eight goals and eight assists in 45 games so far this season … [Read more...] about Dowd Resumes Skating As He Works His Way Back From UBI