The Capitals returned winger Ivan Miroshnichenko and center Hendrix Lapierre to AHL Hershey. Both players were recalled on Tuesday with Miroshnichenko making his NHL debut. He was held off the scoresheet in his three appearances while Lapierre has five points in 14 games with Washington so far. … [Read more...] about Ivan Miroshnichenko And Hendrix Lapierre Assigned To Hershey
Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Hendrix Lapierre
10:09 a.m.: Further to this morning’s news, the Capitals have now moved Oshie to injured reserve to free up an additional roster spot, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. This is Oshie’s second time landing on IR this season after just recently returning from a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He’s now out with a lower-body ailment, and the IR placement … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Hendrix Lapierre
Capitals, Predators Discussed Evgeny Kuznetsov Trade Last Summer
LeBrun also reported Friday that “it’s hard to see a market” for Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov ahead of the trade deadline, and if a trade is coming, it’s unlikely to happen until the 2024 draft. With one more season left after this at a $7.8MM cap hit, it’s a tough financial proposition for any contending team to absorb his contract, especially for a player who has just 11 … [Read more...] about Capitals, Predators Discussed Evgeny Kuznetsov Trade Last Summer
Washington Capitals Recall Michael Sgarbossa
The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Michael Sgarbossa from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Sgarbossa adds an extra forward to the Capitals’ roster after regular contributor Connor McMichael missed the team’s last game due to illness. The 31-year-old undrafted veteran forward has been the number-one center for the Hershey Bears since 2018-19. In that span, … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Michael Sgarbossa
McMichael Scratched Due To Illness
Before tonight’s game against the Islanders, the Capitals announced (Twitter link) that forward Connor McMichael was a late scratch due to an illness. Matthew Phillips took his place. McMichael is off to his best start, notching six goals and seven assists through his first 28 games; last season, he was limited to just six NHL contests, being held off the scoresheet. … [Read more...] about McMichael Scratched Due To Illness