The Capitals are set to move on from pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk one way or another, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ writes. With Washington unlikely to pursue an extension with him, they’re willing to move him before the deadline to get a return for him while freeing up a roster spot. That roster spot is crucial as the Caps look to welcome top D … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking To Move Trevor Van Riemsdyk
Capitals’ John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury
The Washington Capitals could be missing a major piece when they return to NHL action on Wednesday. Top defenseman John Carlson sat out of the team’s Sunday practice, instead doing individual drills in a no-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. Head coach Spencer Carbery later designated Carlson as out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, adds Silber. Carlson … [Read more...] about Capitals’ John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury
Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is just over a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot. Next up are the Capitals. The Capitals have a roster that is too deep and too talented to be sitting where they are in … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
Wilson Scratched Due To Illness
The Capitals announced (Twitter link) that Tom Wilson’s absence from tonight’s game against Philadelphia was due to illness. Wilson had a fairly successful run at the Olympics for Canada with four points in six games while also finishing second in the event in penalty minutes with 29. The winger leads Washington in scoring this season with 23 goals and 26 assists in 50 games. … [Read more...] about Wilson Scratched Due To Illness
Capitals Place Sonny Milano On Waivers
The Capitals will place Sonny Milano on waivers today at 1:00 pm Central, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Until he’s assigned to AHL Hershey tomorrow or is claimed by another team, he’s been designated as a non-roster player to afford Washington the open spot to activate Connor McMichael from injured reserve as expected. Milano, 29, initially signed a league-minimum deal with … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Sonny Milano On Waivers