Pro Hockey Rumors

Capitals forward Connor McMichael told reporters today, including Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, that he’ll come off injured reserve and return to Washington’s lineup when their schedule resumes next Wednesday against the Flyers. The Caps still have nearly a week to make the formal roster move, which will require a corresponding transaction. McMichael has been … [Read more...] about Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve

The Capitals announced they’ve signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract that starts this season. He’ll be placed on waivers today for the purpose of returning him to AHL Hershey, where he’s spent a good portion of the season. It’s the third straight contract Gibson has signed with the Caps, but it’s his first multi-year deal. The 26-year-old was a … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Mitch Gibson To Two-Way Deal

There will be no supplemental discipline for the fight between Team Canada’s Tom Wilson and Team France’s Pierre Crinon at the end of Canada’s 10-2 win on Sunday per Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Olympic rulebook has long been strict about fighting, even calling it out as “not part of international hockey’s DNA”. Fighting majors result in automatic match penalties and are … [Read more...] about Canada’s Tom Wilson Will Not Face Suspension For Olympic Fight

The Capitals announced they’ve recalled goaltender Garin Bjorklund from AHL Hershey and returned fellow netminder Clay Stevenson to Hershey in the corresponding move. While trades aren’t permitted during the ongoing Olympic roster freeze, most simple reassignments are allowed. Teams also must continue carrying two goalies on their active roster during the break. With Charlie … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Garin Bjorklund, Reassign Clay Stevenson