After a long period of sustained success, many expected that the Washington Capitals would have to take a step back sooner or later, and it appears that might be happening here in 2022-23. The team currently sits four points back of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference after 26 games, nearly one-third of the season. There is room for optimism though, not just because … [Read more...] about Orlov Skating, Return Not Imminent; Kuemper, Fehervary Day-To-Day
Washington Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
After Darcy Kuemper was forced to leave the game for the Washington Capitals over the weekend, the team recalled Hunter Shepard from the AHL to serve as an extra goaltender. Kuemper is listed as day-to-day. Shepard, 27, has never appeared in an NHL game and is only in his third season of professional hockey, but has been outstanding for the Capitals organization to this point. … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
Capitals Notes: Trade Possibilities, Injury Updates, Miroshnichenko
The Washington Capitals have not had the start to their season that they likely had in mind. Despite entering the season with the intention of being a serious contender, a 10-12-4 record to start the year has left the Capitals with more questions than answers. Washington GM Brian MacLellan spoke to the media yesterday to issue updates on the state of his team, and as part of … [Read more...] about Capitals Notes: Trade Possibilities, Injury Updates, Miroshnichenko
Hershey Bears Sign Justin Kapelmaster To PTO After Darcy Kuemper Suffers Upper-Body Injury
The Hershey Bears, the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, announced this afternoon that they’ve signed goaltender Justin Kapelmaster to a PTO ahead of their game today. Normally, we’d put this news in a Minor Transactions piece, however NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti makes an interesting observation with impact on the Capitals. As Gulitti writes, the PTO could mean that one of … [Read more...] about Hershey Bears Sign Justin Kapelmaster To PTO After Darcy Kuemper Suffers Upper-Body Injury
Dan Belisle Passes Away At 85
Former Detroit Red Wings front office member Dan Belisle has passed away at age 85. The team released a statement announcing his passing Wednesday night. While his name may not be well-known across hockey circles now, Belisle helped put together one of the greatest modern-day dynasties we’ve seen in the turn-of-the-century Red Wings. While Belisle last served as an assistant … [Read more...] about Dan Belisle Passes Away At 85