It has been more than a year since Capitals winger Carl Hagelin has played due to an eye injury. As a result, he spent all of this season on LTIR. However, while his current contract is set to come to an end, the veteran told reporters including NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link) that he’s hopeful that he’ll be able to play next season. Hagelin, when fully healthy, has been … [Read more...] about Carl Hagelin Hopes To Play Next Season
Capitals Notes: Oshie, Kuznetsov, Wilson
The Washington Capitals cleaned out their lockers after a rare non-playoff season for the team. This is just the second time the Capitals have missed the playoffs since 2008. The Alex Ovechkin era in Washington has resulted in one Stanley Cup, but is it a rarity to see the team miss the playoffs altogether. Players were understandably frustrated when talking to the media while … [Read more...] about Capitals Notes: Oshie, Kuznetsov, Wilson
Capitals Reassign Aliaksei Protas, Two Others
The Washington Capitals have reassigned forwards Aliaksei Protas, Joe Snively, and Beck Malenstyn to the Hershey Bears. Hershey is gearing up for what they hope will be a long Calder Cup playoff run, and both Snively and Protas will likely be counted-on scorers for head coach Todd Nelson. Additionally, the Capitals reassigned prospect Alexander Suzdalev to Hershey from the … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Aliaksei Protas, Two Others
Washington Capitals, Peter Laviolette Agree To Part Ways
The Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette have mutually agreed to part ways, per a team announcement. Laviolette’s contract was set to expire on June 30th. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan issued the following statement regarding Laviolette’s departure: We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons. … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals, Peter Laviolette Agree To Part Ways
Washington Capitals Sign Reid Cooper To ATO
Another NHL organization will have an amateur goalie on the bench tonight, as the Washington Capitals have signed Reid Cooper to an amateur tryout agreement. Cooper will serve as the backup against the New Jersey Devils after Charlie Lindgren suffered an injury and is unavailable. Cooper, 24, has played the last two seasons at Curry College, a Division III school in … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Sign Reid Cooper To ATO