Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported that Yegor Chinakhov has not been happy with his role of late. The tantalizing 24-year-old has been skating on the Jackets’ fourth line, with no attention on the power play either. When asked about the role, Chinakhov said, “No comment.” Portzline also mentioned Head Coach Dean Evason’s thoughts on the situation. The Jackets’ bench boss … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Chinakhov, Oilers, Golden Knights, Stevenson
Capitals Name Patrick Wellar Interim Assistant Coach, Hire Brent Thompson
The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey. Wellar will ensure the Capitals maintain a four-person bench staff to begin the campaign. Assistant Mitch … [Read more...] about Capitals Name Patrick Wellar Interim Assistant Coach, Hire Brent Thompson
Training Camp Cuts: 9/27/25
We are now 10 days away from opening night, now that training camp has reached its second Saturday. Over the next few days, teams will have some of their biggest cuts of the preseason, while also putting additional players up for claim on the waiver wire. Each team’s current roster can be found at our Training Camp Roster Tracker. Here is the list of today’s cuts: Buffalo … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/27/25
Training Camp Cuts: 9/26/25
Today marks the second Friday of training camp. One week from now, we’ll be four days away from opening night. We continue to track roster cuts as they come across the wire. This piece will be updated throughout the day. Buffalo Sabres (per team announcement) D Noah Laberge (to QMJHL Newfoundland) G Ryerson Leenders (to OHL Brantford) Calgary Flames (per team … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/26/25
Capitals’ Clay Stevenson Possible Waiver Claim Candidate
Kevin Weekes of ESPN noted earlier today that the Washington Capitals may be in danger of losing goaltender Clay Stevenson on waivers, as he has impressed in camp so far. Coming out of the BCHL’s Coquitlam Express, Stevenson went undrafted, ending up at Dartmouth College, where he posted a standout .922 save percentage and a 2.70 GAA in 2021-22. Such performance caught the eye … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Clay Stevenson Possible Waiver Claim Candidate