The Capitals have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game tonight against Ottawa. The team announced that they have activated center Pierre-Luc Dubois off injured reserve. To make room for him on the roster, the team has returned winger Ethen Frank to AHL Hershey. Dubois wound up missing a little more than two weeks with a lower-body injury that was originally … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Pierre-Luc Dubois Off IR, Assign Ethen Frank To AHL
Capitals Place Sheldon Rempal On Unconditional Waivers
The Capitals have placed forward Sheldon Rempal on waivers, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Thursday. Rempal was previously on assignment to AHL Hershey after clearing waivers earlier in the month, so it’s presumed he’s on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a mutual contract termination. Rempal has only been in the Washington organization for a few months after … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Sheldon Rempal On Unconditional Waivers
Carlson Would Prefer Early Extension, Doesn’t Plan To Retire After Season
Veteran defenseman John Carlson is in his 17th NHL season, all with the Capitals. He’s in the final year of his contract, making him extension-eligible but the team informed him early that they didn’t want to engage in extension talks but rather want to see how the year plays out first. Speaking with NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti earlier this week, the 35-year-old acknowledged that … [Read more...] about Carlson Would Prefer Early Extension, Doesn’t Plan To Retire After Season
Evening Notes: Dubois, Marchessault, Lowry
Washington Capitals centerman Pierre-Luc Dubois donned a non-contact jersey for a second-straight practice on Friday. He won’t be ready for Washington’s Sunday matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, but could return on Tuesday, head coach Spencer Carbery told Washington Post’s Bailey Johnson. Dubois has been day-to-day with a lower-body injury for much of the last week. Dubois … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Dubois, Marchessault, Lowry
Capitals Recall Ethen Frank
The Capitals have announced the recall of winger Ethen Frank from AHL Hershey. Frank will likely be Washington’s scratch at forward for its game against the Wild tonight, but will be on hand to enter the lineup in case of a last-minute injury. Since a roster spot opened up yesterday when Vincent Iorio was claimed off waivers by the Sharks, no corresponding transaction is … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Ethen Frank