Pro Hockey Rumors

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are seeking more playing time for one of the team’s depth defensemen. Washington announced they’ve assigned Alexander Alexeyev to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, on a conditioning loan. There should be an honest question about why this move didn’t happen sooner. Alexeyev has registered zero points in five games with … [Read more...] about Capitals Assign Alexander Alexeyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan

As most assumed, the Capitals’ top priority ahead of next week’s trade deadline is adding a piece to their bottom-six forward group, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic wrote Friday. Don’t expect a bigger splash than that, he cautions. “Their main goal seems to be achieving balance in finding ways to improve the team while not tinkering too much with a team that has played so … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking For Bottom-Six Forward Help

With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Washington Capitals. Hopes are as high as they could be in Washington as the Trade Deadline nears. The Capitals have been on top of the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals

While Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun made it known last month that he’s open to signing a contract extension with Washington, he told reporters including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News (Twitter link) that there haven’t been any extension discussions since before the break. The 26-year-old has been a great addition for Washington, already notching 14 goals and 21 assists … [Read more...] about No Recent Contract Talks Between Capitals And Chychrun

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News relays that while Capitals winger Sonny Milano was skating in a non-contact jersey before the 4 Nations break, he’s still a ways away from returning to the lineup. The 28-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in his third game of the season and hasn’t played since.  Assuming he’ll see some time with AHL Hershey on a conditioning assignment, it’s … [Read more...] about Milano Still Not Close To Returning