After initially declining the invitation in recent weeks, Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren has had a change of heart and will now join Team USA at the Worlds, the team announced. He’ll take the place of Detroit’s Alex Lyon who was the number one goalie to start the event before suffering a hand injury, ending his tourney prematurely. The 30-year-old had a breakout year, … [Read more...] about Charlie Lindgren Joins Team USA At Worlds
Dave Forbes Passes Away At Age 75
Earlier today, the NHL Alumni Association announced the passing of former player Dave Forbes at the age of 75. Forbes, who was born in Montreal in 1948, spent six seasons in the National Hockey League from 1973-1979. After spending four years playing for American International College, Forbes signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins before the 1973-74 NHL season, making … [Read more...] about Dave Forbes Passes Away At Age 75
Capitals Re-Assign Alexander Suzdalev
Capitals prospect Alexander Suzdalev has played in two different leagues already this season and could be suiting up his third one soon enough. The team announced that they have now re-assigned the forward to AHL Hershey. The 20-year-old played with WHL Regina last season and fared quite well, recording 38 goals and 48 assists in 66 games and was named to the CHL All-Rookie … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Assign Alexander Suzdalev
Capitals Could Try To Re-Engage On Signing Ryan Leonard In The Summer
Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard opted not to sign with Washington for their playoff run, instead choosing to stay at Boston College instead. However, with San Jose getting the first-overall pick (which is expected to be used on Macklin Celebrini), it’s possible that Celebrini signing will also result in San Jose getting Will Smith to turn pro and become their one-two punch down … [Read more...] about Capitals Could Try To Re-Engage On Signing Ryan Leonard In The Summer
Nick Jensen, Rasmus Sandin Remain In Non-Contact Jerseys; Vincent Iorio Day-To-Day
Capitals defensemen Nick Jensen and Rasmus Sandin remain in non-contact jerseys in today’s practice, NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti reports. It’s not a good sign for the pair’s availability for Game 2 against the Rangers tomorrow. Both have been sidelined for at least a few games with upper-body injuries, and the Caps have already been forced to dip deep into their defensive well by … [Read more...] about Nick Jensen, Rasmus Sandin Remain In Non-Contact Jerseys; Vincent Iorio Day-To-Day