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
Sharks Claim Vincent Iorio
The Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Capitals, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. They cleared a roster spot just minutes ago by placing Timothy Liljegren on injured reserve. Drafted 55th overall by the Capitals in 2021, Iorio’s tenure in Washington comes to an early end. Waiver-eligible for the first time this season, Iorio made the Caps’ … [Read more...] about Sharks Claim Vincent Iorio
Capitals Place Vincent Iorio On Waivers
The Capitals have placed defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet relays Wednesday afternoon. Iorio’s active roster spot will likely go to fellow rearguard Dylan McIlrath, who’s expected to come off injured reserve later this week, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Katie Adler of Russian Machine Never … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Vincent Iorio On Waivers