Category: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Alex Ovechkin’s next great centerman may or may not be on the Capitals’ current roster
Brian MacLellanThe Capitals are a franchise in transition and there is no position where that is more evident than down the middle. Alex Ovechkin’s primary two centers for almost two decades, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov, have been phased out by the organization due to injury or a decline in play. With O...
Read moreFive Key Stories: 2/26/24 – 3/3/24
Evgeny KuznetsovA rundown of the top stories across the NHL from February 26-March 3, 2024.
Read moreTodd Nelson ready to welcome Evgeny Kuznetsov to Hershey Bears
HersheyEvgeny Kuznetsov officially cleared NHL waivers at 2 pm on Sunday and was assigned to the AHL minutes later by the Washington Capitals. Kuznetsov’s demotion to the Hershey Bears comes a day after he returned to the Capitals after a 26-day stint in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. If Kuznetso...
Read moreCapitals waive former star forward Kuznetsov
Evgeny KuznetsovLongtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers after not being claimed by any of the NHL's other 31 teams and has been assigned to Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Read moreCapitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov Clears Waivers, Loaned To AHL
Elliotte FriedmaThe Washington Capitals have placed center Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Capitals, Flames, Penguins, Oilers, Maple Leafs
Evgeny KuznetsovIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evgeny Kuznetsov has been placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals. What’s next in his career? Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins have told teams they’d prefer…
Read moreBrian MacLellan spoke to Alex Ovechkin about Capitals’ trade deadline plans
Evgeny KuznetsovAlex Ovechkin wants a puncher’s chance at the playoffs and Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is inclined to give it to him. Saturday, MacLellan spoke to the press about putting Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers and the team’s trade deadline philosophy. MacLellan also revealed that he spo...
Read moreWhat are the potential salary cap implications of the Capitals waiving Evgeny Kuznetsov?
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals waived Evgeny Kuznetsov on Saturday, the first step in what general manager Brian MacLellan labeled a “fresh start” for the veteran center. Kuznetsov had previously been in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program for the past month with his full $7.8 million cap hit off the t...
Read moreBrian MacLellan says Capitals looking to repeat trade deadline strategy of last season: ‘That would be ideal’
Evgeny KuznetsovWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan held a surprise press conference on Saturday afternoon less than a week ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline. MacLellan addressed the Capitals putting star center Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers as well as the team’s strategy heading into what could poten...
Read moreCapitals plan to send Evgeny Kuznetsov to AHL’s Hershey Bears if center clears waivers
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals waived long-time center Evgeny Kuznetsov on Saturday afternoon. The move sparked several questions, including what the plan would be for Kuznetsov should he clear waivers on Sunday. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan met with the media just minutes after the news was an...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov cleared to return by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Evgeny KuznetsovThe NHL announced Saturday that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with the team. Kuznetsov, 31, entered the program on February 5. No reasons for Kuznetsov joining the program were given, but the NHL/NHLPA Pl...
Read moreHershey Bears’ 2023 Calder Cup championship players basically beat Ottawa Senators by themselves 4-3
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Washington Capitals have come a long way since demoting their top prospect midseason and giving Craig Smith a regular lineup spot. On Monday, the Capitals iced one of its youngest lineups this season as Evgeny Kuznetsov, TJ Oshie, Sonny Milano, and Nic Dowd were all unavailable. The result was t...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says he has been in recent contact with Evgeny Kuznetsov: ‘We text. Everything will be okay.’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have officially been without Evgeny Kuznetsov since February 5 when the veteran center went into the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. This is Kuznetsov’s second stint in the program after he voluntarily entered it back in 2019 due to testing positive for cocaine at the 20...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals return from bye week to take on Montreal Canadiens
CapitalsWelcome back, friends. After a 10-day span between games, the Washington Capitals are back to take on the Montreal Canadiens. This is another important game for the Caps’ future this season. Washington sits seventh in the Metropolitan Division, seven points out of the final playoff spot in the Easte...
Read moreKuznetsov will enter player assistance program
Evgeny KuznetsovWashington Capitals veteran center Evgeny Kuznetsov is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and union announced Monday, and will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care.
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