Category: Washington Capitals
Hershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning
Bears’Evgeny Kuznetsov will officially take the ice as a member of the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning. The Capitals’ AHL affiliate announced the news on social media a day after the Russian centerman cleared NHL waivers and was assigned to Hershey. NEWS: Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is joining the Bears aft...
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Florida PanthersNotes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.
Read moreCapitals completely capitulate against a Coyotes team that did not win once in February: numbers for the morning after
Philadelphia FlyersThe Washington Capitals were feeling good after their win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night and had the chance to continue positive momentum on Sunday afternoon against an Arizona Coyotes team that had won once in their last 15 games. They didn’t do so. Perhaps one of the most uninspired...
Read moreTodd Nelson ready to welcome Evgeny Kuznetsov to Hershey Bears
Washington CapitalsEvgeny 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 moreAfternoon Notes: Keller, Blackwood, Lyubushkin
Alexander KerfootStar Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller could be back soon, per general manager Bill Armstrong, who designated Keller as day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered in the team’s February 25th game against the Winnipeg Jets. Keller will miss the team’s Sunday game against the Washington Capita...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Capitals, Flames, Penguins, Oilers, Maple Leafs
Pittsburgh PenguinsIn 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 moreCapitals leaving it up to Ryan Leonard for when he wants to turn pro: ‘It’ll be in his hands. We’ll accommodate his wishes.’
EaglesThe Washington Capitals drafted Ryan Leonard with the eighth overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft out of the US National Development Team Program. Leonard committed to play at Boston College in the NCAA back in 2021 and kicked off his freshman year with the school this season. Through 32 college...
Read moreBrian MacLellan spoke to Alex Ovechkin about Capitals’ trade deadline plans
Brian MacLellanAlex 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?
Brian MacLellanThe 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
CapitalsThe 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 moreCapitals waive former star forward Kuznetsov
Washington CapitalsThe Capitals will be allowed to reassign Evgeny Kuznetsov to the AHL's Hershey Bears if he clears waivers on Sunday.
Read morePreview: E tu, Claude?
FlyersThe Flyers look to rebound against a struggling Ottawa Senators team after an ugly loss to the Capitals last night.
Read moreSpencer Carbery shares updated injury information on several players ahead of game against Arizona Coyotes
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals held an optional practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Saturday morning after their big win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals will next host the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday as they seek to keep their positive momentum going. Head coach Spencer Carbery met with the me...
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