As expected, the Washington Capitals will place T.J. Oshie on long-term injured reserve once the regular season begins. Oshie took part in a medical examination this morning and the medical staff concluded his back issues would prohibit him from playing and he will be out indefinitely. The organization sent out a press release with Oshie’s comments regarding the decision: “The … [Read more...] about Capitals To Place T.J. Oshie On LTIR
Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie Not Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
The Washington Capitals released their group of 72 skaters who will participate with the team in training camp including forwards Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie. Tom Gulitti of the NHL reported that the team will hold media availability after the first practice on Wednesday; Backstrom and Oshie were not listed indicating they won’t be on the ice with the team for their first … [Read more...] about Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie Not Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Metropolitan Notes: Crosby, Ovechkin, Broz
Sidney Crosby’s extension structure could help open the door to a trade deadline move in 2027 if the Penguins aren’t competitive in the final year of his new deal, Rob Rossi of The Athletic writes. The two-year, 35+ extension Crosby signed yesterday will be paid out mostly via signing bonuses – $15.53MM of its $17.4MM total value, to be exact. That means his base salary for the … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Crosby, Ovechkin, Broz
Rookie Notes: Clarke, Cristall, Barkey, Tuomaala
The start of NHL rookie camps is bringing a boost of motivation out of the league’s next-up, felt most by top Los Angeles Kings prospect Brandt Clarke, who shared with Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period that he’s pushing for more than an NHL spot. Clarke told Bernstein, “[My own] expectations are higher than anyone could put on me. I expect the best of myself…..I want to be … [Read more...] about Rookie Notes: Clarke, Cristall, Barkey, Tuomaala
Former Capitals Winger Stephen Peat Passes Away
The NHL Alumni Association announced today (Twitter link) that former Capitals winger Stephen Peat has passed away at the age of 44 from injuries sustained in a car accident a little over two weeks ago. He was drafted by Anaheim in the second round in 1998 but never played for them as he was moved to Washington two years later. Peat spent parts of five seasons in the Capitals … [Read more...] about Former Capitals Winger Stephen Peat Passes Away