There’s still plenty of time for NHL teams to sort out their active rosters and salary cap pictures this summer. After all, teams can exceed the $88MM upper limit by up to 10% during the offseason, and training camps are still nearly two months away. Still, this year’s early July rush means that all the notable contracts for this season, at least in terms of salary cap impact, … [Read more...] about NHL Teams Facing Fall Cap Crunches
AHL Hershey Re-Signs Matthew Strome To Two-Year Deal
Coming off back-to-back Calder Cup championships, the AHL’s Hershey Bears have retained a core part of their club. The Capitals’ primary affiliate has re-signed left winger Matthew Strome to a two-year deal, per a team announcement. The brother of Washington center Dylan Strome and Ducks forward Ryan Strome had a career-best 20 points in 50 games with the Bears last season and … [Read more...] about AHL Hershey Re-Signs Matthew Strome To Two-Year Deal
Evgeny Kuznetsov Undecided On KHL Amid NHL Interest
Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is still deciding his next step after passing through waivers and becoming a free agent. His agent, Shumi Babayev, shared with Olsya Usova of Russia’s RB Sport that Kuznetsov hasn’t ruled out a new NHL contract. Babayev shared that 15 NHL clubs were still showing interest, adding, “[Kuznetsov] just wants to play hockey and be … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov Undecided On KHL Amid NHL Interest
Ilya Protas Signs In OHL, Hershey Signs Six To AHL Deals
Capitals prospect Ilya Protas has signed with OHL Windsor for the upcoming season, per a team announcement. Protas, whose brother is a regular in Washington, was a third-round pick last month, going 75th overall. The 18-year-old, who signed his entry-level deal with the Caps earlier this month was the third-overall selection in the CHL Import Draft and the top selection from … [Read more...] about Ilya Protas Signs In OHL, Hershey Signs Six To AHL Deals
Afternoon Notes: Hyland, Giroux, Grzelcyk
The Hershey Bears have signed Washington Capitals draft pick Brett Hyland to an AHL contract for the upcoming season (Twitter link). The 21-year-old was drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NHL entry draft (200th overall) and joined the Bears on an amateur tryout this past April. The Edmonton Alberta native spent parts of five seasons in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Hyland, Giroux, Grzelcyk