One day after being swept by the New York Rangers, the Washington Capitals announced that they’ve assigned seven players to the Hershey Bears of the AHL. Washington’s AHL affiliate is the top seed and are the defending Calder Cup champions. The Capitals loaned goaltender Mitchell Gibson, forwards Ivan Miroshnichenko and Hendrix Lapierre, as well as defensemen Lucas Johansen, … [Read more...] about Capitals Assign Seven Players To The AHL
Morning Snapshots: Matthews, Team Canada, Capitals
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled star Auston Matthews ahead of Game Four’s third period last night. When asked about it postgame, head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was the team doctor’s that made the decision, pulling Matthews because of illness. Toronto went on to lose the game 3-1, a scorecard that also matches Boston’s lead on the series. Matthews has played through the illness … [Read more...] about Morning Snapshots: Matthews, Team Canada, Capitals
Metropolitan Notes: Capitals Defensemen, Martin, Ciernik
The Capitals lost another defenseman yesterday when Trevor van Riemsdyk sustained an upper-body injury. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News that the veteran won’t be available for a must-win Game Four with Washington now on the brink of elimination. While Vincent Iorio skated today, he was in a non-contact jersey and won’t be … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Capitals Defensemen, Martin, Ciernik
Upper-Body Injury For Trevor van Riemsdyk
It has been a rough playoff on the injury front for Washington’s back end. Already missing Rasmus Sandin and Nick Jensen to injury, Ethan Bear (Player Assistance Program), and injury recall Vincent Iorio, the team announced (Twitter link) that rearguard Trevor van Riemsdyk sustained an upper-body injury in the first period and did not return. He was injured on a hit from Matt … [Read more...] about Upper-Body Injury For Trevor van Riemsdyk
East Notes: Senators, Lomberg, Capitals
The Ottawa Senators have hit a snag in their pursuit of moving to the LeBreton Flats, reports Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. The Senators have been working with the National Capital Commission to facilitate the move for the last two years, establishing a memorandum of understanding with the NCC that dedicated a parcel of land for a new arena. But the parcel is just seven … [Read more...] about East Notes: Senators, Lomberg, Capitals