The Capitals will not trade veteran winger Max Pacioretty will not be traded ahead of the 2 p.m. CT trade deadline, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Pacioretty is in the midst of an impressive comeback season, returning from the second tearing of his right Achille’s tendon in less than a year. The injury weighed heavy on the veteran forward, who told the Associated … [Read more...] about Capitals Will Not Trade Max Pacioretty
Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard, Darcy Kuemper Battling Illness
The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the AHL. Shepard has been one of the minor league’s most productive netminders, posting 21 wins and a .919 save percentage in 26 appearances. His dominance has coincided with batterymate Clay Stevenson, who has 18 wins and a .932 save percentage in 27 games of his own. Shepard made his NHL debut earlier this … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard, Darcy Kuemper Battling Illness
Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Taking the ice for practice this morning, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network provided several updates to injured members of the Washington Capitals. He reports that forward T.J. Oshie skated once again, but is still considered week-to-week, while Nic Dowd and Martin Fehervary both skated in non-contact jerseys and are confirmed to miss the team’s next game against the … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Injury Updates
Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Anthony Mantha
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, according to a team announcement. Mantha will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason as he is in the last year of a four-year, $22.8MM contract. Since being acquired in a deadline deal from the Detroit Red Wings three … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Anthony Mantha
Capitals Reassign Pierrick Dube
The Capitals have returned winger Pierrick Dube to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per a team release issued Monday. The 23-year-old’s first NHL call-up ends after three games played over the last two weeks. An undrafted free agent signed by the Caps last summer, Dubé has exploded to lead the league-dominating Bears with 24 goals in 50 games. GM Brian MacLellan nabbed his services … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Pierrick Dube