The NHL has announced that Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear will be out indefinitely while receiving care from the NHL Player Assistance Program (Twitter link). He’s scored four points in 24 games since making his season debut in late December. Bear’s season kicked off late, with a shoulder injury suffered during the 2023 IIHF World Championship lingering through the … [Read more...] about Ethan Bear Enters NHL Player Assistance Program, Out Indefinitely
Minor League Notes: Carriere, Bucheler, Hanzel, Hanelt
The San Jose Barracuda have joined in on the NCAA free agent market, signing University of Vermont defenseman Jérémie Bucheler and goaltender Gabriel Carriere (Web link). Carriere is signing after his senior year, having spent all four college seasons with Vermont. He’s become a pivotal piece of their lineup since joining in 2020-21, totaling 89 games with the club, while no … [Read more...] about Minor League Notes: Carriere, Bucheler, Hanzel, Hanelt
Capitals Recall Vincent Iorio, Matthew Phillips
The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Matthew Phillips and defenseman Vincent Iorio to the NHL roster (Twitter link). This move brings Phillips back to the NHL after being sent down earlier in the week and marks the second call-up of Iorio’s career. Iorio’s first call-up came in March of last season and awarded him with the first three NHL games of his career. He … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Vincent Iorio, Matthew Phillips
Afternoon Notes: Kolosov, Milano, Gustafsson
The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to add goaltender Alexei Kolosov, following the end of his KHL season with Dinamo Minsk. The Russian club officially announced the transfer in a press release thanking Kolosov for his four years with the club (Twitter link). Kolosov, 22, has established himself as Dimano Minsk’s clear-cut starter over the last two seasons – managing 13 wins … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Kolosov, Milano, Gustafsson
Snapshots: Graves, St. Ivany, Krug, Oshie, Protas
The Pittsburgh Penguins have shared that defenseman Ryan Graves will be stepping away for a paternity leave, opening the door for rookie Jack St. Ivany to make his NHL debut. St. Ivany has flirted with his inaugural game for much of March, getting moved between the NHL and AHL four different times in the last week. He was clearly motivated by the string of moves, recording a … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Graves, St. Ivany, Krug, Oshie, Protas