The Capitals have nabbed one of the top undrafted free agents hitting the market today, signing WHL leading goal-scorer Zac Funk to a three-year, entry-level deal. In a team release, the Capitals confirmed the contract will carry a cap hit of $810K, equivalent to his NHL salary, and $82.5K in the AHL. Funk, 20, has exploded for 56 goals and 99 points in just 58 games with the … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Zac Funk To Entry-Level Contract
Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov Clears Waivers, Loaned To AHL
3/3: Kuznetsov has officially cleared waivers and been loaned to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, who shares that Kuznetsov is one of the league’s highest-salaried players of all time. 3/2: Earlier today, Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was cleared to resume practicing with the team and has entered the follow-up phase of the NHL/NHLPA Player … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov Clears Waivers, Loaned To AHL
Dowd Resumes Skating As He Works His Way Back From UBI
Capitals center Nic Dowd skated today in a non-contact jersey as he works his way back from an upper-body injury, relays NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link). The 33-year-old was injured a little less than two weeks ago and while he won’t play tomorrow against Arizona, he could return sometime next week. Dowd has eight goals and eight assists in 45 games so far this season … [Read more...] about Dowd Resumes Skating As He Works His Way Back From UBI
Tom Wilson, Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano In Lineup Friday
All three of the Capitals’ questionable players for tonight’s practically do-or-die game against the Flyers will be in the lineup, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com). Tom Wilson (personal leave), Nick Jensen (lower body), and Sonny Milano (illness) had all missed recent practices or games. Wilson returns to a top-line role alongside Alex Ovechkin while … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson, Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano In Lineup Friday
Washington Capitals Share Multiple Injury Updates
Washington Capitals team reporter Tarik El-Bashir with the Monumental Sports Network has shared a string of injury updates following the team’s Thursday morning skate. Per El-Bashir, Nick Jensen and Sonny Milano are expected to return to the lineup, recovering from a lower-body injury and illness respectively. The team also saw progress in Nic Dowd’s return from an upper-body … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Share Multiple Injury Updates