Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $5K for spearing Capitals winger Max Pacioretty late in the first period of Saturday’s game, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday. The fine is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement and comes after Grzelcyk was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct on the play, sidelining him for the … [Read more...] about Trevor van Riemsdyk Remains Out Sunday
Could Pacioretty Waive Trade Protection To Go To A Contender?
When Max Pacioretty signed with the Capitals in free agency, he landed a full no-move clause as part of the contract, seemingly hoping to stick with them for the full season. However, Pierre LeBrun notes in his latest column for The Athletic (subscription link) that his sense is that the 35-year-old might waive that trade protection for the right fit and a chance to go for a … [Read more...] about Could Pacioretty Waive Trade Protection To Go To A Contender?
Capitals Looking To Move Joel Edmundson
The Capitals have been carrying eight blueliners for a while now since they added Ethan Bear in late December and it appears they’re intent on clearing that logjam. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported in his latest 32 Thoughts column that they’re looking to move blueliner Joel Edmundson prior to next month’s trade deadline. The 30-year-old is in his first season with … [Read more...] about Capitals Looking To Move Joel Edmundson
Evgeny Kuznetsov Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday, the league announced. Kuznetsov was absent from practice this morning for what the team labeled “personal reasons.” 31-year-old AHL veteran Michael Sgarbossa was recalled from AHL Hershey to replace Kuznetsov on the active roster. The Russian center will now be out indefinitely while he … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Capitals Recall Michael Sgarbossa
The Capitals have recalled center Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey, the team announced Monday. Sgarbossa, 31, joins the Capitals’ roster to provide veteran injury insurance during a packed schedule this week. Washington has four games in six days to kick off their post-All-Star break schedule, starting at home against the Canadiens on Tuesday. He’s yet to suit up for the … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Michael Sgarbossa