The Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from AHL Hershey, the team announced today. The move comes after No. 1 netminder Logan Thompson left Wednesday’s loss to the Hurricanes with an upper-body injury after the first period and did not return. He’ll presumably miss tonight’s clash with the Blackhawks while Shepard backs up Charlie Lindgren. With the playoffs just … [Read more...] about Capitals Recall Hunter Shepard
Capitals Re-Sign Spencer Smallman To Two-Year Deal
The Capitals announced they’re keeping depth winger Spencer Smallman around for the next two seasons on a two-way deal. The contract will pay him an NHL salary of $775K and an AHL salary of $380K each season, signifying a slight raise over his current $350K minors salary. Smallman, 28, has never played an NHL game, yet this will mark his sixth NHL contract. A fifth-round pick … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Sign Spencer Smallman To Two-Year Deal
Thompson Exits With Upper-Body Injury
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson suffered an upper-body injury in the first period tonight against Carolina, the team announced (Twitter link). While he finished the period, he did not return after that. The 27-year-old has done quite well in his first season with Washington, posting a 31-5-6 record with a 2.43 GAA and a .912 SV% in 42 games heading into tonight’s action, … [Read more...] about Thompson Exits With Upper-Body Injury
Matt Roy Out For Familial Returns
According to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer, Carolina Hurricanes’ captain Jordan Staal is unlikely to suit up tomorrow against the Washington Capitals. Staal is dealing with a lower-body injury, but it’s not considered severe, as Alexander notes he would only be withheld from the lineup for precautionary reasons. Depth forward Tyson Jost will likely take … [Read more...] about Matt Roy Out For Familial Returns
Capitals’ Ryan Chesley Signs AHL Tryout
Capitals defense prospect Ryan Chesley is turning pro. The team announced the 21-year-old has signed a tryout with AHL Hershey for the remainder of the season while they work out the details of his entry-level contract. Washington selected Chesley early in the second round (No. 37) of the 2022 draft with a pick they acquired in the Vítek Vaněček trade with the Devils. A 6’0″ … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Ryan Chesley Signs AHL Tryout