From one country’s capital to another, Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov returned to practice Monday morning, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. Kuznetsov was absent from the team’s Saturday game against the Blue Jackets and its preceding practice with an undisclosed illness. The Russian center is in the seventh season of an eight-year deal carrying a $7.8MM cap hit, and his offensive … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov Returns To Practice
Martin Fehervary Close To Return
At this morning’s practice before the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets tomorrow night, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports that defenseman Martin Fehervary is doing some light skating for the Washington Capitals, but is not expected back for tomorrow’s game. Ferhervary has been out with a lower-body injury since the team’s win against the New … [Read more...] about Martin Fehervary Close To Return
Capitals Activate Joel Edmundson Off LTIR, Assign Dylan McIlrath To AHL
The Capitals are set to welcome back one of their offseason acquisitions as they announced that they have activated defenseman Joel Edmundson off long-term injured reserve. The previously reported activations of Anthony Mantha and Trevor van Riemsdyk were also confirmed. In a corresponding move, Dylan McIlrath has been assigned to AHL Hershey. Edmundson was acquired just as … [Read more...] about Capitals Activate Joel Edmundson Off LTIR, Assign Dylan McIlrath To AHL
Capitals Loan Hardy Häman Aktell To AHL; Activate Two Off IR
The Capitals assigned rookie defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell to the AHL’s Hershey Bears on Friday, per a team release. Häman Aktell, 25, didn’t make the Capitals’ opening night roster this season after signing a one-year, $870K entry-level contract in free agency. However, the former Predators prospect earned a recall just a handful of days into the year after notching a goal in … [Read more...] about Capitals Loan Hardy Häman Aktell To AHL; Activate Two Off IR
Kuemper Injured In Practice, Carbery Calls Situation Not Ideal
Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been limited to eight games so far due to injuries and it might be a bit before that number goes up. NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti relays that the netminder had to be helped to the dressing room after taking a shot to an unpadded area during practice today. Head coach Spencer Carbery didn’t have a direct update at the time but noted that … [Read more...] about Kuemper Injured In Practice, Carbery Calls Situation Not Ideal