The Capitals have signed winger Ivan Miroshnichenko to a two-year contract extension, per his representation at Gold Star Hockey. It’s a one-way deal worth $1.85MM for a cap hit of $925,000, per PuckPedia. He is in the final season of his entry-level contract and was set to be a restricted free agent next summer without arbitration rights. A two-year deal keeps Miroshnichenko … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Ivan Miroshnichenko To Two-Year Extension
Capitals Place Ethen Frank On Injured Reserve
The Capitals have placed winger Ethen Frank on injured reserve, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network. The placement is retroactive to Tuesday, when he left their 1-0 loss to the Stars with an undisclosed injury. As a result, he’s been ruled out for Washington’s next two games and will be eligible for activation on Nov. 5 against the Blues. Frank needed … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Ethen Frank On Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals Recall Ethen Frank
According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ethen Frank from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Washington reassigned Frank only a few days ago when the team activated Pierre-Luc Dubois from the injured reserve. Unfortunately, it appears that Frank’s recall is linked to another injury to a Capitals center. In Washington’s recent loss to the Ottawa … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Ethen Frank
Washington Capitals Sign, Send Down Brett Leason
Oct. 28: Leason has cleared waivers and has been loaned to Hershey, the team announced. Oct. 27: The Washington Capitals are bringing back a familiar face to the organization. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775K. The team subsequently placed him on waivers to eventually reassign him to the … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Sign, Send Down Brett Leason
Capitals Place Rasmus Sandin On IR
After recalling forward Ethen Frank earlier this morning, the Washington Capitals needed to make one corresponding roster move to maintain roster compliance. Defenseman Rasmus Sandin will move to the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. Sandin’s move to the IR should be considered positive news for the Capitals. He has missed the last … [Read more...] about Capitals Place Rasmus Sandin On IR