While Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are still on cloud nine, not all news was good news today for the team. Forward Aliaksei Protas will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, per a team announcement. Protas was injured in Friday night’s contest against the Chicago Blackhawks after sustaining a cut to his foot on a collision in front of the net. The loss of … [Read more...] about Capitals Aliaksei Protas Out Week-To-Week
Capitals Reassign Leon Muggli To AHL
The Washington Capitals have re-assigned defender Leon Muggli of the Swiss National League to their AHL affiliate, per a team announcement. Muggli, the team’s 2024 second round selection, is not expected to play for Hershey tonight or on Sunday. The 18-year-old, left-handed defenseman has registered 11 points in 40 games for the EV Zug. The Switzerland native represented his … [Read more...] about Capitals Reassign Leon Muggli To AHL
Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
The Capitals inked defense prospect David Gucciardi to his entry-level contract, as reflected by a team release. The two-year deal begins next season and carries a cap hit of $855K with an $82.5K AHL salary, the club said. He’s headed to AHL Hershey to finish the year. Gucciardi turns pro following his senior season at Michigan State. Cornell eliminated his Spartans in the … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
The Capitals inked defense prospect David Gucciardi to his entry-level contract, as reflected by a team release. The two-year deal begins next season and carries a cap hit of $855K with an $82.5K AHL salary, the club said. He’s headed to AHL Hershey to finish the year. Gucciardi turns pro following his senior season at Michigan State. Cornell eliminated his Spartans in the … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Entry-Level Contract
11:59 a.m.: The Capitals confirmed Leonard’s deal, confirming it’ll carry the maximum ELC cap hit of $950K. 10:39 a.m.: The Capitals are expected to sign top forward prospect Ryan Leonard out of Boston College, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. He’ll sign a three-year entry-level contract beginning immediately and will likely make his NHL debut tomorrow against his … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Entry-Level Contract