The Predators have claimed winger Jakub Vrána off waivers from the Capitals and defenseman Jordan Oesterle off waivers from the Bruins, per Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic.After a few subpar years with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues, Vrána successfully converted a PTO into a one-year, league minimum deal with the Washington Capitals. It was a feel-good story … [Read more...] about Predators Claim Jakub Vrána From Capitals
Waivers: 3/5/25
Four players hit the waiver wire on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. F Christian Fischer (Red Wings) – Fischer, 27, has slipped down Detroit’s depth chart as the season’s progressed. He’s been a healthy scratch in four of their last eight games. His 11:09 ATOI is his lowest in five years, as are his 0.16 points per game (1-6–7 in 45 … [Read more...] about Waivers: 3/5/25
Washington Capitals Hoping To Trade Ethan Bear
Despite being the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals are expected to sell one player from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. In a short clip from TSN’s Insider Trading, insider Chris Johnston reported the Capitals are looking to accommodate Ethan Bear’s desire to play in the NHL and move him to a team with openings on the blue line. Washington may … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Hoping To Trade Ethan Bear
Capitals Sign Charlie Lindgren To Three-Year Extension
The Washington Capitals have both halves of their goaltending tandem signed beyond this season. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have signed netminder Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9MM contract extension. Although Lindgren’s salary will nearly triple on this deal, it appears to be a solid bit of work from Capitals’ general manager, Chris Patrick. Washington … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Charlie Lindgren To Three-Year Extension
Capitals Assign Alexander Alexeyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan
The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are seeking more playing time for one of the team’s depth defensemen. Washington announced they’ve assigned Alexander Alexeyev to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, on a conditioning loan. There should be an honest question about why this move didn’t happen sooner. Alexeyev has registered zero points in five games with … [Read more...] about Capitals Assign Alexander Alexeyev To AHL On Conditioning Loan