In addition to considering Kings assistant D.J. Smith in their search for a new head coach, the Penguins are also interested in Capitals assistant Mitch Love and former Blues coach Drew Bannister as they look to fill their head coaching job, according to Josh Yohe of The Athletic (article link). It seems clear Washington anticipates Love drawing interest for multiple of the … [Read more...] about Latest On Penguins’ Head Coaching Search
Capitals Assign Ilya Protas To AHL
One of Washington’s top prospects could soon be getting his first taste of playing in the pros. The Capitals announced that they have reassigned winger Ilya Protas from OHL Windsor to AHL Hershey. The 18-year-old was a third-round pick last June, going 75th overall after a solid first season in North America with USHL Des Moines after previously playing in Belarus’ junior … [Read more...] about Capitals Assign Ilya Protas To AHL
Josh Anderson, Tom Wilson Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct
For their part in a game three incident, Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson were both fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, per an NHL release. The fine is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As players prepared to enter their respective locker rooms at the end of the second period, Wilson and … [Read more...] about Josh Anderson, Tom Wilson Fined For Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Charlie Lindgren Expected To Start Game Four For Capitals
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery didn’t provide an injury update on Logan Thompson today, but did seem to clear a path for Charlie Lindgren to start game four against the Canadiens on Sunday, per NHL.com reporter Dan Rosen. Thompson had a rough game three in multiple ways. He not only let in five goals but also collided with teammate Dylan Strome in the third … [Read more...] about Charlie Lindgren Expected To Start Game Four For Capitals
Aliaksei Protas Close to Return For Washington
Montreal Canadiens starting goalie Samuel Montembeault is being evaluated after leaving Friday’s game three victory over the Capitals, per NHL.com reporter Dan Rosen. … [Read more...] about Aliaksei Protas Close to Return For Washington