The Capitals latest and likely final signee of the offseason officially has a number.
According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, 26-year-old Russian forward Sergei Shumakov will wear number 17.
Other number news includes Michael Sgarbossa (14), Jayson Megna (15), and Nic Dowd (26).
Sergei Shumakov has yet to arrive. He'll wear No. 17.
Michael Sgarbossa (14) and Jayson Megna (15) are here.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) September 10, 2018
Nic Dowd is no. 26. Can't remember if I or someone else mentioned that previously.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) September 10, 2018
Shumakov previously wore Braden Holtby’s number 70 when he played with CSKA.
The last Capital to wear number 17 was Aaron Volpatti during the 2014-15 season. Other big names to wear the big one seven in Washington include Mike Ridley (1987-94), Sergei Gonchar (1995), Chris Simon (1996-02), Chris Clark (2005-10), DJ King (2010-12), Wojtek Wolski (2012-13), and trade deadline acquisition Dustin “DJ Pendemic” Penner (2013-14).
According to a recent Sport Express article, Shumakov is prepared to start the season in the AHL if necessary. Shumakov’s agent also revealed that Caps management consulted with Alex Ovechkin before signing the KHL star.
Since Sergei Shumakov is putting his Caps sweater on for the 1st time. Last week his agent told Sport Express Shuma ready to fight for a spot on Caps roster but understands he may have to go down to AHL to start. Already had a month of fitness training.
— Igor Kleyner (@IgorKleyner) September 10, 2018
same Sport Express interview, Shumakov's agent says Caps management "consulted with Ovechkin" prior to offering Shumakov a contract.
— Igor Kleyner (@IgorKleyner) September 10, 2018
