The Washington Capitals have recalled 2016 first-round pick, defenseman Lucas Johansen to their active roster. To do so, they needed to place Alex Alexyev on the taxi squad.
With multiple defensemen still out due to COVID protocol, it appears the long-awaited debut of the Caps’ first-round selection from five years ago will happen tonight in Detroit.
By Chris Cerullo 2 weeks ago
Russian defense prospect, Alex Alexeyev, made his NHL debut for the Capitals on Wednesday night against the Nashville Predators. Summoned from Hershey after three blueline regulars were added to COVID-19 protocol, Alexeyev skated with Matt Irwin and received 10:35 of ice time during the Capitals’ 5-3 victory.
After the game, Alexeyev took to his social media to reflect on the milestone moment in his career.
“I am so happy to play my first NHL game , my dream come true , I am gonna remember this moment forever,” Alexeyev wrote. “thanks everyone for kind and supportive words 🦅”
The Washington Capitals took the ice with five Russians against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday.
With three Capitals’ defensemen out of the lineup due to COVID-19 protocol, general manager Brian MacLellan summoned six-foot-four rearguard, Alexander Alexeyev, from Hershey.
At puck drop, Alexeyev, 22, officially became the sixth Capitals rookie to make their NHL debut this season and the tenth overall to play, a staggering number caused by the pandemic and a rash of injuries that have plagued the team through the first three months of the season.
The Washington Capitals’ forward corps has been devastated by injury and COVID-19 for most of the season, but finally, it’s nearing full strength.
The Capitals announced on Wednesday afternoon that Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov, the team’s top two centers, have been activated from COVID-19 protocol along with winger TJ Oshie. Tom Wilson was also removed from injured reserve and placed back on the team’s active roster, making four top-six forwards available for tonight’s game.
Alex Alexeyev and Brett Leason were also recalled from the Capitals’ taxi squad as Michael Sgarbossa was assigned to it.
One team’s COVID-19 outbreak is another man’s opportunity, apparently.
Capitals top defense prospect, Alex Alexeyev, was called up to the team’s taxi squad on Monday after six new players were added to the Capitals’ COVID-19 protocol list, including three of the club’s starting defensemen.
If Justin Schultz, Nick Jensen, and Martin Fehervary are all unable to return by Wednesday, Alexeyev appears set to make his NHL debut against the Nashville Predators. Michal Kempny could also make his 2021-22 NHL season debut.
By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago
Unlike their parent club, the Hershey Bears were able to hold their Halloween Party on the actual day of Halloween. The Bears had an early evening game against the Cleveland Monsters which they won in overtime and then celebrated the holiday that night.
Here are some of their costumes in case you missed them while celebrating the spooks yourself.
By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals made another big cut to their Training Camp roster, leaving the team with 27 players a little over a week ahead of Opening Night.
Seven players were removed from the roster, three of which must pass through waivers to get to Hershey.
Despite the Capitals running out of gas against the Boston Bruins and losing their third consecutive first-round series, general manager Brian MacLellan is hesitant to commit to a youth movement for next season.
Speaking on Wednesday during Capitals’ Breakdown Day, GMBM was asked about who would take the next step among the organization’s top prospects. There was only one prospect who graduated and is currently slated for a full-time role with the Capitals in 2021-22. That player is left-handed shooting defenseman Martin Fehervary.
By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago
The Hershey Bears clinched the 2021 North Division title on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over the Binghamton Devils. Later in the evening, the Toronto Marlies took down the Laval Rocket, which also clinched the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy for the Bears as the AHL’s regular-season champion.
This is the 20th division win and eighth regular-season title in Bears history.
By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago
The North Division-leading Hershey Bears won again on Saturday, defeating the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins 3-1 at Giant Center.
Capitals defense prospect and 2018 first-round pick, Alex Alexeyev, scored his first goal of the season and it proved to be the game-winner.
