Nathan Walker

UFA Nathan Walker is open to coming back to the Capitals if there’s an NHL opportunity

Capitals and Hershey Bears forward Nathan Walker is an impending Unrestricted Free Agent come July 1st. Currently, Walker is in Australia, acting as an ambassador for the 2019 Ice Hockey Classic, a hockey showcase that seeks to raise awareness and funds for the STOPCONCUSSIONS Foundation in association with Brain Injury Australia.

Logan Swinkels, from Puck Yeah NZ, took time out ahead of the showcase to speak to Walker about everything from his position as ambassador, his experience in the NHL, as well as what he likes to do in his downtime. But it was Walker’s comments about his UFA status that proved most interesting about his intentions once July 1st hits, and his future ambitions.

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Capitals recall Nathan Walker from Hershey Bears

The Capitals announced on Friday evening that they have recalled winger Nathan Walker from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Walker has 34 points in 54 games with Hershey during the 2018-19 season, with 14 goals and 20 assists.

The Capitals’ game Saturday against the New York Islanders is the final one of the Capitals’ regular season and will have no impact on who they will play in the first round of the playoffs. With their win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, the Capitals have already clinched first place in the Metropolitan division.

With the stakes low, Reirden was asked at his press conference after Friday’s optional skate about the possibility of some players seeing extra playing time and some regulars getting a rest.

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