Richard Panik

Former Capital Richard Panik put on waivers by New York Islanders

The New York Islanders were forced to make a salary dump over the offseason, jettisoning defenseman Nick Leddy ($5.5 million AAV) to the Detroit Red Wings for Richard Panik (Red Wings retained half his salary, $1.375 million) and a second-round pick. For Panik, the trade put him on his fourth different team in a little over two years.

Landing on the Island, however, appeared to be a good opportunity for the former Capital. The Islanders notoriously do not have much forward depth or high-end skill.

Now after a full training camp, Panik will not start the year with the team and was put on waivers by GM Lou Lamoriello. Panik was one of 14 players who hit the waiver wire on Saturday, including Panik’s close friend Michal Kempny.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Islanders acquire Richard Panik and second round pick from Red Wings for Nick Leddy

Former Capital Richard Panik is on the move again.

In a transaction that appears inspired by the upcoming Expansion Draft, the New York Islanders jettisoned defenseman Nick Leddy ($5.5 million AAV) to the Red Wings for Panik and a 2021 second-round pick.

Saturday, protection lists must be submitted by every NHL team except for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Islanders’ calculation was that they were likely going to protect Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, and Scott Mayfield on their backend. Instead of losing Leddy for nothing to the Seattle Kraken, they dealt him for a future asset and Panik, who would they be okay with exposing.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Jakub Vrana scored four goals in the Red Wings’ 7-3 win over the Stars. It was The Snek’s second career hat trick.

In his fourth game as a Red Wing, our son Jakub Vrana has scored a hat trick plus one.

This is the second hat trick of Vrana’s career. His last came against the Calgary Flames in November 2019 when the Nationals invaded Capital One Arena and celebrated their World Series championship.

This is, obviously, The Snek’s first four-goal game.

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By Peter Hassett and Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Anthony Mantha becomes first full-time player since Alex Chiasson to wear number 39 for Capitals

The Washington Capitals acquired winger Anthony Mantha in a blockbuster trade deadline deal on Monday.

Mantha will wear number 39. According to Hockey Reference, Mantha is the 12th player in Capitals history to wear number 39 and the second player this season.

Mantha wore 39 in Detroit from 2016-2021.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Capitals acquire Anthony Mantha from Red Wings for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and picks

The Washington Capitals made another last-minute deal at the trade deadline and it’s a blockbuster.

The Caps traded 2018 Stanley Cup champion Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a first and second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for star forward Anthony Mantha.

The news was first reported by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Richard Panik clears waivers, assigned to Capitals’ taxi squad

Washington Capitals forward Richard Panik cleared waivers.

Panik was placed on waivers on Wednesday to open up some cap space ahead for the Capitals ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline on Monday at 3 PM.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Capitals place Richard Panik on waivers

Days ahead of the trade deadline, the Washington Capitals have made their first move to open up some cap space to their cash-strapped team.

Wednesday, the Capitals placed depth forward Richard Panik on waivers.

The trade deadline is 3 PM on Monday. Henrik Lundqvist ($1.5 AAV) is also learning this week if he can return to the NHL this season after open-heart surgery.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Richard Panik joins Tom Wilson and Carl Hagelin’s band with some air guitar

Richard Panik, who recently played in his 500th career game, showed off an unknown talent during warmups on Friday.

As Tom Wilson and Carl Hagelin played some of their smooth jazz, Panik joined the band and added some sweet bass.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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The Capitals celebrate Evgeny Kuznetsov’s 500th NHL game with tribute video

Evgeny Kuznetsov became the 13th player to play in 500 games with the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

The Capitals aired a tribute video during the game to honor Kuzy for all of his contributions throughout his tenure with the team.

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By Eliza Kravitz 2 years ago

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Four Capitals players wore pink tie-dye headbands during practice

Four Washington Capitals players wore a bold accessory out onto the ice during practice on Tuesday.

Ilya Samsonov, Nic Dowd, Nick Jensen, and Richard Panik all rocked pink tie dye headbands.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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