Find out the latest on your favorite NHL players on . Hes a seller for the first time during his nine-year tenure, and he got a head start Thursday night, dealing defenseman Dmitry Orlov and winger Garnet Hathaway to the NHL-leading Boston Bruins for three picks, including a 2023 first-round selection, and 33-year-old winger Craig Smith. His team has holes in their lineup now. The top-six center, who turns 31 in May, entered Thursdays game on pace for 13 goals and 63 points a drop-off from the 24 goals and 78 points he produced a year ago. This season, he produced a career-high 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists). It can be somewhat of a distraction, but its part of the game and its something youve got to move on from.. Hes begun skating prior to the teams practices in recent weeks but remains a ways away from returning. Lars Eller, forward: It was a disjointed year for the 33-year-old third-line center. Merrimack College D1, Christian Meike When hes on, the 28-year-old can put his mark on a game. SOS: -0.10 (29th of 30), Playoffs:Lost Conference Quarter-Finals (4-2) to Pittsburgh Penguins, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 4:32AM. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It means theyre probably not about to get a young star player either. Ilya Samsonov, goaltender: The 2015 first-round pick has had three years to show hes capable of being a legitimate No. Geneseo State University D3, Matt McArdle I dont think anything is off the table.. Another grueling summer of treatment and rehab for his bum left hip? Its all on the table. Record: 41-27-10-4 (96 points), Finished 1st in NHLSoutheast Division (Schedule and Results), Goals For: 233 (13th of 30), Goals Against: 211 (13th of 30) Tarik El-Bashir is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Washington Capitals. Cincinnati Cyclones, Elmira Jackals, Kansas City Mavericks - ECHL, Sam Bowles Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Mississauga Steelheads; Ottawa 67's - OHL, Nicholas Bondra Fitchburg State University D3, James Vuillemot Hes worked as a beat writer for The New York Times, The Washington Post and, most recently, NBC Sports Washington. Bentley University D1, Sage Bittinger-Esser 9-time NHL All-Star. That puts them in a precarious spot. Christopher Newport University D3, Ryan Doppelheuer Connecticut Yankees - USPHL Premier, William "Mac" Robertson The Washington Capitals, who have lost six straight games and currently sit outside the playoffs at 28-26-6, made a significant move last night as the NHL's March 3rd trade deadline approaches. Pretty much. So, when you see guys no longer showing up in the locker room, its definitely hard. Alex Ovechkin, who signed a five-year contract with the Caps last summer, is. Johan Larsson, forward: The 29-year-old left winger filled the fourth-line role he was acquired at the deadline to fill, but there are younger options, like Jonsson-Fjallby, who, with more experience, can perform the same job and do it for less, too. Washington Capitals . Nicklas Backstrom, 35, has two years left on his $9.2 million AAV contract. Even a little angry. The defeat marked Washingtons sixth straight in regulation, the clubs longest such slump since October 2003. He is a native Washingtonian who has spent the past two decades writing about the citys teams, including stints covering the Redskins, Capitals and Georgetown mens basketball. But when hes on the ice, hes going to need help. His viability at this point is in a bottom-six role, at best. University of New England D3, Corey Kennedy Islanders Hockey Club - USPHL Premier, Steve Scheifele 12 were here. [I]ts pretty clear that what hes doing right now is hes talking to all his UFAs and saying Can I sign you or will I trade you?, Friedman says. Hes entering the final year of a team-friendly deal that averages $2.5 million per. 1 defenseman has been sidelined since being struck on the side of the head with a 90-mile-per-hour slap shot on Dec. 23. The Little Caps are pleased to announce that Director of Player Development Lyon Messier will coach the 16U Midget team for 2021-22 season. University of Virginia D2, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. The hope is that Lapierre, who turned 21 earlier this month, blossoms into an important piece for the organization in the future. (A) Here are just the most significant injuries to the most significant players: It is too simplistic to chalk up a bad season to bad luck, but regardless, these injuries provide a convenient pretense to the front office, who can use it to improve the team for next season without having to honor the Promise right now. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Hes also excited because he wants to win another Cup. Those are good,. Gustafssons contract was considered among the most valuable in the league this season. If everyone were healthy, he mightbe in some jeopardy, with McMichael pretty much penciled in as a center next season and Aliaksei Protas ready to make a push. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. With eight goals and 15 assists in 46 games, hes been a pleasant surprise. ANAHEIM -- Tom Wilson scored his second goal of the game at 1:09 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on . Atlanta Jr. Knights - USPHL Elite, Christopher Javens Russian Machine Never Breaks is not associated with the Washington Capitals; Monumental Sports, the NHL, or its properties. Boulder Bison - WSHL, Matthew Jahn Too many guys over 30, they need a younger core group of players to put around Ovechkin so he can get the most out of however many years he has left and maybe even win another championship. It should also be noted that Alexeyev, 23, is a pending restricted free agent. Dubuque Fighting Saints, Sioux City Musketeers, Craig Vardy Johnstown Tomahawks, Springfield Jr. Blues, Matt McArdle To me a rebuild is when you look the players, the coaches, the fans in the eye and say were gonna be really, really bad. And if we were really, really bad, I dont think Ovechkin would break the record.. 1 goaltender going forward. Alex Ovechkin, forward: The 36-year-old Caps captain scored 50 goals for the ninth time, and the 90 points he accumulated marked his highest output since he recorded 109 in 2009-10, his age 24 season. He may not be the first-line center he once was but the hope is that he can be a productive middle-six center/power play maestro for the Caps during this transitional phase. University of New Hampshire D1, James Sixsmith He was replaced by James Wood, considered Washington's top prospect. Danville Wings, Sioux Falls Stampede, Ryan Leibold Sioux City Musketeers - USHL, Cade Groton The Washington Capitals announced on Saturday that they have returned defenseman Dylan McIlrath to Hershey. Follow Tarik on Twitter @Tarik_ElBashir, Defenseman John Carlson. Buy his book. He was invited to the New York Rangers main camp, played an AHL game, and then went to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) where he won the Kelly Cup with the South Carolina Stingrays. They wont win the race, but they wont go into the ditch either. Next season hell enter the final year of his entry-level contract, which averages $791,667, making him the biggest bargain on the roster. 2018 USA Hockey Men's Winter Olympic Team, Jeremy Roenick Nick Jensen, defenseman: Although he was a key a part of the blue line that, in MacLellans estimation, wasnt as good in the playoffs as the regular season, Jensen had a strong season overall. George Mason University D1, Jacob Lechner Apr 1, WSH (39-29) lost to DET, 1-2 OT. USNTDP, USA Hockey World Junior Championships, Jay Williams Buffalo Jr. Sabres - OJHL, Philipe Doucet Players on this team's active roster in bold. The 2018 second-rounder isnt having as strong a season as he did last year but, at 23, hes established himself as a solid NHLer with some runway to improve. It wouldnt be a surprise if contending teams are very interested. Dec 20, WSH (13-13) tied with BUF, 2-2 OT, 41. So lets take stock of whos probably staying and who else might be on the move in the coming days. The Washington Capitals announced their 54-man roster ahead of the start of 2021 Training Camp on Thursday. Frequently Asked Questions about the NHL and Hockey, Subscribe to Stathead Hockey: Get your first month FREE. Copyright 1999-2020 Lincoln Hockey and the National Hockey League. Welcome to the fifth installment of NoVa Caps' Washington Capitals Monthly Prospects Report for the 2022-2023 season. Sign up for Stathead Hockey - first month free. The 26-year-old Tuch has been a mainstay on a line centered by Tage Thompson and rounded out by Jeff Skinner, and he ranks second on the team with 28 goals and 62 points both career highs. "We're not going to rebuild the team [while Alex Ovechkin is here]," Leonsis told Wyshynski. Skip to main content clock menu more-arrow no Danville, Kalamazoo, Detroit - NJAHL, Justin Mendoza University of New Hampshire D1, David Trantin 04:59 March 1, 2023. Record: 41-27-10-4 (96 points), Finished 1st in NHL Southeast Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Ron Wilson (41-27-10-4) Captain: Adam Oates. Use our service now at a great price! Nov 14, WSH (3-9) tied with PHX, 2-2 OT, 33. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Michal Kempny, defenseman: After starting the season with AHL Hershey, the 31-year-old returned to D.C. and saw spot duty, suiting up for 15 games. Looks like both players are going to Boston in exchange for Craig Smith and three picks; 2023 1st, 2024 3rd and 2025 2nd. I suspect well see more attention paid this summer specifically to complementing Ovechkin as linemates. Hes been mostly solid in his first season in D.C. and is tied with the Islanders Ilya Sorokin for the most shutouts with five. Anthony Mantha, forward: The 27-year-old, who missed most of the regular season after undergoing shoulder surgery in November, can dominate games, like his two-goal, two-assist performance before friends and family in Montreal on April 16 and his 10-hit performance in Game 1 of this years playoffs. The official 2021 roster of the Washington Capitals, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. He's not anymore. Both Samsonov and Vanecek are restricted free agents with arbitration rights. Please login to leave a reply. Bridgeport Sound Tigers - AHL; Cincinnati - ECHL; Cologne - DEL ; Lrenskog Hk - GET, Nick Sorkin I call this strategy the Promise Strategy. Join our linker program. He sounded disappointed. University of New Hampshire D1, Chris Thompson The Caps signed goalie Charlie Lindgren to a three-year deal despite his limited NHL experience. 7 defenseman has appeared in 42 games this season due in large part to the injuries the Caps have absorbed on the back end. Marcus Johansson, forward: In his second stint with the Caps, Johansson, wholl turn 32 at the start of next season, had his moments, including scoring the game-winner in Game 3 vs. the Panthers. Greg Betzold He was in the majors by April of his second full professional season. Signed through 2025-26, the Caps captain is about to be at the center of one of the biggest stories in sports as he chases down Wayne Gretzkys record for the most goals in NHL history. Carl Hagelin, forward: The 33-year-old resumed skating in the playoffs after suffering a significant left eye injury on March 1. Elliot Lake Bobcats - NOJHL, Jacob Caffery Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets AHL Rosters Abbotsford Canucks Bakersfield Condors Belleville Senators Bridgeport Islanders Calgary Wranglers Charlotte Checkers Chicago Wolves Cleveland Monsters Coachella Valley Firebirds Colorado Eagles Grand Rapids Griffins Hartford Wolf Pack Henderson Silver Knights Hershey Bears Iowa Wild The bottom-six winger, who turns 27 in May, was claimed off waivers in November and has been in and out of the lineup. Well, it could be quite a lot, actually. Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers - EHL, Zach Pard Martin Fehervary, defenseman: The swift-skating Slovak, who is currently representing his country at the IIHF World Championship, enjoyed a breakout rookie season. . Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. New Hampshire Jr. Do you have a sports website? Oct 29, WSH (1-6) tied with PHI, 1-1 OT, 17. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The 6'6, 235-pound forward appeared in . Robert Morris University D1, Geoff Kostrzebski Mar 30, WSH (39-28) lost to CAR, 3-4 OT, 78. DATE TRANSACTION; February 23, 2023: Acquired a third-round 2024 draft selection from Minnesota Wild for LW Marcus Johansson. Montreal Canadians and Arizona Coyotes - NHL; Hamilton Bulldogs, St. John's IceCaps, Tucson Roadrunners, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Milwaukee Admirals - AHL Craig Vardy Knoxville - SPHL Stephen Werner 2003 NHL Second-Round Pick - Washington Capitals; Hershey Bears - AHL: SC Stingrays - ECHL; EHC Wolfsburg - DEL; Graz 99ers - EBEL A day after the Blues shipped the versatile 27-year-old forward to the Vegas Golden Knights for 2021 first-round pick Zach Dean, the purge . Its not gonna happen with this team as it is now. Philadelphia Flyers - USPHL Premier, Roger Mattioli Phoenix - ECHL; Ft. Wayne Komets - UHL, James Sixsmith Tom Wilson, forward: The 28-year-old power forward had a career year in goals (24) and points (52) and, just as important, stayed out of the NHL Department of Player Safetys crosshairs. After spending all of last season in Washington, the 2019 first-rounder started the season on the Caps roster. The Caps should have started their rebuild two years ago. Washington seems happy to extend their NHL-tier players as long they meet the near-term goals of the Promise Strategy. Hes viewed as a big part of the teams future and, potentially, the successor to Ovechkin as captain. Stockton Thunder - ECHL, Amarillo Gorillas - CHL, Mississippi Surge - SPHL, Matt Mallgrave And William Nylander has felt it. MacLellan hinted that another year like this past one is not practical for Backstrom or the team. Vanderbilt University D3, Victor Hugo The Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, and the Promise Strategy. WASHINGTON If there was any doubt about which direction Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was leaning ahead of the NHLs trade deadline, the suspense is over. Northeastern University D1, Jamie Fritsch Rockies non-roster infielder Julio Carreras, ranked 29th on the club's Top 30 Prospects list, led the Minors in doubles last season with a combined 42 at High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford. Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets AHL Rosters Abbotsford Canucks Bakersfield Condors Belleville Senators Bridgeport Islanders Calgary Wranglers Charlotte Checkers Chicago Wolves Cleveland Monsters Coachella Valley Firebirds Colorado Eagles Grand Rapids Griffins Hartford Wolf Pack Henderson Silver Knights Hershey Bears Philadelphia Revolutions - EHL, Julian Conan The Caps previously held the Boston Bruins first-round pick, acquired in the Orlov/Hathaway trade, but they subsequently traded it to acquire defender Rasmus Sandin. We saw it in Washingtons league-worst injuries, and well continue to see it in players who can no longer be considered stars. This trade allows us to acquire draft capital, infuse youth and restock our system, MacLellan said in a release. The No. Gustafsson, who turns 31 next month and is playing on an expiring one-year, $800,000 contract, is the leagues most efficient offensive defenseman in terms of cost per point ($23,529) with seven goals and 27 assists entering Thursdays game. But hes also 36 and has struggled to stay healthy in recent seasons, due in no small part to his hard-nosed playing style. "To me a rebuild is when you look the players . But his team-leading six goals in the playoffs underscored his value for an organization that fancies itself as a contender. The bottom-six center, who turns 34 in May, has a wealth of playoff experience (96 games) and a knack for scoring big goals. This is the fourth entry in our series breaking down the significant tr ades of the 2022/23 season.As opposed to giving out grades, this series explores why the teams were motivated to make the moves His most common opposite winger this season has been Conor Sheary, an expiring free agent who might leave the team as early as this week. Hes kind of made to be a Bruin because he plays the style that the fan base loves. Montreal Canadians and Arizona Coyotes - NHL; Hamilton Bulldogs, St. John's IceCaps, Tucson Roadrunners, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Milwaukee Admirals - AHL, Stephen Werner 4. Scoring a career-high 35 points during the 2021-22 season, Orlov has become a valuable asset. But, like Larsson, there will be other options, both internal and external, whom MacLellan figures toexamine first, especially if he must spend big on a goalie. October 10, 2022 3:46 pm. (A) James Madison University D2, Lowell Simpson T.J. Oshie, forward: It was a difficult regular season for the 35-year-old winger, who was limited to 44 games due to injury and illness. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Hes worked as a beat writer for The New York Times, The Washington Post and, most recently, NBC Sports Washington. Oct 21, WSH (1-4) tied with NYI, 4-4 OT, 11. Losers of their last five games, the Capitals path to the playoffs is becoming increasingly narrow as each day passes. Hell need to get creative again this summer to shore up thinning ranks within limits. University of Delaware D1, Michael Villano By Becca H @BeccaH_JR Feb 26, 2023, 8:00am EST If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. Vitek Vanecek, goaltender: Because of his overall body of work during the regular season, Vanecek got the net to start the playoffs but was pulled after allowing five goals on 15 shots in Game 2. 4 Overall), Daniel Fritz NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. Trevor van Riemsdyk, defenseman: A versatile third pair defenseman who, on most nights, outperforms his $950,000 cap hit. St. ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have loaned defenseman Dylan McIlrath to. In the final year of a 6-year, $30.6MM contract signed prior to the 2017-18 NHL season, Orlov has become a familiar name on the Capitals back end. Hes also a free agent at seasons end. The 2018 first-round pick isnt ready for a full-time role but the hope is that hell get there. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts D3, Kris Carlson University of Alaska-Anchorage D1, Drew Best Data Provided By 2008 NHL 7th round Pick- LA Kings; Adirondack Phantoms - AHL; EC Red Bull Salzburg - EBEL; EHC Mnchen - DEL; Linkpings HC - SHL, Jeremy Roenick With Orlov gone and other defensemen potentially on the move in the coming days, there figure to be openings on the blue line next season. All Rights Reserved. The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday afternoon in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a first . Id even deal Carlson. Washington should have another winner this season. Justin Schultz, defenseman: The third-pair defenseman, wholl turn 32 in July, saw his ice time decline to 16:55 per game sixth on Washingtons blue line in the second season of a two-year, $8 million contract. TJ Oshie, 36, has two years left on his $5.8 million AAV contract. France, 27, Theyre just trying to get across the finish line: 895 goals. USA Hockey World Junior Championships, Jarred Tinordi While this season has proven challenging with injuries to our significant players, MacLellan said in a statement accompanying the Orlov trade, we are in a position to use some of our current assets to retool our club and build a competitive team moving forward.. Players like TvR are essential for top-heavy teams like the Caps. Enter Search Term. As the long-time Metropolitan heavyweight looks to climb back into the playoffs, the Capitals brass seems to be doing their due diligence this upcoming trade deadline. Waterloo Black Hawks, Sioux City Musketeers, Chris Thompson All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Improve your traffic, find everything you want with Michigan Tech D1 The Caps like TvR, who turns 32 in July. Lake Superior State University D1, Casey Thrush But that hasnt happened often enough for coach Peter Laviolette, who scratched the big winger four times in a span of six games last month. George Mason University D1, Dennis Malseed He is a native Washingtonian who has spent the past two decades writing about the city's teams, including. Orlov, who had been the Caps fourth most tenured player after Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson, suspected a trade might be in the works after little headway had been made on an extension in recent weeks. (Top photo of Marcus Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom: John McCreary / NHLI via Getty Images). Inked to a three-year contract in the offseason, the 29-year-old did exactly what he was signed to do in December: he went 9-2-0 with a .929 and a 2.02 goals-against average to keep the Caps in the hunt while Kuemper recovered from a head injury. Oct 7, WSH (0-1) tied with CAR, 3-3 OT, 3. The Caps pick at No. Concordia College D1; D3, Julian Kell Dmitry Orlov, defenseman: The 30-year-old enjoyed a very strong season in which he registered career highs in goals (12) and points (35) while skating 20:58 per game, the second-highest total on the team behind Carlsons 23:49. The Washington Little Capitals strive to identify and develop the best talent in the area to produce competitive hockey teams. University of South Carolina D3, Robert Kreager Washington Capitals and WashingtonCaps.com, WashingtonCapitals.com are trademarks of Lincoln Hockey. 2013 Playing Rule Change Video. College of the Holy Cross D1, Nick Sorkin Joining Orlov as a scratch, Hathaway also finds himself likely headed out of the nations Capital in a few days. Garnet Hathaway, forward: The 30-year-old winger notched a career-high 14 goals and 26 points this season. The 32-year-old is a good defender who can anchor the penalty kill and provide value for a contender with an expiring contract that has a $2.5 million cap hit. This is not a full-scale selloff like youd see in an earnest rebuild. The 2020 first-round pick has had an up-and-down season in Hershey, amassing 10 goals and 13 assists in 47 games. Goals For: 233 (13th of 30), Goals Against: 211 (13th of 30) (Raj Mehta / USA Today), Lars Eller is the only remaining Capitals player on The Athletics Trade Board. Make these trades now while theres still value to trade. University of New Hampshire D1, Andrew Panzarella Thats an important demarcation, perhaps implying the teams plans following the end of Alex Ovechkins contract and the fulfillment of the Promise. But Leonsis was too stubborn, and only cared about Ovis goal chase, and selling out Cap One. Western New England University D3, Ryan Kupperman I think that quote perfectly encapsulates Washingtons strategy, which weve seen enacted in recent weeks. Larsson, 29, is an unrestricted free agent. Two days after the Capitals season ended in the first round for the fourth straight year, Brian MacLellan stood at the lectern and, in typical MacLellan fashion, did not hold back, at least as far as NHL general managers go when speaking to reporters. Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2022-23 Season Part 3: Drop the puck! Hes highly regarded internally, but similar to Lapierre and McMichael, hes not considered untradeable as the Caps seek to reinvent themselves on the fly. Obviously thats part of the business, and its a sad part. SRS: 0.16 (14th of 30), St. Lawrence University D1, Brad Holzwart The Promise Strategy has to address this somehow, but I am not sure the team could do so unilaterally. NHL 2020. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 2. Primary Arena: MCI Center. Matt Irwin, defenseman: This probably doesnt qualify as a big decision, but you never know how much you need a reliable seventh defenseman until you dont have one. Or write about sports? Washington has been exceptionally good at finding value at the time when most teams overpay for players. Players Staff Active This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Washington Little Capitals privacy policy. American International College D1, Kristofer Carlson All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. University of Connecticut D2, Jared Lechner Erie Otters - OHL; Kelowna Rockets - WHL, Nick Petersen And well see it much more starkly this summer. Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey . Shawinigan Cataractes & St. John Sea Dogs - QMJHL, Adam Varga But, like most fourth-liners, hes always in jeopardy of being replaced by a younger, less-expensive player. Duh. Irwin, 35, is a UFA and has 47 games of playoff experience. The optimal scenario is the players either re-signing with the team or getting traded for players and picks before Friday at 3 PM. The Washington Capitals are a wagon, running at high speed, trying to keep the wheels from falling off. Basically, Keator added, the comments on Twitter have been, I guess we have to go from hating Garnet Hathaway to love him.. Washington Little Capitals 16U AAA: T1EHL 16U AAA; AYHL 16U AAA Premier; 25-26-1: 91.72: Washington Little Capitals 18U AAA: AYHL 18U AAA Premier; T1EHL 18U AAA; 4-42-1: 90.34: Washington Little Capitals 15U AAA: T1EHL 15U AAA; AYHL 15U AAA Premier; 23-30-1: 90.01: Bantam: Washington Little Capitals 08 AAA: T1EHL 08 AAA; AYHL 08 AAA Premier; 22 . League Search Page-> NHL-> 2021-22-> Washington Capitals-> Roster & Statistics. Were not going to rebuild the team [while Alex Ovechkin is here], Leonsis told Wyshynski. At five million and for a player at age 25, thats not a large risk. He then played junior hockey for the Texas Tornado in the North American Hockey League (NAHL), where he won a national championship, and later with the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL). With an average age of 31, theyre the oldest team in the league. What makes Washington unique in this moment is their considerations for extensions and what theyre looking for in a trade. 2013 Playing Rule Changes Video Examples. Nic Dowd, forward: Although the fourth-line center was limited to 64 games due to injury and COVID-19, he continues to improve in his early 30s. Tarik graduated from Howard University and resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two children. But that doesnt mean a return to the NHL is a given, as he said on breakdown day. Hes a UFA at seasons end, won the Stanley Cup last season in Colorado and could provide speedy depth for a team thats prepping for a deep run. 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