MARCH 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals trading Evgeny Kuznetsov to Hurricanes The move comes on the heels of Carolina acquiring Jake Guentzel from Pittsburgh on Thursday as the Hurricanes make a push at the deadline.
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The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights acquired Tomas Hertl from San Jose in what so far stands as the biggest deal made on the final day of NHL tradingMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carolina bound Kuznetsov was traded to Carolina from Washington in exchange for 2025 third-round pick, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of his $7.8 milli...
Impact Kuznetsov is currently in the follow-up care phase, after completing his stint in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He had six goals and 11 assists in 43 games with the Capitals before the trade. The 31-year-old will likely line up as a middle-two center with the Hurricanes, once he clears the last phase of his rehabilitation.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Perspective | Evgeny Kuznetsov's thrilling peaks make his decline such an awful shame The Capitals are at their latest crossroads. So is one of the most important players in franchise history.
MARCH 6 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals assign Evgeny Kuznetsov to Hershey after clearing waivers Kuznetsov has one year left on his contract at a cap hit of $7.8 million and $8 million in actual money owed. That and his inconsistent play...
MARCH 3 • PENNLIVE.COM
Longtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to join AHL Hershey after clearing waivers
Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears after clearing waiversMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals waive former star center Evgeny Kuznetsov The Washington Capitals placed former star center Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers, just hours after he was cleared to resume practice after miss...
MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Capitals Place Evgeny Kuznetsov on Waivers After Being Cleared to Practise by Player Assistance Program The NHL and NHLPA Player Assistance Program cleared Evgeny Kuznetsov to practise Saturday morning. The Washington Capitals have since placed...
MARCH 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Put on waivers Kuznetsov, who has been cleared to practice by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, was put on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Kuznetsov had six goals and 17 points in 43 contests this season before entering the program Feb. 5. He comes with a $7.8 million cap hit through the 2024-25 campaign, so the 31-year-old is unlikely to be claimed. GM Brian MacLellan said the decision to waive Kuznetsov was about providing him with a fresh start, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press, so the plan is presumably to send him to AHL Hershey if he clears.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers after he was cleared to practice again
The Washington Capitals have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waiversMARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared to return to practice after stint in player assistance program Kuznetsov, a center for the Washington Capitals, entered the NHL’s player assistance program in early February.
MARCH 2 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Kuznetsov cleared by NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to resume practicing with Capitals | NHL.com NEW YORK/TORONTO -- The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Washington Capitals forw...
MARCH 2 • NHL.COM
Cleared to practice Kuznetsov (personal) has been cleared to practice Saturday by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Impact Kuznetsov entered the program 26 days ago. He has now entered the follow-up stage of the program and while he has been given the okay to practice, he has not been cleared to play in an NHL game. Kuznetsov has six goals and 11 assists in 43 games this season.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Capitals C Evgeny Kuznetsov enters player assistance program Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday.Kuznetsov will be out indefinitely as...
FEBRUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov to Receive Care from NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program Evgeny Kuznetsov will be unavailable to the Washington Capitals while he receives care from the NHL and NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
FEBRUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM
Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance programFEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters Player Assistance program Kuznetsov (personal) entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Monday
Impact Kuznetsov will take an indefinite leave of absence while he seeks treatment from the Player Assistance Program for an undisclosed issue. The 31-year-old forward has posted six goals and 17 points - alongside a minus-11 rating- in 43 games this season.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Not skating Monday Kuznetsov (personal) did not take part in Monday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Kuznetsov's availability for Tuesday's home game against Montreal has yet to be determined, but the Capitals recalled Michael Sgarbossa from AHL Hershey to potentially cover any absensnce. The 31-year-old has had a very disappointing campaign with just six goals and 17 points in 43 games and is far from a reliable fantasy asset these days
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers Saturday Kuznetsov notched two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.
Impact The two helpers Saturday matches his entire point total from the 10 games prior. Kuznetsov has had a rough season so far with six goals and 17 points in 43 contests, but he's still seeing power-play time and could work his way back into a top-six role at even strength if he shows more consistency after the All-Star break.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Two-point effort in loss Kuznetsov picked up a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Both points came in the second period as the Capitals rallied from an early 3-1 deficit, but the game was all Devils after that. Kuznetsov snapped a 10-game point drought with the performance, and on the season the 31-year-old has stumbled to a disappointing six goals and 13 points through 32 contests.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kuznetsov scores in shootout to lift Capitals over Hurricanes 2-1
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday nightDECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Kuznetsov (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Nashville, according to Robby Stanley of NHL.com.
Impact Kuznetsov will be back in the lineup from a one-game absence. He has registered five goals, 11 points and 46 shots on net through 22 outings this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Thursday's game Kuznetsov (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Flyers.
Impact Kuznetsov will miss at least one game due to the illness. The 31-year-old had two points over his last three games. With Kuznetsov out, Matthew Phillips is expected to be in the lineup Thursday.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
