The Washington Capitals have assigned defenseman Alex Alexeyev to the Hershey Bears on a conditioning loan, following limited play with only five games this season. Coach Spencer Carbery emphasized the difficulty of allocating playing time to healthy scratches like Alexeyev, highlighting the current team's success and roster constraints. The conditioning loan allows Alexeyev to play for up to 14 days while remaining on the Capitals' roster. With a full 23-man lineup, the Capitals face challenges in making any roster changes necessary for the upcoming trade deadline, particularly regarding potential acquisitions.
The Washington Capitals announced the assignment of defenseman Alex Alexeyev to the AHL's Hershey Bears on a conditioning loan for game time opportunities.
Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged the challenges of providing playing time to healthy scratches, citing team success and player performance as complicating factors.
The Capitals have a full 23-man roster, necessitating trades or waivers for any adjustments to enable roster changes before the trade deadline.
Alexeyev has played only five games this season for the Capitals and is on the final year of a contract with arbitration eligibility this summer.
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