"Jesper Vikman, a Swedish goaltender selected by Vegas in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, was the only player sent back to Washington. The 23-year-old backstop has never posted above a .900 save percentage in the AHL, but it's not his statistics that are notable."
"The crowded nets could hint that the Capitals plan to move out a goaltender, namely Charlie Lindgren, with multiple teams around the NHL seeking help in net. According to hockey insider Frank Seravalli, among the teams in the market for a goalie are the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Anaheim Ducks."
"Lindgren has shown, particularly during the 2023-24 season, that he can push a team into the playoffs on his own. However, after the Capitals brought Logan Thompson in last year, Lindgren's role has diminished, going from 50 appearances two seasons ago to 39 last season and just 19 this year."
The Washington Capitals traded for Jesper Vikman, a 23-year-old Swedish goaltender from Vegas, in a deal that sent Dowd to the Golden Knights. Vikman, drafted by Vegas in 2020, has been loaned to the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. The Bears now carry four goaltenders while their ECHL affiliate, the Stingrays, also has a full goaltending roster. This crowded depth chart suggests the Capitals may trade Charlie Lindgren, whose role has diminished since Logan Thompson's arrival. Lindgren, 32, has appeared in only 19 games this season despite signing a three-year, $9 million extension. Multiple NHL teams including Montreal, Ottawa, Carolina, and Anaheim are seeking goaltending help.
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