"Smallman, 29, was re-signed to a two-year contract extension by the Capitals in April after playing his first season in Hershey. The 2024-25 campaign was a career-best for Smallman, as he recorded 34 points (10g, 24a) in 62 games for the Bears. The Prince Edward Island native was selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes and has previously played in the Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche organizations."
"Rosen, 31, was signed by the Capitals this past July and has prior NHL experience (93 games) with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, and St. Louis Blues. The Swedish blueliner previously won a Calder Cup with the Toronto Marlies and played the entirety of last season in the AHL with the Colorado Eagles. He recorded 34 points (10g, 24a) in 62 games."
Spencer Smallman and Calle Rosen were placed on NHL waivers by the Washington Capitals. If unclaimed by the other 31 NHL teams within 24 hours, both players will be assigned to the AHL. Hershey Bears training camp opens under new head coach Derek King, with the first preseason game next Wednesday. Smallman, 29, signed a two-year extension after a career-best 34-point season in 62 games and has played in the Hurricanes and Avalanche organizations. Rosen, 31, signed in July, has 93 NHL games, a Calder Cup with the Marlies, and recorded 34 points last season with the Colorado Eagles. Several former Hershey championship players moved overseas, increasing the importance of veteran AHL depth while the Capitals make further waiver decisions.
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