"According to a report from former NHL goaltender and NHL insider Kevin Weekes, a "few teams" could be waiting to pounce on the Capitals' Clay Stevenson with a waiver claim. Stevenson is set to be the Hershey Bears' starter in the AHL this season, but will need to be placed on waivers to get to Hershey at the outset of the year."
"Stevenson made his NHL debut in the Capitals' final 2024-25 regular-season game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, impressing head coach Spencer Carbery despite taking a 5-2 loss. He was sent back to Hershey soon after, earning his first career AHL playoff victory in the Atlantic Division Semifinals against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. During the regular season for the Bears, Stevenson had an 18-8-4 record along with a 2.94 goals-against average, an .888 save percentage, and two shutouts in 33 appearances."
A few teams are reportedly monitoring Clay Stevenson as a potential waiver claim after an impressive training camp performance. Stevenson must clear waivers to be assigned to the Hershey Bears, where he is slated to be the AHL starter. Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren occupy the top two goaltending spots, making a three-goalie opening unlikely. Stevenson made his NHL debut in a 5-2 loss but drew praise from the coach, then returned to Hershey and recorded his first AHL playoff win. Stevenson posted 18-8-4, a 2.94 GAA, .888 save percentage, and two shutouts this past season, with a stronger 2023-24 campaign of 24-10-2, 2.06 GAA, .922 save percentage, and seven shutouts. The organization views Stevenson as needing an opportunity to handle a heavier workload and prove himself as a primary starter.
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