Photo: Sportsnet The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Spencer Smallman to a two-year, two-way contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.
Three NHLers have been placed on waivers on Oct. 10 – including someone who has become quite a familiar face. Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (Winnipeg Jets), Raphaël Lavoie (Edmonton Oilers) and Spencer Smallman (Washington Capitals) are up for grabs after getting put on waivers by their respective teams on Thursday afternoon.
Photo: Jamie Kellner The Washington Capitals placed right-wing Spencer Smallman on waivers on Thursday. If he clears, the 28-year-old will report to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Washington Capitals announced a pair of signings Tuesday morning, adding forwards Luke Philp and Spencer Smallman to one-year, two-way contracts. Both deals are worth $775,000 in the NHL.