Capitals Recall Riley Barber

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Riley Barber from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. 

T.J. Oshie was placed on injured reserve (retroactive) to make room on the roster for Barber.

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The 6’0”, 200-pound forward leads Hershey with 18 points (8g, 10a) this season. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native has recorded six multi-point games this season, including a season high three points (1g, 2a) on Dec. 2 against the Binghamton Devils. In addition, Barber leads the Bears and is tied for seventh in the AHL in shots on goal (74).

Barber led the Bears in goals (20) and power play goals (10) last season, ranked tied for first in game-winning goals (5) and fourth in points (38).

Barber has earned 138 points (67g, 71a) in 193 career AHL games with Hershey. He was named Hershey’s Rookie of the Year in 2016 following a 55-point season (26g, 29a).

Barber made his NHL/Capitals debut on Feb. 24, 2017, against the Edmonton Oilers and played in three games with Washington in the 2016-17 season.

Barber played at Miami University (Ohio) for three seasons from 2012-15 and earned 123 points (54g, 69a) in 116 games. He was drafted by the Capitals in the sixth round, 167th overall, in the 2012 NHL Draft.

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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8 Responses to Capitals Recall Riley Barber

  1. Anonymous says:
    December 7, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    Nice to see…. I am not sure that DJ is much better than NW or LO….

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  4. Anonymous says:
    December 8, 2018 at 12:22 am

    I believe Barber needs to clear waivers to make it back to Hershey (didn’t he already go through that). Caps will eventually lose him.

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  6. hockeydruid says:
    December 8, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    Good call up and hope they keep him and send Jaskin packing. Would be nice to see him on the 4th line with Stephenson and Boyd.

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