Capitals Assign Defenseman Paul LaDue From Hershey To Taxi Squad

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Jon Sorensen
Photo: Mark J. Terrill/AP

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday morning that they have re-assigned defenseman Paul LaDue from the Hershey Bears to the Capitals taxi squad.

LaDue has two goals and four assists in 16 games played so far this season with the Hershey Bears.

The Washington Capitals signed the right-handed defenseman to a one-year, $700,000 contract on October 10.

LaDue, 28, recorded an assist in two games with the Los Angeles Kings last season. Additionally, the 6’2”, 200-pound defenseman registered 27 points (9g, 18a) in 48 games with the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League (AHL).

The Grand Forks, N.D., native recorded five points (2g, 3a) in 33 games with the Kings in the 2018-19 season. LaDue led all team defensemen with at least 15 games played in shot attempt percentage at five-on-five (402 shot attempts for, 393 against) and ranked second in hits per 60 minutes of play (7.01).

LaDue attended the University of North Dakota, winning an NCAA Championship during the 2015-16 season.

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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1 Response to Capitals Assign Defenseman Paul LaDue From Hershey To Taxi Squad

  1. Marky says:
    April 13, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Playoff depth I would think.

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