The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Mike Sgarbossa to the Hershey Bears ahead of the Caps’ matchup against the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Meanwhile, Trevor van Riemsdyk was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a lower-body injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals are expected to call up another forward Friday morning to replace Anthony Mantha, who will not travel with the team to New Jersey after taking a puck to the face against the Florida Panthers.
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The Washington Capitals have loaned forward Mike Sgarbossa to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. In addition, the Capitals have placed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on Injured Reserve (IR).
Sgarbossa, 31, leads Hershey in scoring with 12 points (3g, 9a) in 11 games this season and ranks tied for first on the team in game-winning goals (2).
The 6’0”, 185-pound center recorded 58 points (21g, 37a) in 60 regular-season games with Hershey in 2022-23, his fifth season with the Bears. Last season, Sgarbossa led Hershey in assists, points and power-play assists (16) and ranked tied for first on the team in game-winning goals (5), second in power-play points (18), tied for second in plus/minus (+19) and third in goals. Sgarbossa’s 58 points marked his highest single season point total since 2018-19 (65p in 75 GP), his first season with the Bears, while his 37 assists marked a career high. In 229 games with Hershey, Sgarbossa has recorded 206 points (82g, 124a).
The Campbellville, Ontario native has appeared in 17 games with the Capitals since the 2019-20 season, recording six points (2g, 4a). In 65 career NHL games with the Capitals, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks and Colorado Avalanche, Sgarbossa has recorded 16 points (4g, 12a). Sgarbossa has recorded 405 points (154g, 251a) in 541 career AHL games with the Bears, Manitoba Moose, San Diego Gulls, Springfield Thunderbirds, Lake Erie Monsters and Norfolk Admirals.
By Jacob Cheris
Why does that not surprise me? TVR on IR. I expect Aktell and Johansen in the lineup tomorrow as Alexeyev is currently in the doghouse.
I also expect to hear of Mantha going on IR soon. Surprised that didn’t happen already. I doubt he’s injured as badly as Carlson but don’t expect him back in the immediate future.
So who gets to be the forward that’s called up since Carberry wants a 13th forward available? Hopefully, they can call someone with skill who can finish and be part of our Top 6.
And who will be called up from Hershey that will slot into the top 6?
Do they bring NAK back or maybe give Ivan or Snively a shot. Other than that its slim pickens right now.
Wish Sgarbossa had gotten on the ice.