Overview
- Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that Washington granted Miroshnichenko and his agent permission to explore trades with other NHL teams.
- The Capitals have made clear they will not place him on waivers and will only move him for a “legit return” because they expect he would be claimed.
- Miroshnichenko has appeared in three games this season with one goal and about 11 minutes of ice time while posting 101 points in 141 AHL games and winning a Calder Cup.
- Coach Spencer Carbery praised Miroshnichenko’s professionalism during repeated healthy scratches and said the player remains ready to step into the lineup if injuries create opportunity.
- Insiders compare likely market value to recent deals such as the Egor Chinakhov trade, suggesting a second- or third-round pick range, and Washington may hold if offers do not meet that price.