Capitals Trim Camp Roster to 42, Place Smallman and Rosen on Waivers
The cuts tighten competition as Washington approaches the Oct. 7 roster deadline.
Overview
- Washington reassigned eight players Saturday morning, reducing its training camp group to 42.
- Lynden Lakovic returned to WHL Moose Jaw, while Zac Funk, Ryan Hofer, Ludwig Persson, Matt Strome, Alexander Suzdalev, Aaron Ness and goalie Mitch Gibson were sent to Hershey without needing waivers.
- Spencer Smallman and Calle Rosen were waived Friday for the purpose of a loan to Hershey, with assignments pending the waiver outcome.
- Reporting indicates goalie Clay Stevenson is a near‑term waiver decision and could be claimed if exposed, though Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren hold the NHL jobs.
- Hershey’s camp begins Sunday, the Capitals play four more preseason games through Oct. 4, NHL clubs must finalize 23‑man rosters by Oct. 7, and Washington opens Oct. 8 vs. Boston.