Goalie Start
Vanecek was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.
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Goalie Start
Vanecek will start the Capitals' season opener vs. the Rangers.
Vanecek went 21-10-4 with a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% in his rookie season with the Capitals. This offseason he was lost in the expansion draft but was re-acquired for a 2023 second-round pick after the Kraken signed Philipp Grubauer. Head coach Peter Laviolette said that Vanceck “separated himself a little bit” in training camp and that’s why he gets the nod on opening night.
Goalie Start
Vanecek was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals' morning skate.
Vanecek went 21-10-4 with a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% in his rookie season with the Capitals. This offseason he was lost in the expansion draft but was re-acquired for a 2023 second-round pick after the Kraken signed Philipp Grubauer. Head coach Peter Laviolette said that Vanceck “separated himself a little bit” in training camp and that’s why he gets the nod on opening night.
The Oilers have re-signed Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year contract.
Yamamoto had a terrific 27-game stretch in 2020 but failed to match that production in his first full season in 2021. Yamamoto scored just eight goals and 13 assists (21 points) in 52 games last year, playing almost exclusively with Leon Draisaitl. The lack of production led to Yamamoto getting a one-year bridge deal at $1.175M to prove he can bounce back before the Oilers commit to him with big dollars on a longer-term deal.
The Flames have re-signed Juuso Valimaki to a two-year, $3.1 million contract.
The Coyotes have signed Michael Carcone to a two-year, two-way contract.
The Senators have signed Andrew Agozzino to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Flames have signed Nick DeSimone to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Coyotes have signed Liam O'Brien to a one-year, two-way contract.
The Capitals have acquired Vitek Vanecek from the Kraken for a 2023 2nd round pick.
The Hurricanes have signed Ian Cole to a one-year contract worth $2.9 million.
The Jets have acquired Nate Schmidt from the Canucks for a 2022 third-round pick.
The Rangers have acquired Nick DeSimone and '22 4th round pick from the Golden Knights for Brett Howden.
DeSimone was sent to the Golden Knights as a part of the Mattias Janmark trade last April. The 26-year-old has spent his entire pro career in the AHL, finishing last season with no goals and 11 assists in 22 games. Look for him to open the 2021-22 season in the AHL.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kevin Stenlund to a one-year contract extension.
The Sabres have signed J-J Peterka to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Panthers have signed Kevin Connauton to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Line Change
Schmidt will draw back into the Canucks lineup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Vanecek will start Game 1 vs. the Bruins.
Goalie Start
Vanecek is projected to start Game 1 vs. the Bruins.