The Washington Capitals have introduced that veteran ahead T.J. Oshie will start the 2024-25 season on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) as a consequence of ongoing power again points. Oshie, who turns 38 in December, has been battling accidents for a while and is within the remaining 12 months of a contract with a $5.75 million cap hit. This information felt considerably inevitable, but it surely’s nonetheless a blow to the group heading into the season.
In a press release, Oshie addressed his harm struggles, saying, “The final season was difficult for me, my household, and my teammates as I handled a power again harm. I’ve used the offseason to discover long-term options for my harm and stay dedicated to regaining full well being.”
Capitals GM Chris Patrick additionally expressed full assist for Oshie, including, “T.J. is an important member of our group and management group. We’ll assist him as he works by way of this course of and seeks an enduring answer for his harm.”
How Will The Capitals Exchange T.J. Oshie’s Manufacturing?
Oshie’s absence from the lineup will probably be a major loss for the Capitals and the group must discover a approach to exchange his 15-20 objectives each season. Even when the Capitals eliminated his $5.75 million off the books, they’re nonetheless over the cap ceiling. They’ll possible transfer Nicklas Backstrom to LTIR as properly, giving them roughly $4.7 million in cap room to work. That’s, assuming neither is slated to return someday through the common season.
The factor the Capitals would possibly miss most is his management. He’ll stay devoted to supporting the group off the ice, but it surely gained’t be the identical.
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