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NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Seeking Trade from Team

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The season is in full swing as we're now an eighth of the way through the regular season. Teams are getting a really good…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:19 PM
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Seeking Trade from Team
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Capitals have given forward Ivan Miroshnichenko permission to explore trade opportunities with other teams.
  • Miroshnichenko has struggled for regular playing time, appearing in just three games for the Capitals this season.
  • The 22-year-old winger has recorded six goals and 14 points in 55 career NHL games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Capitals have reportedly granted 22-year-old forward Ivan Miroshnichenko and his agent permission to seek a trade. According to Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts, the Russian winger is looking for a fresh start after struggling to secure consistent ice time within Washington's crowded forward lineup, appearing in just three games so far this season.

Drafted 20th overall in 2022, Miroshnichenko has recorded six goals and 14 points in 55 career NHL games. Last Word On Hockey notes that any potential trade return could resemble the package Pittsburgh sent Columbus for Egor Chinakhov, involving draft picks and a roster player.

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