"📸: Alan Dobbins/RMNB ARLINGTON, VA - Ivan Miroshnichenko will play his first Capitals game of the season on Saturday in a matinee matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Miroshnichenko draws in for Bogdan Trineyev, who made his NHL debut in Winnipeg last week. But while the Caps opted to send Trineyev back to the Hershey Bears on Friday, that doesn't mean they weren't happy with his play."
"The CBA-mandated roster freeze took effect on Saturday, preventing nearly all transactions between now and December 28. The rule gives players relative stability over the week of Christmas, but it proved problematic for the Capitals as winger Ryan Leonard nears a return from injury. After returning to practice and resuming contact, Leonard could be ready to play within days, and the Capitals would need to clear a roster spot to activate him off injured reserve."
Ivan Miroshnichenko will play his first Capitals game Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, drawing in for Bogdan Trineyev. The Capitals sent Trineyev back to the Hershey Bears despite being pleased with his play. A CBA-mandated roster freeze prevents most transactions from the freeze start through December 28, complicating roster flexibility during the holiday period. A provision allows players recalled after December 11 to be loaned through December 23 if waiver rules do not apply. Ryan Leonard is nearing a return from injury, and the rule enables the Capitals to clear a roster spot if he is activated.
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