What Happened
The Washington Capitals claimed defenceman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, the team announced. Winnipeg had placed the 27-year-old on waivers Friday, a move that followed the Jets' trade of Connor Hellebuyck. St. Ivany has appeared in four games for Winnipeg this season without recording a point. He is still seeking his first NHL goal after 59 career games split between the Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Key Details
- St. Ivany, 27, is a Manhattan Beach, California native.
- He was a fourth-round selection in the 2018 NHL Draft.
- He played 20 games for Pittsburgh last season, recording four assists.
- He has 59 NHL games between Winnipeg and Pittsburgh with no goals.
- Winnipeg waived him Friday after the Hellebuyck trade.
What It Means
The Capitals add a right-shot defenceman with limited NHL experience to their organizational depth. St. Ivany's career has spanned two organizations, and he has yet to score at the NHL level. Washington will likely use him as a depth option on the blue line, while Winnipeg continues to reshape its roster following the Hellebuyck trade.
What's Next
St. Ivany joins the Capitals' roster and will compete for playing time on defence. Winnipeg, meanwhile, continues to adjust its lineup after the Hellebuyck trade.