What Happened
The Winnipeg Jets added goaltender Clay Stevenson to their organization after claiming him off waivers from the Washington Capitals. Stevenson became available after he did not secure the backup role behind Charlie Lindgren in Washington. The 27-year-old netminder appeared in four games for the Capitals, registering a 3-1 record alongside a 2.00 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. Most of his previous season was spent in the American Hockey League, where he went 18-13-4 with a 2.62 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. Winnipeg targeted the veteran experience as Connor Hellebuyck has not reported to training camp, leaving Stuart Skinner and inexperienced Domenic DiVincentiis as the available options in the crease.
Key Details
- Clay Stevenson claimed off waivers by Winnipeg from Washington.
- Stevenson went 3-1-0 in four NHL appearances with the Capitals.
- He recorded an 18-13-4 record in the AHL.
- Connor Hellebuyck did not report to Jets training camp.
- Domenic DiVincentiis has zero career NHL appearances.
What It Means
The addition gives Winnipeg immediate NHL experience in net while addressing uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck's training camp absence. It relieves pressure on Domenic DiVincentiis, who was otherwise slated to back up Stuart Skinner without prior NHL action.