November 23, 2024
Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will miss Saturday's game against New Jersey as a healthy scratch. He returns to the press box following a seven-game spell in the team. Vrana's role has been very limited on the team, as he's averaging barely over 10 minutes of ice time for the season, but the 28-year-old has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 outings. Ivan Miroshnichenko will take Vrana's spot in the lineup for his season debut. The 20-year-old gets a big opportunity as a first-liner on Saturday. Miroshnichenko has had a strong start to the campaign in the minors, notching seven goals and 14 points in 16 AHL appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tom Gulitti
November 3, 2024
Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will sit out Sunday's contest against Carolina as a healthy scratch. The Czech forward has collected points in two consecutive games and has done well in a limited role with the team, but Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery wants to give Sonny Milano some playing time as Washington completes a back-to-back. Milano has skated in just one game this season, logging 5:52 of ice time in Washington's season-opening 5-3 loss to New Jersey. He likely won't play a big role in Sunday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bailey Johnson
October 8, 2024
Left wing Jakub Vrana has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. The deal is a league minimum of $775,000. Vrana spent training camp and preseason with the Capitals on a professional tryout agreement. It marks a return to D.C. for Vrana, who began his NHL career with the Capitals in 2016-17. He was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings in 2021, and Vrana spent the previous couple of campaigns in the St. Louis Blues organization. The 28-year-old mostly featured in the AHL last season. Vrana's career has been on a downward spiral, but he has previously proven that he can be an impactful player. In 367 career appearances, Vrana has produced 110 goals and 209 points.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: The Hockey News
December 11, 2023
The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Jakub Vrana on unconditional waivers. Vrana has been a disappointment for the Blues this season, posting just six points (two goals, four assists) in 19 games. After he was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings late last season, he immediately provided a spark for the Blue, notching 10 goals in 20 games. Unfortunately, that success hasn't translated into this season and has resulted in healthy scratches from time to time. The Blues have decided to cut bait with the 27-year-old as a result, and time will tell if he finds his way onto a new team.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Rutherford
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