Sutter's recall was only temporary as Washington maneuvered to get under the salary cap ahead of Monday's deadline. The 23-year-old forward is expected to spend the balance of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Up with big club
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Sutter was brought up from AHL Hershey on Monday.
The Capitals had to do some cap gymnastics to be salary compliant before Monday's deadline, so Sutter will probably be back in the minors soon. He had five goals, 12 points and 56 PIM in 69 AHL contests last campaign.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Sent to AHL
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Sutter was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.
Sutter was recalled Thursday to play in a preseason game versus the Blue Jackets. Sutter had a big game, scoring a shorthanded goal while adding an assist in a 4-2 Washington victory. Sutter had five goals and 12 points in 69 AHL games last season.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Promoted to Capitals
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Sutter was recalled from AHL Hershey by the Capitals on Thursday.
Sutter spent the entire 2022-23 campaign with Hershey, scoring five times while adding seven assists in 69 games. He cleared waivers Monday and is expected to be sent back to the minors after Thursday's preseason game in Columbus.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Lands on waivers
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Sutter was waived by Washington on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Sutter tallied five goals and 12 points in 69 games with AHL Hershey last year. He signed another two-way deal to stay in Washington's organization this offseason and has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Re-signs with Capitals
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Sutter inked a one-year, two-way contract with Washington on Tuesday.
Sutter earned five goals, 12 points and 56 PIM in 69 games with AHL Hershey last season. He also picked up two goals and four assists over 20 contests during the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 23-year-old forward will probably start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Lands on waivers
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Sutter was waived by Washington on Friday, according to CapFriendly.
Sutter has spent the last three years with AHL Hershey and has yet to make his NHL debut. The 22-year-old is a longshot to see any NHL time this season.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Shipped to minors
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Sutter was released from the Capitals' training camp roster and assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.
Sutter managed just four points in 25 games with AHL Hershey during an injury-plagued 2019-20 season. The 93rd overall pick from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft will continue his development in the minors for the time being.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Reports to Hershey
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Sutter was promoted to AHL Hershey on Monday, Chris Kuc of The Athletic reports.
Sutter is about to get his first taste of pro-level hockey. The 19-year-old was over a point-a-game player in junior this season, putting up 41 points in 38 games with the WHL's Everett Silvertips.
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Capitals' Riley Sutter: Garners three-year ELC
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Sutter signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals on Saturday. The deal is worth $817,500 AAV.
Sutter was a force to be reckoned with for WHL Everett last season, as he added 25 goals and 28 assists to complement a plus-22 rating over 68 regular-season games. He comes from a legendary hockey family, with a father and five uncles having played at the top level. It will be exciting to monitor his progress as he embarks on his professional career.
