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Washington Capitals: 5 players that won’t be back in 2022

By Michael Marzzacco

Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Ilya Samsonov, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Matt Irwin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Matt Irwin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

We are one month into the Washington Capitals season. We already have seen some players make great first impressions. We might also have an idea of who might or might not be back next season. It is also way too early but it’s also never to early to have fun and speculate. Here are five players we think could be on their way out the door.

Matt Irwin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Matt Irwin, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

#5 Matt Irwin

Matt Irwin is a defenseman who could play on either the right side or the left side. Lately he’s been a healthy scratch all season long, taking rushes at practices and morning skates alongside Dennis Cholowski who the team recently claimed off waivers. Irwin carries a $750,000 cap hit this season according to CapFriendly.

No telling when Irwin will actually get a game. Head coach Peter Laviolette usually likes to keep his defensive pairs intact all season long. It’s why Jonas Sigenthaler didn’t last a full season under the Laviolette system.

Irwin had two assists in 24 games last season with the Buffalo Sabres. In 383 career games he has 22 goals and 62 assists for 84 points. Irwin was one of the Caps minor league signings over the summer. He will become an unrestricted free agent at season’s end.

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