2021/02/27 10:57 New York Rangers Colin Blackwell (43), Chris Kreider (20) and Adam Fox (23) celebrate Kreider s second-period goal against the Boston Bruins during a. New York Rangers Colin Blackwell (43), Chris Kreider (20) and Adam Fox (23) celebrate Kreider s second-period goal against the Boston Bruins during an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP) New York Rangers fans celebrate a second-period goal by Chris Kreider against the Boston Bruins during an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Ne. New York Rangers fans celebrate a second-period goal by Chris Kreider against the Boston Bruins during an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)
Washington dips into free agent market to add former Pens, Sabres winger by Mike Vogel @VogsCaps / washingtoncaps.com
Washington made a late foray into the unrestricted free agent market on Tuesday, adding speedy winger Conor Sheary to the fold via a one-year contract worth $735,000. The move adds depth to the Capitals group of bottom-six forwards.
A left shot who can play on either side, the 5-foot-8, 175-pound Sheary is a swift-skating winger who is strong on the forecheck and isn t shy about shooting the puck. He has been fairly durable for his size and has been occasionally deployed on the second power play unit. He will likely be in the mix for a third- or fourth-line role in Washington.