Nathan Walker RW STL Sun 11/24/19 8:08 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker was recalled from AHL San Antonio on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Walker has lit up AHL competition this season with 12 goals and 22 points in 19 contests. The 5-foot-8 forward could make his team debut during this call-up as the Blues are dealing with a handful of injuries in the forward department.
Nathan Walker RW STL Mon 7/1/19 2:16 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Monday worth $1.4 million, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker will need a strong showing in camp to break into the 23-man roster for Opening Night and is more likely to start the season in the minors. With AHL Hershey last year, the 25-year-old tallied 17 goals, 22 assists and 54 PIM in 58 appearances should earn a call-up or two during the upcoming 2019-20 campaign.
Nathan Walker RW STL Sun 4/7/19 10:41 AM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Sunday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Postt reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move is presumably to make Walker available for AHL action before the Capitals begin their playoff run on Thursday. The Australian winger could be back in the big leagues in fairly short order, as the roster limit and salary cap are irrelevant during the postseason.
Nathan Walker RW STL Fri 4/5/19 5:07 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Washington recalled Walker from AHL Hershey on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals will likely be resting some key players Saturday, so Walker may get an opportunity to draw into the lineup against the Islanders. The 25-year-old has notched 34 points in 54 AHL appearances this season.
Nathan Walker RW STL Mon 11/5/18 2:29 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker has cleared waivers and been assigned to AHL Hershey, Chris Kuc of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walker was sent down to make room for the return of Travis Boyd (foot) from the injured list. The 24-year-old Aussie had one assist in three games with the Caps this year and will get a chance to hone his skills with more ice time in the minors as he awaits another crack at the big leagues.
Nathan Walker RW STL Sun 11/4/18 12:50 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
The Capitals waived Walker on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Travis Boyd (foot) returning from injured reserve in the near future, Walker will be dropped from the roster. He's only suited up for three games, notching one assist and a plus-1 rating, and the team hopes he can clear waivers and land with AHL Hershey.
Nathan Walker RW STL Tue 9/25/18 11:09 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker scored a goal and recorded two PIM in Tuesday's 4-0 preseason win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
It was Walker's first goal of the preseason, as he smacked home a rebound sitting in front of the Blues' crease. With cuts coming soon, it remains to be seen whether it'll be enough to save him a spot on the 23-man roster.
Nathan Walker RW STL Tue 9/4/18 1:36 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker faces stiff competition for a spot on the Capitals' opening night roster, JJ Reagan of NBC Sports Washington speculates.
EDGE Analysis
Walker contributed a very meaningful assist during his lone playoff performance in the Spring, but that may not be enough to ward off legitimate competition from several other youngsters and the recently-signed Sergei Shumakov. Reagan suggests that the Australian winger may be better suited for the AHL ranks and occasional NHL duty. Irrespective of his status on the opening night roster, the 24-year-old winger will struggle to establish any meaningful fantasy value without consistent ice time.
Nathan Walker RW STL Tue 5/8/18 11:36 AM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
Walker picked up an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Thrust into the lineup with the Caps missing three of their regular forwards, Walker saw less than nine minutes of ice time but still made his mark on the game, becoming the first Australian player to record a point in the NHL postseason. With Tom Wilson set to return from his suspension for Game 1 of the conference finals against the Lightning, Walker will likely get bumped back to the press box, but if Nicklas Backstrom (upper body) and Andre Burakovsky (upper body) both remain sidelined, the 24-year-old rookie could remain in the lineup.
Nathan Walker RW STL Wed 4/25/18 5:13 PM
Nathan Walker
RW STL
The Capitals recalled Walker from AHL Hershey on Wednesday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
AHL Hershey didn't qualify for the Calder Cup playoffs this season, so the Capitals will let Walker tag along as a black ace for their second-round matchup with the Penguins. The 24-year-old forward notched nine goals and 22 points in 40 games in the minors this campaign.