Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 10/4/21 2:58 PM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was placed on waivers by the Capitals on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Copley's demotion to the minors shouldn't come as a surprise given Ilya Samsonov (lower body) and Vitek Vanecek are locked in as the goalie tandem for Washington. Still, it's interesting that the team decided to move Copley to AHL Hershey while keeping Zach Fucale along a little longer.
Pheonix Copley G LA Wed 5/12/21 9:56 PM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Copley will serve as goaltending depth for the Capitals during the postseason. The 29-year-old isn't expected to see any playing time -- he's No. 4 on the depth chart at best.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 5/10/21 11:05 AM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was reassigned from AHL Hershey to Washington's taxi squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Copley hasn't played in the NHL since the 2018-19 season, when he started 24 games for the Capitals. He's been unspectacular at the AHL level this year, with a 2.66 GAA and .896 save percentage.
Pheonix Copley G LA Sat 2/27/21 10:45 AM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Ilya Samsonov was promoted to Washington's taxi squad in a corresponding move, so Copley is likely in for an extended stay in the minors.
Pheonix Copley G LA Sat 2/13/21 1:03 PM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was reassigned to Washington's taxi squad Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Capitals already have three healthy netminders ahead of Copley on their depth chart, so don't expect him to see NHL action anytime soon.
Pheonix Copley G LA Wed 2/10/21 11:34 AM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was demoted to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
With Ilya Samsonov removed from the COVID-19 protocols, Copley found himself as an unnecessary piece up with the big club as Craig Anderson figures to take on the taxi-squad role. At this point, the 29-year-old netminder should probably be considered fourth, at best, on the organizational depth chart and is unlikely to make an NHL appearance any time soon.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 2/8/21 8:53 AM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley has been assigned to Washington's taxi squad.
EDGE Analysis
Copley allowed two goals on 28 shots in his only start with AHL Hershey before being recalled to the taxi squad. The Alaska native is likely headed back to the minors once Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19) returns to action.
Pheonix Copley G LA Thu 2/4/21 10:34 AM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was assigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Copley's demotion suggests Ilya Samsonov (COVID-19) may be close to being cleared to return. The 29-year-old Alaska native will likely spend most, if not all of the 2020-21 campaign in the minors or on the taxi squad.
Pheonix Copley G LA Thu 1/14/21 12:59 PM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley has been assigned to Washington's taxi squad.
EDGE Analysis
Copley is likely headed to AHL Hershey once that league resumes operations, but he will remain on the taxi squad in the short term. The 28-year-old recorded a 2.90 GAA and .905 save percentage behind a 16-7-3 record in 27 starts with the Capitals during the 2018-19 season.
Pheonix Copley G LA Mon 1/11/21 12:52 PM
Pheonix Copley
G LA
Copley was placed on waivers Monday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Copley moved up the depth chart after Henrik Lundqvist was sidelined with a heart ailment in December, but the signing of Craig Anderson to a PTO seems to have shut the door on the Alaskan's NHL chances for the upcoming campaign. Should he clear waivers, the 28-year-old will serve as the top netminder for AHL Hershey during the upcoming season after posting a 2.47 GAA and .905 save percentage behind a 17-8-6 record in 31 games with the Bears during the 2019-20 season.