Overview
- Washington loaned Milano to the Hershey Bears after he went unclaimed during the NHL’s 24-hour waiver period.
- Milano logged 31 games for the Capitals this season with four goals and eight points while averaging about 8:53 of ice time.
- The assignment provides roughly $1.15 million in cap relief for Washington, leaving about $750,000 counting against the NHL cap.
- The 29-year-old is in the final season of a three-year contract carrying a $1.9 million average annual value and is set to become a UFA this summer.
- McMichael was activated from injured reserve following a Jan. 29 injury, prompting the roster maneuver.