Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie likely to spend 2024-25 on LTIR
The Washington Capitals and T.J. Oshie have released statements on his status for the upcoming season, and the veteran's career appears to be in jeopardy
37-year-old T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals is one of those National Hockey League players that just about everyone likes and/or has respect for. Unfortunately for the veteran, it looks like ion playing days are numbered, if there are any left at all.
A release from the Washington Capitals stated T.J. Oshie will likely end up on long-term injured reserve, or LTIR, for all of the 2024-25 season. as he continues to heal his chronic back injury.
T.J. Oshie said in the release that his intention is to return to the ice, but he's aware that may not happen.
T.J. Oshie's current contract, an eight-year deal that expires at the end of the 2024-25 season, carries a $5.75 million cap hit that the Washington Capitals will be able to utilize while he's on LTIR. Oshie has played over 1000 games in his lengthy NHL career, netting 302 goals and 695 points.
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