Capitals Claim Defenseman Off Waivers
Caps make a waiver claim and add a defenseman on the right side, welcome to D.C. Jack St. Ivany. https://t.co/RLPvcCUDVw
— John Walton (@JohnWaltonPxP) October 24, 2026
The 6'4" right-shot D was a fourth-round selection of the Philadelphia Flyers back in 2018, but didn't make his debut in the NHL until the 2023-24 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After three years of being in and out of the lineup there, he landed with the Jets this season, but was put on waivers on Friday after appearing in four games, in order to make room for some roster adjustments following the Connor Hellebuyck trade.
St. Ivany, 27, is in the final season of a three-year, $2.4 million contract ($850,000 AAV). He uses his long and sizeable frame to block shots, clog passing lanes, and get physical to help clear bodies in front of the net. He can also kill penalties.
Solid claim for the Caps. Jack St. Ivany’s a big, physical defenseman who plays a defense-first style, can log reliable minutes and has gotten better each year. 27-year-old RHD with upside who can fill in nicely with Vinny Desharnais on the shelf for a bit.
— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) October 24, 2026
He's played in a total of 57 career NHL games over four seasons, and has nine assists along with 68 blocks and 122 hits while averaging 15:30 of ice time per night.
The Capitals needed some depth on the right side after recently losing Vincent Desharnais for four to six weeks following an emergency appendectomy.
They've placed Logan Thompson on IR to open up a spot on the roster for St. Ivany.