Eakin goes back to the AHL in order to clear room for Alex Ovechkin. He has four goals and eight points through 29 games.
Expect Eakin to center the fourth line once again. The rookie has four goals and eight points through 27 games.
Eakin, like many other rookies, will stay fresh in the AHL during the break.
Eakin goes back to the minors, where he will play in all situations. He has three goals and six points over 20 games for the Caps but has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
Sounds like Eakin will center the fourth line tonight. He scored three goals and six points in his first stint with the Caps.
Eakin could play tomorrow night considering the Caps are playing back-to-back games.
Eakin has three goals and six points in 19 games with the Caps and likely gets called back up due to an injury.
The rookie has three goals and six points in 15 games including a goal in last night's game.
Eakin will sit after playing yesterday. The rookie may be a bit banged up from a Zach Bogosian hit. He was a minus-2 last night which also could contribute to sitting.
Eakin will be a game-time decision so check back on his status around 3:30 EST. The rookie scored two goals and five points through his first 10 NHL games.
Doesn't sound like Eakin will miss any playing time after getting his bell rung on Wednesday night. The rookie scored two goals and five points through his first 10 NHL games.
Eakin gets back onto a scoring line after a brief stint on the third line. The rookie has a goal and four points over his first seven games. Expect him to get more of a role as the season progresses.
Eakin has played a solid game with his two points through two games. He may have some big-time upside while playing on the second line. Certainly keep an eye on his status moving forward.
Eakin will miss tonight's game but likely draws back in shortly. The rookie scored a goal and an assist over his first two games.
Eakin will start the season on the second line. The team's third round pick in 2009 scored three goals and eight points for the Bears over his first 10 games in the AHL.
The team's third round pick in 2009 scored three goals and eight points for the Bears over his first 10 games. Expect him to play on the fourth line tonight.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Bruce Boudreau wants to see more of the youngster Eakin as he tries to find the ideal third-line center. Last season, the pivot scored 18 goals and 44 points over 26 games with the Kootenay Ice and 18 goals and 39 points over 30 games with the Swift Current Broncos. He could be close to NHL ready but could also benefit from some time in the AHL.
