Pheonix Copley

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• Capitals' Pheonix Copley: Sent to AHL affiliate

  02/27/2021 •

  Copley was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday. 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.

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• Capitals' Pheonix Copley: Back with taxi squad

  02/13/2021 •

  Copley was reassigned to Washington's taxi squad Saturday. 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.

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• Capitals' Pheonix Copley: Shipped down to minors

  02/10/2021 •

  Copley was demoted to AHL Hershey on Wednesday. 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 anytime soon.

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• Capitals' Pheonix Copley: Summoned to taxi squad

  02/08/2021 •

  Copley has been assigned to Washington's taxi squad. 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.

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• Capitals' Pheonix Copley: Assigned to AHL affiliate

  02/04/2021 •

  Copley was assigned to AHL Hershey on Thursday. 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.

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