From Alexeyev to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2023-24 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Washington Capitals for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2024-25. Next up, Darcy Kuemper.
The Bio:
#35 | Goaltender | Catches: Left
Height: 6’5” | Weight: 215 | Born: May 5, 1990
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Acquired: Signed as a free agent, July 13, 2022
Cap Hit: $5,250,000 | Signed Through: 2026-27 | Expiry Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
The Scouting Report (via CapFriendly):
Report: November 2023 | Rating: 80 | Projection: #1B
- Big body in the net
- Butterfly / hybrid / paddle down on occasion style
- Rarely outside the blue paint.