No Timetable for Ivan Miroshnichenko deal, agent says

The Washington Capitals have given representation for forward Ivan Miroshnichenko the ability to search for a deal, but nothing appears eminent, according to agent Dan Milstein.

Milstein joined the Daily Faceoff "DFO Insider" show to talk Miroshnichenko and other matters, confirming that a search for a stronger opportunity is ongoing.

"Unfortunately, or fortunately for Washington, they have way too many guys, way too many bodies, and this season [Miroshnichenko] cannot be playing every single night," Milstein said. "So as a result, we are looking for a home. Working closely with the Washington Capitals, and hopeful that in the near future he would be joining another team where he would have an opportunity to play in a top-six role"

Miroshnichenko, the Capitals' first round selection (No. 20) in 2022, made the roster out of training came this season, but has seen action in just three games. He scored a goal in his season debut and averaged 11:05 of ice time in those three games.

"It has to it has to be the right opportunity," Milstein said. "He's part of the team. He's you know he's playing, he's going to play and stuff like that too. So we're looking for a different little bit different, opportunity than than the one is available for this season with [the] Washington Capitals.

"But there is no timeline. It has to be the right opportunity, hopefully the right opportunity. But in the end, look, sometimes as an agent or player, [they have] wishes to go to a certain club, but the highest bidder gets gets the deal done."

Miroshnichenko signed a two-year, $1.85 million extension in October 2025, carrying a $925,000 annual cap hit through the 2027-28 season. He will remain under team control as a restricted free agent afterward, making him a relatively inexpensive young option for a potential trade partner.

"We first of all identify the clubs where a client would have a potentially good opportunity. Because not every hockey player can play on any of the 32 clubs," Milstein said. "So we have a list of teams where a client could play and could have a very good opportunity."

Miroshnichenko has recorded 14 points (6 goals, 8 assists) in 55 career NHL games with Washington since making his debut in December 2023. He also had a breakout AHL season in 2024-25, scoring 23 goals and 42 points in 53 games with Hershey.