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Heading to Sweden Vrana signed a two-year contract with Linkoping HC of the SHL on Friday.

Impact Vrana has bounced around three different teams over the last three years. In 2024-25, he posted a total of 14 points over 39 games between the Capitals and the Predators. Considering he went over a month of free agency without finding a two-way deal or tryout agreement, it makes sense the winger will look to continue his career overseas. While unlikely, Vrana could give the NHL another go if he plays well with Linkoping over the next two seasons.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

RUMOR: Jakub Vrána Will Sign In Sweden Czech winger Jakub Vrána, 29, has spent the last decade in North America, mostly in the NHL, but rumors are circulating both in Sweden and i...

JUNE 6 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Nets goal in win Vrana scored a goal on four shots and added four PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Vrana put the Predators ahead 2-1 with a goal at 13:51 of the first period, and that stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old played in eight of Nashville's last nine games, earning two points and nine shots on net in that span. He produced nine goals, five assists, 47 shots on net, 19 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances between the Predators and the Capitals this season. He'll be a free agent this summer, but he may have to settle for a two-way contract to stay in North America after playing with four different teams over the last three years.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly has goal and 2 assists in the Predators' 5-1 victory over the struggling Stars

Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 victory over the playoff-bound Dallas Stars on Wednesday night

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Picks up helper Tuesday Vrana logged an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Vrana has been in the lineup for the last two games due to injuries keeping Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) and Colton Sissons (lower body) out. The 29-year-old Vrana was scratched for six of the seven contests prior to this newfound chance to play. The winger has produced 13 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 33 appearances between the Predators and the Capitals this season. Since his role isn't particularly secure, Vrana is a poor option for most fantasy managers who need forward depth.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first goal with new team Vrana scored a power-play goal on four shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact The tally was Vrana's first goal in three outings with the Predators since he was claimed off waivers from the Capitals. The 29-year-old has largely held onto a bottom-six role, though he may be pressured for playing time once Zachary L'Heureux (upper body) is ready to return from injured reserve. Vrana has eight goals, 12 points, 34 shots on net, 13 hits and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances in 2024-25.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Killorn scores tiebreaking goal midway through 3rd period, Ducks beat Predators 2-1

Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 28 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Nashville Predators add Bruins' D Jordan Oesterle, Capitals' F Jakub Vrana off waivers The Nashville Predators added two players off waivers on Thursday: defenseman Jordan Oesterle and forward Jakub Vrana, bringing their roster...

MARCH 6 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Claimed off waivers Vrana was picked up off waivers by the Predators on Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vrana logged just 26 games for the Capitals this season but was decently productive when he could break into the lineup. In those outings, the 29-year-old winger managed seven goals and four helpers, including three power-play points. Minutes shouldn't be as hard to come by for Vrana in the Music City, with Ozzy Wiesblatt in danger of being sent back to the minors to make way for Vrana.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Wednesday Vrana was put on waivers by Washington on Wednesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Vrana has seven goals and 11 points in 26 outings with the Capitals in 2024-25. He hasn't played for AHL Hershey this campaign, but that's presumably where Vrana will be sent if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Handles spot duty Thursday Vrana suited up and logged a shot on goal and a hit in 9:22 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Vrana was in the lineup to cover for the absence of Tom Wilson (illness). Wilson is expected to play Saturday versus the Lightning, which likely means Vrana will be back in the press box unless another forward is unavailable. His appearance Thursday ended a stretch of 18 straight games as a healthy scratch. Vrana has 11 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-6 rating across 26 outings with the Capitals, but if the team upgrades its forward depth at the trade deadline, he could be shipped out in a trade or waived to save cap space. In any case, it's unlikely he becomes a regular in the lineup down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Can't crack lineup Vrana has played in just two of 11 contests for the Capitals in January after sitting out Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact The Capitals are 9-0-3 over their last 12 games, so it makes sense that head coach Spencer Carbery would stick with a winning lineup. Vrana has 11 points over 25 appearances this season, but there's no telling when his next chance to play will be. Ethen Frank has taken over Vrana's spot on the third line and doesn't appear likely to give it up any time soon.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm Monday Vrana scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Vrana scored for the third game in a row, and his last two tallies have come on the power play. While that was the Capitals' lone goal of Monday's contest, Vrana is doing his part to stay in the lineup after a long stretch of being scratched. The winger has seven goals, four assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 21 appearances, five points better than what he produced in the same number of games with the Blues in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Vrana | Postgame | Washington Capitals Jakub Vrana | Postgame

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • NHL.COM

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.

Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-1

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds twine on power play Vrana scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Vrana has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games. He's in the lineup because Lars Eller (illness) is on injured reserve, and Vrana has made the most of his opportunity after being scratched for 10 games between Nov. 23 and Dec. 14. The winger is at six goals, 10 points, 22 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-5 rating through 20 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Chips in goal Friday Vrana scored a goal on his only shot in Friday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Vrana put Washington up 2-0 at 16:11 of the middle frame by ripping one past Pyotr Kochetkov's glove side. The marker snapped a four-game goal drought for Vrana. The 28-year-old is filling a third-line role, but he saw only 6:48 of ice time in Friday's win. Vrana has made the most of his opportunities, as he's provided five goals and four assists while averaging 9:59 of ice time through 19 appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren shines with a windmill save as the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 3-1

Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 to end their losing streak at two

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs helper Tuesday Vrana notched an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Vrana was scratched for 10 games between Nov. 23 and Dec. 14, but he's now played in consecutive contests. Vrana and Hendrix Lapierre are essentially in competition for the last spot in the lineup, which is the third-line left wing slot. For the season, Vrana has eight points, 20 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 18 appearances, so he shouldn't be expected to be a major fantasy contributor.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again in Sunday's win Vrana scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Vrana's tally was the game-winner, his first such goal this season. It came at 2:49 of the second period, and it was his second goal in as many games. The 28-year-old winger is up to four tallies, three assists, 18 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 14 contests. He may not be in the lineup every game and is often limited to bottom-six minutes when he plays, so he doesn't have much fantasy value. He did surpass his point total from 2023-24 (six in 21 games) with Sunday's goal.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin's hat trick and Thompson's 40 saves lead Capitals to 5-2 win over Golden Knights

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game bac...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Tallies on man advantage Friday Vrana found the back of the net with a power-play marker in Friday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Vrana tied the game at 1-1 in the opening frame after receiving a pass from Pierre-Luc Dubois. Vrana added two shots and one hit in 11:49 of ice time. It was only the second occasion this season that the left-shot forward received more than 10:57 of ice time, so his role and opportunities are limited. Vrana has produced three goals, three assists and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche

Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Pockets assist in loss Vrana notched an assist and two PIM in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Vrana returned from a two-game stint as a healthy scratch. He had been replaced in the lineup by Michael Sgarbossa, who was sent to AHL Hershey on Thursday. Vrana now has five points and 14 shots on net over 10 appearances this season, but it appears he'll never be fully secure in the lineup. He's one point shy of his output from 21 games with the Blues last season, but the uncertainty in his playing time makes the 28-year-old winger a non-factor in many fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE