Stanislav Galiev in action with the Capitals last season. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press)Washington Capitals forward prospect Stanislav Galiev is on the trading block, according to multiple sources, with the NHL’s March 1 trade deadline approaching. Galiev, 25, a third-round pick in 2010, appeared 24 games with the Capitals last season, tallying three assists. [Watch Caps prospect Stanislav Galiev swallow a still-beating cobra heart]With Washington rich in young forward prospects such as Zach Sanford, Jakub Vrana, Riley Barber and Travis Boyd, the organization has prioritized getting them NHL experience this season over Galiev. For that reason, the Capitals are willing to move Galiev to what might be a better situation for him.

Source: Washington Post February 25, 2017 00:46 UTC