Damien Riat, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Capitals prospect Damien Riat has yet to see NHL action and he will have to wait at least another year. The Caps announced the young forward has been loaned to Lausanne HC. He will be eligible to return to North America at the conclusion of the 2021-22 NHL season.
The 24 year old recorded nine points with three goals and six assists in 33 games with the Hershey Bears during the 2020-21 which was his first in the AHL. Listed at six foot and 180 pounds, Riat ranked second among Hershey rookies in goals, assists and points and was one of five skaters to appear in every game for the Bears.