
The Rangers claimed defenseman Roman Hamrlik (No. 40) off waivers from the Capitals on March 6. He was a healthy scratch March 10 in Washington. (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik (44) from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik, 38, knows he's in the twilight of his career, and money isn't the main issue. "It's more about winning the Cup with the Capitals," he said. "And hopefully I can still bring something to the table." (Associated Press)

Washington Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik (44) from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik, who entered the NHL 20 years ago, is experiencing his third work stoppage. (Associated Press)

Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik, who entered the NHL 20 years ago, is experiencing his third work stoppage. (Associated Press)

Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik, 38, knows he's in the twilight of his career, and money isn't the main issue. "It's more about winning the Cup with the Capitals," he said. "And hopefully I can still bring something to the table." (Associated Press)

Martin Brodeur called Roman Hamrlik's comments criticizing Donald Fehr and the NHLPA's course during the NHL lockout a "sign of weakness." (Associated Press)

** FILE ** Washington Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik (44) (left), Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) (second from right) and Bruins right wing Shawn Thornton (22) battle for the puck in the first period as the Capitals took on the Bruins in game four of the National Hockey League's first-round playoffs at the Verizon Center in Washington on Thursday, April 19, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)