The Capitals announced they’re keeping depth winger Spencer Smallman around for the next two seasons on a two-way deal. The contract will pay him an NHL salary of $775K and an AHL salary of $380K each season, signifying a slight raise over his current $350K minors salary. Smallman, 28, has never played an NHL game, yet this will mark his sixth NHL contract. A fifth-round pick … [Read more...] about Capitals Re-Sign Spencer Smallman To Two-Year Deal
Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
The Capitals inked defense prospect David Gucciardi to his entry-level contract, as reflected by a team release. The two-year deal begins next season and carries a cap hit of $855K with an $82.5K AHL salary, the club said. He’s headed to AHL Hershey to finish the year. Gucciardi turns pro following his senior season at Michigan State. Cornell eliminated his Spartans in the … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign David Gucciardi To Entry-Level Deal
Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Entry-Level Contract
11:59 a.m.: The Capitals confirmed Leonard’s deal, confirming it’ll carry the maximum ELC cap hit of $950K. 10:39 a.m.: The Capitals are expected to sign top forward prospect Ryan Leonard out of Boston College, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. He’ll sign a three-year entry-level contract beginning immediately and will likely make his NHL debut tomorrow against his … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Entry-Level Contract
Capitals’ Ryan Chesley Signs AHL Tryout
Capitals defense prospect Ryan Chesley is turning pro. The team announced the 21-year-old has signed a tryout with AHL Hershey for the remainder of the season while they work out the details of his entry-level contract. Washington selected Chesley early in the second round (No. 37) of the 2022 draft with a pick they acquired in the Vítek Vaněček trade with the Devils. A 6’0″ … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Ryan Chesley Signs AHL Tryout
Capitals Sign Dylan McIlrath To Two-Year Extension
Only one defenseman on the Washington Capitals isn’t signed beyond this season. The Capitals announced they’ve signed Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6MM contract extension, an average annual value of $800K. It’s a modest bump in pay for the Winnipeg, Manitoba native, who’s been earning $775K over the last three years with Washington. Should he stay with the Capitals … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Dylan McIlrath To Two-Year Extension