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
Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun To Eight-Year Extension
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72MM extension ($9MM AAV). An extension between the Capitals and Chychrun has seemingly been in the works for some time, with rumored interest dating back to the beginning of the season. The deal comes across as a market-setter for upper-echelon … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun To Eight-Year Extension