Friday afternoon, the Washington Capitals announced the re-signing of forward TJ Oshie to an eight-year $46 million contract. The deal will keep the American forward in DC until he’s 38-years-old.
Oshie immediately responded to the annoucement on social media.
“Couldn't be happier to resign [sic] with the @Capitals!! Great city, great organization and even more important great people,” Oshie said on Twitter.
Couldn't be happier to resign with the @Capitals!! Great city, great organization and even more important great people. #GoCaps #RockTheRed
— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) June 23, 2017
“Oh and Lyla is happy we’re staying too!! #GoCaps,” Oshie added, sharing a video of his oldest daughter celebrating.
Oh and Lyla is happy we're staying too!! #GoCaps pic.twitter.com/cWcetbzzoh
— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) June 23, 2017
Oshie’s wife Lauren also shared a photo of her husband talking on the phone after the deal was reached.
Oshie also retweeted the Capitals official announcement.
BREAKING: @TJOshie77 is staying in Washington!
Locked in 🔒 for more 8 years!
All the ✒️ details: https://t.co/8BLsoTMloX#RockTheRed #Caps pic.twitter.com/MAPg0ObqRF— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 23, 2017
He also boosted a mention which pledged more money to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.
SO HAPPY. I'll donate another $77 for Alzheimer's Research.
— David (@davidb22307) June 23, 2017
Oshie recently participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. Oshie’s father Tim suffers from the disease.
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