Contracts

Report: Possible new contracts for Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby aren’t coming soon

Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom were crucial pieces of the Capitals’ Cup-winning team. With both due to become free agents at the end of the 2019-20 season, Washington’s front office has important decisions to make for both of them. They could be traded for assets now, re-signed to big deals, or simply let go at the end of the season.

TSN’s “Insider Trading” video with Pierre LeBrun and Bob McKenzie recently covered the considerations and negotiations between players and management. LeBrun said he doesn’t think a new deal is coming soon, and that Holtby, Backstrom, and the team are aware that it comes down to how the team will look when the playoffs approach.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago

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Connor Carrick Signs Three Year Entry-Level Contract With Washington Capitals

Carrick signs his deal. (Photo credit: @CapitalsPR)

Capitals defensive prospect Connor Carrick has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club, according to Mike Vogel. Via CSN’s Chuck Gormley, Carrick’s deal carries a $550,000 NHL salary in years one and two, and a cap hit of $575,000 in year three.

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By 10 years ago

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The Washington Capitals have announced that Czech defenseman Tomas Kundratek has signed a two-year contract worth $1.1 million. Kundratek played 49 games with the AHL’s Hershey Bears last season, scoring 16 goals and tallying 31 points. His surprising breakthrough resulted in an extended look in the NHL, where Kundratek played in 25 games, netting one goal and seven points.

This new deal with the 23-year-old blueliner is another example of George McPhee’s crafty management.

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Is Alex Ovechkin’s Contract A Good Deal?

Alex Ovechkin sits against the boards during warm-ups.

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Signing Alexander Semin to a one-year extension was a good move. It limits the Capitals exposure to the potential downside if he doesn’t preform to expectations and lets them remain flexible enough to trade Semin if they choose. And while we are on the subject of Alex contracts, do you think there will come a time where Washington will feel constrained by Ovechkin’s monster deal?

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By RMNB 12 years ago

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