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Capitals Sign Forward Wojtek Wolski

Found July 11, 2012 on Rock the Red: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Wojtek Wolski,  Stanislav Galiev,  Sean Collins,  Joel Rechlicz
TEAMS: Florida Panthers,  Washington Capitals,  Colorado Avalanche,  Phoenix Coyotes,  New York Rangers
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The Washington Capitals have announced the signing of unrestricted free agent left winger Wojtek Wolski to a 1-year contract worth $600,000.  This is a significant pay cut from his previous contract (2 years, $7.6 million). Wolski, 26, spent last season split between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, posting a combined 4 goals and 12 points in 31 games.  He also played a 6-game conditioning stint with the AHL Connecticut Whale, posting 3 goals and 5 points, as he rehabbed his ailing groin.  Over his career, Wolski has scored 95 goals and 258 points in 424 career NHL games, plus 8 goals and 17 points in 29 playoff games.  A native of Zabrze, Poland, Wolski started his NHL in 2005 with the Colorado Avalanche, who drafted him 21st overall in 2004.  Wolski posted four straight seasons of at least 28 assists and 42 points beginning in 2006-07, culminating in a 23-goal, 65-point season in 2009-10 split between Colorado and Phoenix.  He spent 2010-11 split between Phoenix and ...
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