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Lynden Lakovic Signs Entry-Level Contract

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have signed first-round pick Lynden Lakovic to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Capitals drafted Lakovic at last weekend’s NHL Entry Draft.

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Lynden Lakovic News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Capitals sign Lynden Lakovic to entry-level contract

The Washington Capitals have signed winger Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract. Lakovic was the Capitals’ 27th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and was eligible to sign his entry-level contract with the team as of July 1st.

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Capitals re-sign F Anthony Beauvillier to 2-year deal

The Washington Capitals brought back forward Anthony Beauvillier on a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension Thursday. The Capitals acquired Beauvillier from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins for a second-round draft pick back on March 7.

Anthony Beauvillier News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Capitals sign Anthony Beauvillier to two-year, $5.5 million contract extension

The Washington Capitals announced Friday the signing of forward Anthony Beauvillier to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2026-27 season.

Anthony Beauvillier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

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Anthony Beauvillier News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Veteran Forward Re-Signs With Capitals

A veteran NHL forward has gotten a new contract. News emerged that Anthony Beauvillier has signed a new contract with the Washington Capitals. This deal is for two years for $5.5 million.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Capitals sign Milton Gastrin to NHL entry-level contract

The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that the club has signed forward Milton Gastrin to a three-year, entry-level contract. Per the agreement, Gastrin will be play on loan in Sweden for the coming campaign.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Capitals sign 2025 second-round pick to entry-level deal

We have our first signing from last week’s 2025 NHL draft. The Capitals announced they’ve signed forward Milton Gästrin to his three-year, entry-level contract.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Grading Capitals’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and draft day saw plenty of high-quality picks. As teams have shifted focus to the ongoing NHL Free Agency period, the bedrock of their future may have been decided at the NHL Draft.

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Alexander Alexeyev News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Penguins Sign Alexander Alexeyev to 1-Year Contract

On Wednesday (Jul. 2), it was reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins had signed defender Alexander Alexeyev to a one-year contract worth $775,000, and it was a one-way deal.

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Taylor Raddysh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Rangers sign Taylor Raddysh to two-year deal

The Rangers have added some additional bottom-six depth, with PuckPedia reporting last night they’ve signed winger Taylor Raddysh to a two-year deal worth $3MM, carrying a $1.5MM cap hit.

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Oilers sign Andrew Mangiapane to two-year, $7.2-million contract

The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that the club has signed unrestricted free agent left winger Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract that carries a $3.6-million average annual value.

Lars Eller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Senators sign veteran center to a one-year deal

He’s averaged 27 points per 82 games and a 52% faceoff percentage over the last three seasons.

Martin Fehervary News / Field Level Media / July 1

Capitals D Martin Fehervary inks $7-year, $42M extension

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million contract extension on Tuesday. The extension begins with the 2026-27 season for Fehervary, who will make $2.675 million in the upcoming campaign to complete his existing three-year deal.

Ethan Bear News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Islanders sign defenseman Ethan Bear to one-year deal

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775,000. The 28-year-old spent all of 2024-25 with the AHL’s Hershey Bears, the minor league affiliate of the Washington Capitals.

Martin Fehervary News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Capitals Sign Martin Fehervary to 7-Year Contract Extension

The Washington Capitals announced a long-term contract with defenseman Martin Fehervary on a seven-year, $42 million extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million per season.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Washington Capitals Extend Dependable Defenceman

The Washington Capitals have announced that Martin Fehevary signs a seven-year extension worth $6 million a year. Washington tidies up its blueline and gets one of their key defensive cogs locked up.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Capitals 2025 Draft Notes: 2 Trades and 4 Picks on Day 2

The Washington Capitals completed two trades and selected four players on Saturday at the 2025 NHL Draft, adding to first-round choice Lynden Lakovic from Friday night.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Michael Kim’s Hilarious Ryder Cup Plea After 3-Putt Drama

Michael Kim has joked that he played a role in Keegan Bradley making the cut at the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic and deserves to be appreciated with a Ryder Cup spot.

Justin Sourdif News / Field Level Media / June 28

Caps sign newly acquired F Justin Sourdif to 2-year deal

The Washington Capitals signed recently acquired forward Justin Sourdif to a two-year, $1.65 million contract on Saturday. The Capitals acquired Sourdif in a trade with the Florida Panthers on Thursday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2026 and a sixth-rounder in 2027.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Former Capitals Forward Seeks NHL Return

For many professional hockey players, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has served as a league that’s either rejuvenated careers or caused them to vanish, and for now, Evgeny Kuznetsov looks to do the former. According to Yahoo Sports, Shumi Babayev, Kuznetsov’s agent, announced that Kuznetsov will be playing in North America next season.

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