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Capitals Sign Former Second-Round Pick to Entry-Level Deal

The Washington Capitals have signed Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season. The defenseman will have a contract that carries an average annual value of $975,000 — the max for an entry-level deal.

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The Washington Capitals Sign Skilled Defenceman to ELC

The Washington Capitals sign a top NHL prospect to his first professional contract today. The defenceman Cole Hutson’s entry-level contract is for three years. Let’s discuss this deal of the Capitals.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 15

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Cole Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Capitals sign Cole Hutson to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the best prospects on the blue line has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, Washington Capitals general manager announced that the team has signed defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15

Capitals To Sign Cole Hutson To Entry-Level Contract

According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Washington Capitals are signing defenseman prospect Cole Hutson to his entry-level contract. The Capitals have yet to confirm the signing.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Why is Alex Ovechkin still playing for Capitals? His answer is telling

The Washington Capitals are fighting an uphill battle to return to the playoffs this season. A year ago, the Caps were the most successful regular-season team in the Eastern Conference and were the easy winners of the Metropolitan Division.

Washington Capitals News / ESPN / March 14

NHL playoff Watch: Bruins-Capitals the highlight of a 14-game slate

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Jakob Chychrun News / Field Level Media / March 12

Jakob Chychrun fires game-winner as Capitals end Sabres streak

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left in the third period and the Washington Capitals ended the Sabres' eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 win Thursday night in Buffalo.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

The Washington Capitals might not be a favorite to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but where does the future lie with one of the franchise’s cornerstones?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

With postseason hopes fading, Capitals face uphill climb vs. Sabres

The Washington Capitals will look to bolster their flickering playoff aspirations on Thursday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. The high-scoring Sabres, in turn, are roaring toward the postseason and will be looking for their ninth straight win.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

NHL Predictions: March 11 Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Brandon Duhaime News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 10

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Fiyers, Capitals meet with both hoping to ignite playoff push

Their season has been a bumpy road to this point, but the Washington Capitals continue to prove their resilience. Fresh off a roller-coaster victory, the Capitals hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday's road game with the Philadelphia Flyers.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

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