Capitals Sign Top-4 Defenseman to Massive Extension

The Washington Capitals are keeping defenseman Martin Fehervary around for the long haul. The organization announced that they signed the 25-year-old defender to a massive contract extension.

The Capitals and Fehervary agreed to a seven-year extension worth $42 million. The deal will play him an average annual salary of $6 million, making him the third-highest-paid defender on the team. The Capitals' General Manager, Chris Patrick, shared the team's excitement in getting this deal done.

"Martin possesses all the core qualities of a Washington Capital," he said. "His skating ability, conditioning and tireless competitiveness, combined with a team-first attitude and relentless drive to excel, make him a vital part of our blue line. Signing him to a long-term contract at just 25 years old is an exciting step for the future of our organization."