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With less than 24 hours before the NHL’s new contract rules kick in and eight-year deals become a thing of the past, a couple of players have inked deals with their respective teams just under the wire.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 15

Should Rangers lock up Gabe Perreault now — or wait another year?

The New York Rangers face an interesting question with forward Gabe Perreault after his former Boston College linemate Ryan Leonard inked an eight-year, $84 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard to 8-Year Extension

On Tuesday morning, Ryan Leonard became another highly-paid prospect after the Washington Capitals signed him to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with a $10.5 million average annual value (AAV).

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / September 15

Capitals F Ryan Leonard signs 8-year, $84M contract

Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard signed an eight-year, $84 million contract on Tuesday. The deal came on the final day for teams to sign players to eight-year contracts.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard With Eight-Year, $84 Million Extension

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year contract extension worth $84 million, carrying an average annual value of $10.5 million, general manager Chris Patrick announced.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 15

Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to eight-year extension

The Washington Capitals have locked in one of their young stars to a long-term deal. On Tuesday, the team announced they signed forward Ryan Leonard to

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Capitals bet big on Ryan Leonard with massive contract extension

The Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard, one of their top young forwards, to an eight-year contract extension.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 22

Capitals GM provides Ryan Leonard contract update

The Washington Capitals are in contract negotiations with Ryan Leonard, and the team is hoping that they can get a deal done before he becomes a restricted free agent after this season.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Capitals Begin Extension Talks With Ryan Leonard And Justin Sourdif

Price tags for young players have certainly jumped up in recent months as the impact of a quicker-rising salary cap starts to make its mark. On top of making an impact on current restricted free agents, we’ve seen some hefty extensions handed out to players who still have a year remaining on their current deals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Top NHL sophomore breakout candidates for 2026-27

It often isn’t easy for young players to find their way in the National Hockey League, and even the ones who do find early success often stumble as they attempt to build upon it.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

2026 IIHF World Championship: Leonard, Brandsegg-Nygard highlight top standouts from Day 11

The penultimate day of round-robin play at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship saw heartbreak, excitement and a bit of everything in between. Norway started the day with a big 4-1 victory over Czechia, moving them into second in Group B.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Capitals’ Leonard, Carbery, and Murray Named to Men’s World Championship Teams

Three members of the Washington Capitals organization will be representing their home nations at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship this month. Young forward Ryan Leonard will take the ice with the United States, while head coach Spencer Carbery and goaltending coach Scott Murray will be behind the bench for Team Canada.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

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Though the Washington Capitals’ roster remains relatively unchanged since the 2024-25 season, three players have found their way into the lineup for the first time this season.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Capitals Activate Ryan Leonard, Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko

The Washington Capitals will get a big piece back in Tuesday night’s game against the New York Rangers. Winger Ryan Leonard has been activated off of injured reserve after missing the last seven games with upper-body injuries sustained on December 5th.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard activated from IR, returns against Rangers

The Washington Capitals are getting one of their bright young forwards back in the lineup. Ryan Leonard was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, with the expectation for him to return for Tuesday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard out 3-4 weeks with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that forward Ryan Leonard will be out for approximately three-to-four weeks with a shoulder injury. The news comes just days after Leonard was placed on injured reserve.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard out with an upper-body injury

After last night’s shootout loss against the Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery updated the media, saying that forward Ryan Leonard is “going to be out” with upper-body injuries (via Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post).

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / August 26, 2025

Capitals’ Ryan Leonard Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Ryan Leonard is the only expected representative for the Washington Capitals at the 2025 National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase on Sep.