
Washington Capitals


Projected Cap Hit | $73,521,667 |
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Projected Cap Space | $8,978,333 |
Current Cap Space | $8,978,333 |
LTIR Pool | $0 |
Roster | 19/23 |
Contracts | 39/50 |
Beck Malenstyn | Malenstyn signed a two-year, $1.525 million deal with Washington on Monday. | Jun 20 |
Brett Leason | Leason agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Washington on Monday. | Jun 20 |
Trevor van Riemsdyk | Van Riemsdyk notched an assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. | May 13 |
Justin Schultz | Schultz produced an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. | May 13 |
Johan Larsson | Larsson notched an assist and three hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6. | May 13 |
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Expected Return Thu Sep 15, 2022
Carl Hagelin - IR-LT - Eye
Surgery
Wed May 4, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin (eye) was on the ice with the Capitals' strength and conditioning coach during Wednesday's optional skate, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Mon Mar 21, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin is expected to undergo a second surgery to address his eye injury, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Sun Mar 6, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Washington announced Sunday that Hagelin is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his left eye earlier in the week.
Thu Mar 3, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin (eye) designated for long-term injured reserve Thursday, per Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com.
Wed Mar 2, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin (eye) will be out for "an extended period of time," Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Wed Mar 2, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin had surgery on his injured eye Tuesday and will be seeing an additional doctor to determine the next steps according to general manager Brian MacLellan, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Tue Mar 1, 2022
Carl Hagelin | Hagelin suffered a facial injury in practice Tuesday, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic.
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Expected Return Thu Sep 15, 2022
Joe Snively - IR-LT - Wrist
Surgery
Fri May 13, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively (wrist) was recalled from AHL Hershey prior to Friday's Game 6 against the Panthers per Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com
Wed Apr 27, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively (wrist) was sent to AHL Hershey on a long-term conditioning assignment Wednesday.
Wed Mar 16, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively (wrist) agreed to terms on a two-year, $1.6 million deal with Washington on Wednesday.
Sun Mar 6, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively had surgery on his injured wrist Sunday and will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks.
Thu Mar 3, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Wed Mar 2, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively (upper body) is considered "week-to-week" with an upper-body injury, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Tue Mar 1, 2022
Joe Snively | Snively did not participate in Tuesday's practice due to an upper-body injury, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
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Expected Return Fri Nov 18, 2022
Alexander Alexeyev - OUT - Shoulder
Surgery
Sat Jun 18, 2022
Alexander Alexeyev | Alexeyev (shoulder) underwent a surgical labra repair of his left shoulder and is projected to miss 4-5 months.
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Expected Return Wed Dec 7, 2022
Tom Wilson - OUT - Knee
Surgery
Wed May 25, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson has undergone successful surgery on his left knee to reconstruct his torn ACL and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 months.
Sun May 15, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson suffered a "significant" knee injury in Game 1 against Florida and still doesn't know if he needs surgery during the offseason to repair the damage, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Fri May 13, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will not play in Friday's Game 6, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Wed May 11, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will not play in Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday but is considered day-to-day, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Tue May 10, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will join the team when it departs for Game 5 against Florida on Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Mon May 9, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will not play in Monday's Game 4 against the Panthers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Sat May 7, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Panthers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Postreports.
Thu May 5, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) will not play in Game 2 on Thursday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Wed May 4, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (lower body) is a game-time decision for Game 2 on Thursday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
Tue May 3, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson (undisclosed) is under evaluation for an injury he sustained in the first period of Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Panthers, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Tue May 3, 2022
Tom Wilson | Wilson is still under evaluation for a lower-body injury, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
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Expected Return Sun Jan 1, 2023
Nicklas Backstrom - OUT - Hip
Surgery
Sat Jun 18, 2022
Nicklas Backstrom | Backstrom underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return.
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Waiver Exempt
Has Arbitration Rights
Two-way contract
Player | POS | Age | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
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Ovechkin, Alex | LW NHL --> 0 | 36 |
$9,500,000
NMC
M-NTC
|
$9,500,000
NMC
M-NTC
|
$9,500,000
NMC
M-NTC
|
$9,500,000
NMC
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
(2026) |
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Backstrom, Nicklas | C NHL --> 0 | 34 |
$9,200,000
NMC
|
$9,200,000
M-NTC
|
$9,200,000
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
|
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Oshie, T.J. | RW NHL --> 0 | 35 |
$5,750,000
M-NTC
|
$5,750,000
M-NTC
|
$5,750,000
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
|
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Eller, Lars | C NHL --> 0 | 33 |
$3,500,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Johansson, Marcus | C NHL --> 0 | 31 |
$0
UFA
|
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Dowd, Nic | C NHL --> 0 | 32 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Kuznetsov, Evgeny | C NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$7,800,000
M-NTC
|
$7,800,000
M-NTC
|
$7,800,000
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
|
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Larsson, Johan | LW NHL --> 0 | 29 |
$0
UFA
|
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Hagelin, Carl | LW NHL --> 0 | 33 |
$2,750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Wilson, Tom | RW NHL --> 0 | 28 |
$5,166,666
M-NTC
|
$5,166,666
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
|
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Mantha, Anthony | RW NHL --> 0 | 27 |
$5,700,000
|
$5,700,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Hathaway, Garnet | RW NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$1,500,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Sheary, Conor | LW NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$1,500,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Jonsson-Fjallby, Axel | LW NHL --> 0 | 24 |
$750,000
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Snively, Joe | LW NHL --> 0 | 26 |
$800,000
|
$800,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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McMichael, Connor | C NHL --> 0 | 21 |
$863,334
|
$863,334
|
$0
RFA
|
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TOTALS |
$56,080,000
|
$46,080,000
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$33,550,000
|
$9,500,000
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Player | POS | Age | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlson, John | D NHL --> 0 | 32 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000
|
$0
UFA
(2026) |
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Irwin, Matt | D NHL --> 0 | 34 |
$0
UFA
|
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Orlov, Dmitry | D NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$5,100,000
M-NTC
|
$0
UFA
|
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Jensen, Nick | D NHL --> 0 | 31 |
$2,500,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Schultz, Justin | D NHL --> 0 | 31 |
$0
UFA
|
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van Riemsdyk, Trevor | D NHL --> 0 | 30 |
$950,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Kempny, Michal | D NHL --> 0 | 31 |
$0
UFA
|
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Fehervary, Martin | D NHL --> 0 | 22 |
$791,667
|
$0
RFA
|
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TOTALS |
$17,341,667
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$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000
|
Player | POS | Age | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanecek, Vitek | G NHL --> 0 | 26 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Samsonov, Ilya | G NHL --> 0 | 25 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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TOTALS |
Player | POS | Age | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
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TOTALS |
2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
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Roster Size
Number of players on the Active Roster. Cannot exceed 23 players. Excludes players on IR and LTIR. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
19 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
Standard Player Contracts
Number of players signed to Standard Player Contracts (SPC's). Cannot exceed 50 players. Some players do not count towards this, such as 18/19 Year-Old players in Junior with less than 10 NHL Games Played in Season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
39 | 19 | 9 | 2 |
Upper Limit
The maximum Salary Cap Hit of all players counting towards the active roster. Often referred to as "Salary Cap". This is determined in the summer and is based on the previous season's revenues, per the CBA. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$82,500,000 | $82,500,000 | $82,500,000 | $82,500,000 |
Projected Cap Hit
Anticipated Season-End Cap Hit based on the current roster, calculated by summing all Cap Hits of players currently counting towards the Salary Cap. Assumes current roster is in effect for the remainder of season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$73,521,667 | $54,080,000 | $41,550,000 | $17,500,000 |
Projected Cap Space
Amount of Cap Space projected to be available at end of year. Calculated as Annual Salary Cap minus Projected Cap Hit. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$8,978,333 | $28,420,000 | $40,950,000 | $65,000,000 |
Current Cap Space
Amount of Annual Cap Hit that can be added to the roster without exceeding the Upper Limit (Salary Cap Maximum) based on the current roster. For teams using LTIR, Current Cap Space is the amount of annual cap hit that can be added without exceeding the Salary Cap by more than the team's LTIR Pool. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$8,978,333 | $28,420,000 | $40,950,000 | $65,000,000 |
Maximum LTIR Pool
The maximum amount of Long Term Injured Reserve space potentially available. This is the Cap Hit of player on LTIR less the Cap Space available for team at time player was on LTIR. A player can go on LTIR when they expect to miss 10 games and 24 days in the season. A player on LTIR does not come off of the salary cap, instead a team is allowed to exceed the cap by the LTIR amount. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Current Roster Annual Cap Hit
Anticipated Cap Hit based on the current roster, calculated by summing all Cap Hits of players currently counting towards the Salary Cap + retained salary + buyouts. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$73,521,667 | $54,080,000 | $41,550,000 | $17,500,000 |
Carryover Bonus Overages
Teams can exceed the salary cap due to players receiving performance bonuses. If a team exceeds the salary cap due to performance bonuses, they carryover to the previous season and reduce the cap space a team has. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Potential Bonuses
Performance Bonuses that players on the active roster are eligible to achieve. A team can exceed the salary cap due to performance bonuses, but they carry over to the following season. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Retained Salary Remaining
Teams can retain salary/cap hit when they trade a player. A team can only have a maximum of 3 players that they retained salary on. Learn More Or Ask A Question |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Player | POS | Age | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
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McIlrath, Dylan | D MIN --> 0 --> | 30 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Sgarbossa, Michael | C MIN --> 0 --> | 29 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Jokipakka, Jyrki | D --> 0 --> | 30 |
$0
|
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Fucale, Zach | G MIN --> 0 --> | 27 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Hughes, Tommy | D --> 0 --> | 30 |
$0
|
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Pinho, Brian | C MIN --> 0 --> | 27 |
$0
UFA
|
|||||
Gersich, Shane | LW MIN --> 0 --> | 25 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
Spinner, Steven | RW --> 0 --> | 26 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
Elgestal, Kevin | RW --> 0 --> | 26 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
Copley, Pheonix | G MIN --> 0 --> | 30 |
$0
UFA
|
|||||
Johansen, Lucas | D MIN --> 0 --> | 24 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Pilon, Garrett | C MIN --> 0 --> | 24 |
$750,000
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Riat, Damien | LW MIN --> 0 --> | 25 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Malenstyn, Beck | LW MIN --> 0 --> | 24 |
$762,500
|
$762,500
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Vecchione, Mike | C MIN --> 0 --> | 29 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Geisser, Tobias | D MIN --> 0 --> | 23 |
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Walfridsson, Sebastian | D --> 0 --> | 23 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Maass, Benton | D --> 0 --> | 23 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Roykas Marthinsen, Kristian | LW --> 0 --> | 22 |
$0
|
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Alexeyev, Alexander | D MIN --> 0 --> | 22 |
$863,334
|
$0
RFA
|
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Clark, Kody | C MIN --> 0 --> | 22 |
$808,334
|
$0
RFA
|
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Sutter, Riley | RW MIN --> 0 --> | 22 |
$764,167
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$0
RFA
|
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Gibson, Mitchell | C --> 0 --> | 27 |
$0
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Kannok-Leipert, Alex | D --> 0 --> | 21 |
$0
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Florchuk, Eric | C --> 0 --> | 22 |
$0
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Marthinsen, Kristian | LW --> 0 --> | 22 |
$0
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$0
UFA
|
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Morrison, Adam | G --> 0 --> | 31 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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McHale, Gavin | G --> 0 --> | 34 |
$0
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Nardella, Bobby | D MIN --> 0 --> | 26 |
$750,000
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$0
UFA
|
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Leason, Brett | RW MIN --> 0 --> | 23 |
$775,000
|
$775,000
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Protas, Aliaksei | C MIN --> 0 --> | 21 |
$789,167
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$789,167
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$0
RFA
|
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Rybinski, Henrik | RW --> 0 --> | 20 |
$859,167
|
$859,167
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$859,167
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$0
RFA
|
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Has, Martin | D --> 0 --> | 21 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Sheppard, Derek | D MIN --> 0 --> | 28 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Kessy, Kale | LW --> 0 --> | 29 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
McCarthy, Chris | C --> 0 --> | 30 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Whitney, Steven | RW --> 0 --> | 31 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Lapierre, Hendrix | C MIN --> 0 --> | 20 |
$894,167
|
$894,167
|
$0
RFA
|
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Trineyev, Bogdan | C --> 0 --> | 20 |
$859,167
|
$859,167
|
$859,167
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Hughes, Bear | C --> 0 --> | 21 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Bjorklund, Garin | G --> 0 --> | 20 |
$843,333
|
$843,333
|
$843,333
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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Magnusson, Oskar | C --> 0 --> | 20 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Iorio, Vincent | D MIN --> 0 --> | 19 |
$875,833
|
$875,833
|
$0
RFA
|
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Shepard, Hunter | G MIN --> 0 --> | 26 |
$750,000
|
$0
UFA
|
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Johnson, Brent | D --> 0 --> | 19 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Lemay, Joaquim | D --> 0 --> | 19 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Hanelt, Haakon | C --> 0 --> | 19 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Krebs, Dru | D --> 0 --> | 19 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Clark, Chase | G --> 0 --> | 20 |
$0
|
$0
UFA
|
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Stevenson, Clay | G --> 0 --> | 23 |
$855,000
|
$855,000
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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TOTALS |
$15,949,169
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$7,513,334
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$2,561,667
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