Getty Images The Washington Capitals have re-signed goalie Braden Holtby to a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension, the club announced today.
“We are pleased to sign Braden to a contract extension,” said Caps general manager George McPhee in a release. “Braden is a young and talented goaltender who has performed very well in both the regular season and the playoffs during his NHL career. We are fortunate to have two excellent young goaltenders on our roster in Washington.”
Holtby will earn $1.7 million in 2013-14 and $2 million in 2014-15, garnering a cap hit of $1.85 million. The 23-year-old is a modest 5-6-0 with a .896 save percentage this season, but has had some strong performances lately.
Per CSNWashington.com, the Caps have also reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a two-year extension with 32-year-old defenseman John Erskine.
Update: Erskine’s deal is done. Two years, $3.925 million.
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Been dealing with plenty of traffic in front of him all throughout playoffs.
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Video: Kings’ Brown shaken up after collision with Sharks’ Marleau
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Does the league take a look at this?
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Where did this scoring come from?
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The comments are now open.
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Both make their series debuts tonight.
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That’s a long way up to do that.
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This might be getting old to him by now.
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He was banged up roughly in Game 3.
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A 13-percent rise from last year.
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Off to a surprising 2-1 series lead over Chicago.
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He’ll replace Peter Horachek, who was fired yesterday.
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Now Stephane Roy says he doesn’t know if the Avs will hire his brother
May 21, 2013, 4:49 PM EDT
(His brother is Patrick Roy.)
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Dallas to unveil new uniforms, make ‘significant announcement’ on June 4
May 21, 2013, 4:20 PM EDT
Ooooh, intrigue.
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Meanwhile, Logan Couture says he’s “all good.”
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Jackets GM Kekalainen: ‘I really don’t care’ if Johansen was unhappy in AHL
May 21, 2013, 4:01 PM EDT
Jarmo, talking tough.
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Montreal’s 27-year-old defenseman was hurt in April while trying to hit Milan Lucic.
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Must win? Sharks’ Boyle says series ‘has to be 2-2′ after tonight
May 21, 2013, 3:02 PM EDT
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San Jose hasn’t lost at HP Pavilion this postseason.
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Edmonton’s new rink is set to open in 2016.
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Devs’ Brodeur ‘thrilled’ to join CBC as guest analyst, will debut Wednesday
May 21, 2013, 2:20 PM EDT
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The panel gets another goalie.
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It’s his old team, Dynamo Moscow.
