NHL·BREAKING·September 15, 2026 09:46 AM ET

Capitals re-sign Ryan Leonard to 8-year, $84M extension

Deal carries $10.5M annual average value

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read

RT @Capitals: GOT LENO ON LOCK The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 millio Via @frank_seravalli on X

What happened: Leonard plays forward. Washington confirmed the agreement Tuesday.

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Why it matters: Cost certainty helps Washington plan the roster into the upcoming 2025-26 season. It follows a one-year deal for Ovechkin earlier this summer.

What to watch: Watch Annapolis rookie camp and preseason for Leonard's deployment.

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