The Washington Capitals signed forward Evgeny Kuznetsov to a two-year, $6 million deal, the team announced on Monday.
Kuznetsov registered 11 goals with 26 assists in 80 games as a rookie last season before adding five goals and two assists during the post-season. He was listed as a restricted free agent (RFA) when free agency began on July 1.
The 23-year-old Russian led all Capitals rookies in goals, asssists, points, and games played.
He was originally selected in the first round (26th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.
July 6, 2015
Evgeny Kuznetsov
SIGNED BY
Washington Capitals
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$3 million
TOTAL
$6 million