Devante Smith-Pelly has signed with the Washington Capitals several days after being bought out by the New Jersey Devils.
The Capitals announced Monday morning Smith-Pelly inked a one-year, two-way contract worth $650,000 ($300,000 at the AHL level).
Smith-Pelly has bounced around from team to team throughout his NHL career. The 25-year-old began his career with the Anaheim Ducks after being selected in the second round (42nd overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft following a stellar junior career with the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. He was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens for Jiri Sekac in 2015 and a year later was flipped to the Devils in exchange for Stefan Matteau.
The six-foot, 215-pound winger had four goals, five assists in 53 games with the Devils this past season. In 266 career NHL games he has 77 points, while adding 33 points in 69 career AHL appearances.
July 3, 2017
Washington Capitals
