Capitals sign forward Brendan Leipsic to one-year contract

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Los Angeles Kings left wing Brendan Leipsic, left, tries to score past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brendan Leipsic to a one-year, $700,000 contract.

Leipsic, 25, scored seven goals and added 16 assists in 62 games for the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks last season.

In 126 career games split between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Canucks and Kings, Leipsic has recorded 13 goals and 35 assists.

July 1, 2019

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Brendan Leipsic
SIGNED BY
Washington Capitals
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$700,000
TOTAL
$700,000

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