The Washington Capitals signed forward Lynden Lakovic to a three-year, entry-level contract on Saturday.
The deal carries an AAV of $975,000 at the NHL level and $85,000 in AHL.
Washington selected Lakovic in the first round, 27th overall, during this year's NHL Draft in June.
Lakovic recorded 58 points (27 goals and 31 assists) in 47 games this past season with the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors.
The 18-year-old from West Kelowna, B.C., was out of action for seven weeks due to a lower-body injury.
He had 31 points (18 goals and 21 assists) in 68 games during the regular season in 2023-24 and added eight points (five goals and three assists) in 20 playoff games to help the Warriors capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history.
Lakovic is expected to be loaned to the Warriors for next season, the Capitals said in a release.
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