Capitals sign D Matt Roy to six-year contract

Los Angeles Kings defenceman Matt Roy controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (William Liang/AP Photo)

The Washington Capitals spending spree continues.

Washington signed defenceman Matt Roy to a six-year, $34.5 million contract worth 5.75 million AAV, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday.

Roy, 29, is a solid right-side defenceman who tallied five goals and 20 assists with the Los Angeles Kings last season.

He has spent all six years of his NHL career in L.A. after being drafted by the team in the seventh round, 194th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

The Capitals have had an active day, swinging a big deal with the Ottawa Senators for fellow defenceman Jakob Chychrun.

July 1, 2024

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Matt Roy
Defense
AGE: 29
SIGNED BY
Washington Capitals
LENGTH
6 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$5.75 million
TOTAL
$34.5 million

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