Capitals sign forward Brett Leason to two-year, $1.55-million deal

July 01, 2022 - 7:37pm

Washington Capitals center Brett Leason (49) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Ashley Landis/AP Photo)

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Brett Leason to a two-year, $1.55-million contract, the team announced Monday.

Leason's contract will pay him $750,000 in 2022-23 and $800,000 in 2023-24.

Leason, 23, recorded three goals and three assists in 36 games with the Capitals during the 2021-22 season -- his first in the NHL.

The Calgary native added six goals and seven assists in 31 games with Hershey of the AHL.

The Capitals picked Leason in the second round (56th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft.

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