The Washington Capitals are bringing back a key member of the Hershey Bears’ Calder Cup-winning team.
Washington announced Wednesday that it has re-signed defenceman Hardy Häman Aktell agreed to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level.
Häman Aktell, 25, appeared in six NHL games with the Capitals, recording one assist.
For the Bears, the six-foot-three defender skated in 55 games, recording two goals and 11 points, but in the Calder Cup Playoffs, Häman Aktell upped his offensive game.
During Hershey’s trip to the title, he scored five goals and picked up four assists in 17 games, finishing tied for the AHL defenceman lead in post-season goals.
Häman Aktell was originally a fourth-round pick of the Nashville Predators in 2016.