Capitals Sign Laing to One-Year Contract Extension

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that they have signed left wing Quintin Laing to a one-year contract extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Laing was called up by the Capitals from their AHL affiliate in Hershey late in the 2008-09 season because of mounting injuries, but only played in one game, lacerating his spleen in that game and missing the rest of the NHL season. He was able to return to the AHL playoffs and help Hershey win the league championship. In 43 career NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals, Laing has one goal and six assists for seven points. This is merely a depth signing for the Capitals. Laing has been a decent third line center for the Hershey Bears the past few seasons and was likely a big reason for the Capitals re-signing him. If he sees any NHL action next season, it likely will be on the fourth line.