Capitals Re-Sign Forward Gordon to One-Year Contract

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have re-signed center Boyd Gordon to a one-year contract worth $761,000. Gordon appeared in 63 games last season for the Capitals, scoring five goals and nine assists for 14 points. In 267 career games, all with the Capitals, he has 20 goals and 46 assists for 66 points. Not a bad signing for the Capitals, as Gordon brings plenty of offensive skill and depth to the forward lines. Given the team’s depth at center for next season, Gordon will likely be the fourth line center. Brooks Laich and Brendan Morrison will compete for the second line center at training camp, likely Laich, while the other will center the third line, likely Morrison. Michael Nylander could also end up as the second or third line center depending on what the Capitals decide to do with him this summer. If they decide he does not fit into their future plans, they will probably attempt to trade him first. If they can find no takers, and they have not thus far, they could demote him to the minors or assign him to a European team to trim down some salary. However, the Capitals could also wait until training camp in September and see how Nylander performs there before making a decision on what to do with the veteran center.