Capitals Sign Steckel & Sloan to Contract Extensions

The Washington Capitals announced today that they have signed center David Steckel to a three-year contract extension and defenseman Tyler Sloan to a two-year extension. Steckel's contract is worth $3.3 million, while Sloan's is worth $1.4 million. Both players would have been unrestricted free agents this summer. In 42 games so far this season, Steckel has two goals and three assists for five points, while Sloan has two goals and two assists for four points in 22 games. These are good depth signings for the Capitals, as both Steckel and Sloan work very hard on the ice. Steckel gives the team lots of depth at center from the fourth line and excels on the faceoff. Sloan, who toiled in the minors for years, has developed into a very reliable seventh defenseman for the Capitals with his strong work ethic.