Capitals Sign Alexander Semin to One-Year Extension

The Washington Capitals announced today that they have signed right wing Alexander Semin to a one-year contract extension worth $6.7 million, a slight raise over the $6 million he is making this season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 39 games so far this season, he has 18 goals and 17 assists for 35 points. He is currently sidelined with a hip injury, but Capitals GM George McPhee hopes Semin will return to the lineup after the all-star game. In 366 career NHL games, all with Washington, he has 166 goals and 169 assists for 335 points. This is a good signing for the Capitals, as Semin is a very offensively skilled player. He's a great goal-scorer, owns a very impressive shot, and is excellent on the power play. Despite being a little streaky in his scoring, Semin should be one of the top offensive producers in Washington next season.