Capitals Sign Danny Richmond to One-Year Deal

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed defenseman Danny Richmond to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay him $525,000 at the NHL level and $125,000 at the AHL level. In 68 games last season with Toronto of the AHL, he had three goals and 20 assists for 23 points and 121 penalty minutes. He last played in an NHL game during the 2007-08 season with the Chicago Blackhawks. This is just a depth signing for the Capitals, as Richmond will likely play all of next season with Hershey of the AHL, bringing lots of grit and physical play to their defense.