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.

Capitals Re-Sign Defensemen Collins & Sloan

According to Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post, the Washington Capitals have re-signed defensemen Sean Collins and Tyler Sloan. Collins got a two-year extension and Sloan was re-signed for one year. Terms of both contracts were not disclosed. In 15 games last season, Collins scored one goal and one assist for two points, while Sloan scored one goal and four assists for five points in 26 games. Collins and Sloan played well for the Capitals last season when their defense became ravaged with injuries. Both players helped keep the team competitive until the injured players returned and played great roles as depth defensemen. It's no surprise that they were re-signed given their strong performances. Look for them to play the same roles again next season for the Capitals.