The Washington Capitals busy day continued late on Tuesday night as they announced a three-year contract extension worth $12.15 million ($4.05 million AAV) with veteran defenceman Nick Jensen.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Capitals made a pair of trades, shipping Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild and Erik Gustafsson, as well as a 2023 first-round pick, to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead of moving Jensen before Friday's deadline, which had been rumoured for a little over a week now, the Capitals decided to keep him for what they hope will be a quick turnaround next season.
In 62 games this season, the 32-year-old has already set a new career-high in points with 24 (two goals, 22 assists), 16 penalty minutes and is a minus-one.
THREE MORE YEARS OF THE JENSMAN
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a three-year contract extension. Jensen's contract will carry an average annual value of $4.05 million.#ALLCAPS— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 1, 2023
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