Capitals' John Carlson agrees to 8-year deal; average annual value of $8M
The Washington Capitals and John Carlson have agreed to a new eight-year contract that will pay the veteran defenseman an average annual value of $8 million per year, the team announced Sunday. Carlson set career highs in goals (15) and assists (53) in 2017-18 as part of the Capitals' first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years. Carlson was the highest-scoring defenseman in the NHL during the regular season and playoffs. The 28-year-old American has spent his entire career in Washington since joining the franchise as a first-round draft pick in 2008.
