The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Christian Djoos to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
It’s a two-way deal in 2017-18, and a one-way deal the following season.
Djoos, 22, is expected to push for an NHL spot next season, along with Madison Bowey and possibly Tyler Lewington.
That’s because Karl Alzner and Kevin Shattenkirk, both unrestricted free agents, aren’t expected to re-sign with Washington.
On top of that, the Caps lost d-man Nate Schmidt in yesterday’s expansion draft.
Brian MacLellan statement on Schmidt's selection: pic.twitter.com/SvpsbvErRU
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) June 22, 2017
Djoos, a seventh-round pick in 2012, had 13 goals and 45 assists in 66 games for AHL Hershey this past season.
It was his second full season in the AHL.