{"id":32011,"date":"2018-06-28T22:51:08","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T02:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=32011"},"modified":"2018-06-29T10:20:44","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:20:44","slug":"michal-kempny-washington-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/06\/28\/michal-kempny-washington-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Washington Capitals To Re-Sign Michal Kempny"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Washington Capitals<\/a>\u00a0will re-sign Czech defenceman Michal Kempny<\/strong><\/a> to a multi-year contract. The contract is for four-years and worth $10 million, or $2.5 million per season AAV.<\/p>\n

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Michal Kempny won\u2019t be leaving Washington. Sources say he\u2019s agreed to a multi year deal, despite outside interest, to stay with the Caps.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 29, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Michal Kempny<\/a> Re-Signs With the Washington Capitals.<\/h1>\n

The Capitals acquired\u00a0Kempny<\/a> at last year’s NHL Trade Deadline. Over his short two-year NHL career, the 27-year-old was somewhat of an unknown quality. Originally joining the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> undrafted, he has put up five goals and 13 assists for 18 career points in 103 career games.<\/p>\n

Last season, Kempny battled to find a place on both teams permanent\u00a0rosters. Only scoring three goals and seven assists for ten points. He also added a relatively\u00a0low 14 minutes in penalties. His possession numbers were 48.5 percent Corsi-for and a relative Corsi of -0.4.<\/p>\n

Although considered an unremarkable regular season, Kempny stepped up in the playoffs. He played 17:42 per game, being paired with John Carlson<\/strong><\/a> at even-strength. He scored two goals and three assists for five points in the 24 playoff games helping the Capitals to their first ever Stanley Cup Championship.<\/p>\n

What This Means for the Future.<\/h2>\n

It has been a slow start for Kempny NHL career but this contract extension\u00a0is a smart move for the Capitals. It’s obvious by Kempny ‘s\u00a0post-season performance that he is a valuable depth player. The Czech native is a dependable asset, who fits well with the Capitals style of play. Kempny has stated throughout the off-season his intended loyalty and desire to re-sign with the Capitals. This, along with Capitals re-singing\u00a0of<\/a> John Carlson<\/a><\/strong>, and steady play of Dmitry Orlov<\/a><\/strong> and Matt Niskanen<\/a><\/strong> shows that the Capitals will again have a strong defence corps next season. Regardless of the loss of<\/a> Barry Trotz<\/strong>, the Capitals are willing and able to defend their title next season.<\/p>\n

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