{"id":465377,"date":"2025-03-25T10:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=465377"},"modified":"2025-03-25T11:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:00:42","slug":"washington-capitals-defenceman-signs-big-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/03\/25\/washington-capitals-defenceman-signs-big-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Capitals D-man Signs Big Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Washington Capitals<\/a> are in the news today with the announcement of a big signing. Today, they announced that defenceman Jakob Chychrun<\/a> signs an extension with the club. This was the deal that Chychrun had been banking on. It is a maximum eight-year contract, worth an average annnual value of $9 million.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jakob Chychrun Signs Extension With Washington Capitals<\/h3>\n

Not very often we can say it, but a trade has worked out for both sides. Last summer the Ottawa Senators shipped Chychrun to the Caps, with Nick Jensen<\/a> coming back the other way. Jensen has been a great partner for Thomas Chabot<\/a> on a top-four pairing for Ottawa. Meanwhile, Chychrun had been struggling on a Sens team. There was a bit of a logjam with the aforementioned Chabot, as well as up-and-comer Jake Sanderson, <\/a>on the left side. Since moving to Washington, it has been nothing but roses. <\/span><\/p>\n

Success in Washington<\/span><\/h3>\n

As Jakob Chychrun signs this extension, it was definitely deserved. From a team perspective, Washington is battling it out for the Presidents\u2019 Trophy with the Winnipeg Jets. In fact, they are currently leading the race. In addition, Chychrun has been a huge contributing factor to their success. Chychrun is playing nearly 21 minutes a game and sees a good chunk of power play time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, from an individual standpoint, he’s having a big year. Last year was the first year he played more than 68 games in a year and he should do it again this year being at 65 now. The Caps have 12 games left. Also, his 18 goals on the year is tied for a career-high and his 43 points is already one. Sometimes matches are made to workout and this one is a case of that to be sure. Fans will be more than excited to have Chychrun around for the next while.<\/span><\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit – Geoff Burke – Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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