Capitals re-sign F Brett Leason to 2-year, $1.55M deal

The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Brett Leason to a two-year, $1.55 million contract.

The one-way deal announced Monday will pay him $750,000 next season and $800,000 in 2023-24.

Leason, 23, posted three goals and three assists in 36 games as a rookie with the Capitals last season.

He added 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 31 games with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

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