Capitals Sign Breakout Star Justin Sourdif to Huge Extension
- On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals signed breakout star Justin Sourdif to an eight-year contract extension worth $50.8 million, paying him $6.35 million annually.
- Washington acquired Sourdif last year following his 2020 selection by the Florida Panthers, and the 24-year-old responded with a breakout 2025-26 season, recording 15 goals and 35 points across 78 games.
- Before the extension, Sourdif was slated to become a restricted free agent, entering the final season of a two-year deal worth $825,000 annually, and was one of 11 players with more than 10 goals for the Capitals.
- General Manager Chris Patrick finalized the deal after simultaneously signing forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $10.5 million annual contract, noting the team was "very open to working with us to make a deal."
- Sourdif now joins a core group of a dozen Capitals players committed for more than three years, with his new contract taking effect next season to help solidify the roster.
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Busy Capitals sign Sourdif, 24, to eight-year contract
Forward Justin Sourdif, 24, a native of Richmond, British Columbia, who had 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games last season for Washington, signed with the Capitals on Tuesday on an eight-year contract worth $6.35 million annually.
Capitals Sign Breakout Star Justin Sourdif to Huge Extension
The Washington Capitals have signed breakout star Justin Sourdif to a huge contract extension that will keep him in town for the long term.The Capitals gave Sourdif an eight-year extension for $50.8 million, paying him $6.35 million per season over the life of the deal.Capitals Announce Justin Sourdif ExtensionCapitals general manager Chris Patrick shared the following comments when announcing Sourdif’s extension after the team also announced it…
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Capitals lock up Justin Sourdif with eight-year, $50.8 million extension
Capitals lock up Justin Sourdif with eight-year, $50.8 million extension The Washington Capitals continued locking down a major piece of their young core, signing forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $6.35 million and represents a massive vote of confidence in the 24-year-old after
Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension
The Washington Capitals not only locked up Ryan Leonard long-term on Tuesday, but they also just signed depth centerman Justin Sourdif well into the future. Sourdif signed an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension worth $6.35 million per season. The deal will keep Sourds on the Caps through the 2034-35 season. SOURDS SECURED The Washington Capitals
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