Capitals Re-Sign Several

The Washington Capitals re-signed several key players recently, including strong forwards Mikael Renberg and Artem Chubarov. The return of these players gives Washington a strong core that could be supplimented by the signing of free agents during the offseason.

Veteran winger Renberg signed a three-year deal worth $3 million per year. He also received a $1 million signing bonus. The shifty playmaker scored 15 goals and added 38 assists during the regular season. He also had a goal and two assists during the playoff series with the Lightning.

Speedy center Artem Chubarov signed a three-year deal worth $2.4 million per year. He also received a $1 million signing bonus. Chubarov was acquired from Vancouver in the trade for Robert Lang and he did a commendable job on the second line. He scored 16 goals and dished out 26 assists in 76 games. In the playoffs he had two goals and two assists.

Cory Pecker signed a two-year deal worth $1.6 million per year with a $1 million signing bonus. The youngster is a real speed-merchant and he did a fine job manning the pivot role on the third and fourth line. He has a bright future ahead of him with the Capitals, and the organization is thrilled to have him back. Pecker had 14 goals and 12 assists along with 77 PIMs last season. He also scored two goals in the playoffs.

The last player to re-sign was defender Jason Robinson. The 28-year-old inked a one-year deal worth $320,000 per year and a $500,000 signing bonus.