Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to eight-year, $84-million extension

Ryan Leonard has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Washington Capitals. The 2023 eighth overall pick has agreed to an eight-year, $84-million extension, the Capitals announced on Tuesday. The new deal carries an AAV of $10.5 million. Leonard, 21, is coming off a strong first full NHL season, as he finished with 20 goals and 25 assists through 75 appearances. He ranked eighth on the Capitals in points and fifth in goals. Leonard was just the eighth rookie in franchise history to record a 20-goal season and first to do so since the iconic Alex Ovechkin...