Capitals Caps lock up Jakob Chychrun with an eight-year, $72 million extension. The deal makes Chychrun the highest-paid defenseman on Washington’s roster, topping John Carlson’s annual salary ...

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

Capitals Capitals add Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy in a blue line overhaul. Washington traded Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round draft pick to Ottawa for Chychrun.

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun celebrates after his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Washington.

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WINNIPEG — When Jakob Chychrun skated down the ice for the first drill of the Washington Capitals’ morning skate Tuesday at Canada Life Centre, he felt something hitting him in the back of the ...

The Washington Capitals have extended defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year, $72 million contract, a $9 million salary cap hit. Sammi Silber: Capitals GM Chris Patrick on Chychrun’s ...

Washington is the only team in the NHL with two defensemen on its first-unit power play. It remains a 1-3-1 setup, with the wrinkle brought by Chychrun. “It’s definitely unique,” Carbery said.

The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick. As the NHL draft arrives, there is a ton of ...

Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he's sticking around for the long ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $72 million. General manager Chris Patrick announced the contract Tuesday, hours ...

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $72 million.General manager Chris Patrick announced the contra ...