Washington re-signed forward Sonny Milano to a three-year deal with an average annual value of $1.9 million, as contract extension.
Capitals sign Sonny Milano to 3-year extension.
The Washington Capitals have signed winger Sonny Milano to a three-year extension worth $5.7 million.
OH SONNY DAY
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 4, 2023
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Sonny Milano to a three-year contract extension. Milano’s contract will carry an average annual value of $1.9 million.#ALLCAPS
General manager Brian MacLellan announced the contract Saturday, adding to an already busy All-Star break for taking care of future business. The Capitals extended forward Dylan Strome for $25 million over five years on Friday.
Like Strome, Milano has fit in as a new addition for Washington. He’s now set to count $1.9 million against the salary cap through the 2025-26 season.
The 26-year-old Milano has been a near-perfect bargain signing for the Capitals after joining them on an NHL veteran one-year deal after this season got underway.
He has eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points in 40 games since getting called up from Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Originally drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets 16th in 2014, Milano split his first eight seasons in the league with them and the Anaheim Ducks.
He went unsigned as an unrestricted free agent last summer despite putting up 34 points in 66 games with Anaheim.
In addition, Milano ranks tied for third on the Capitals in even strength goals as all eight of his goals came at five on five. The six foot, 194 pound forward is on pace to record 37 points this season which would mark a career high.
Last season Milano recorded 34 points in 66 games with the Anaheim Ducks with 14 goals and 20 assists. That was a single season career high in assists, points, and games played while tying a career high in goals.
Milano was originally taken by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round at 16th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft.
| Position | Left wing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Washington Capitals Columbus Blue Jackets Anaheim Ducks |
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| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft | 16th overall, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets |
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| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
He has recorded 118 points in 171 career AHL games with 47 goals and 71 assists and won the Calder Cup with the Lake Erie Monsters in 2016.