The big news in the nation’s capital this week was that the Capitals re-signed their third-line center, Lars Eller, to a five-year, $17.5 million contract. Eller has had a great season with the Caps registering 11 goals and 19 assists l, which is on pace to be his best season since 2014-2015 when he was with Montreal. The signing makes sense for the next few years, but the last season or two of the contract has the potential to be rough. At 28, he will be signed until 33. Forwards normally drop off in production after turning 26, so the seasons at 32 and 33 might be something similar to what we’re seeing with Brooks Orpik now.
Metropolitan Division Weekly Roundup: Six Points Separate Five Teams
