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Breaking down everything you need to know about Tom Wilson’s contract extension

The Washington Capitals re signed Tom Wilson last weekend to a seven year extension worth $45.5 million. That won’t kick in until the 2024 25 season as this upcoming season he finishes out his other deal where he’ll make $5,166,667. Starting the next season that number and AAV goes up to $6.5 million.

So to break it down his new contract average annual value by season is as follows:

2024 25 $6.5 million

2025 26 $6.5 million

2026 27 $6.5 million

2027 28 $6.5 million

2028-29 $6.