First, the Washington Capitals signed forward Shane Gersich to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 with a guaranteed minimum of $125,000.
Gersich, a speed demon from the University of North Dakota, made his NHL debut on March 28, 2018 vs. the New York Rangers and played in three regular season games. He registered an assist as well. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he played in two playoff games against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Just 22, the 2018-19 season with the Hershey Bears was his first full season as a professional.