Capitals sign F Jakub Vrana to one-year contract

Field Level Media|published: Tue 8th October, 12:17 2024

NHL: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins

Feb 14, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) reacts after scoring a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Washington Capitals signed veteran forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Tuesday.

Vrana, 28, was a first-round pick (13th overall) by the Capitals in 2014 and played his first four-plus NHL seasons with Washington. He won a Stanley Cup with the team in 2018.

The Czech Republic native played for the St. Louis Blues in 2023-24, contributing two goal and four assists in 21 games.

Vrana has recorded 209 points (110 goals, 99 assists) in 367 career games with the Capitals (2016-21), Detroit Red Wings (2021-23) and Blues.

--Field Level Media

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