Capitals sign first-round pick Terik Parascak

Field Level Media|published: Fri 5th July, 15:32 2024

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Terik Parascak is selected by the Washington Capitals with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Capitals signed first-round draft pick Terik Parascak to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value of $975,000, the team announced Friday.

Parascak, the 17th overall pick of the NHL draft last month, is a 6-foot forward who played last season for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League. He totaled 105 points (43 goals, 62 assists) in 68 games -- the most points and goals among all CHL rookies and eighth among WHL skaters.

The Canada native, 18, also had the fourth-best plus-minus rating (+49) in the WHL.

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