Washington Capitals to Sign Forward

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals are going to sign Sonny Milano to a one-year, $750,000 contract. With that, he will be hitting the waiver wire, as the Capitals are planning to have him start the season in the AHL.

$750K

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 16, 2022

This Milano situation is continuing to get more intriguing. The 26-year-old winger is coming off of a season that saw him score 14 goals and record 34 points in 66 games with the Anaheim Ducks, but it took him until mid-October to find a home. Yet, now he is starting the season in the AHL if he clears waivers, and it's just surprising to see a player have this kind of season but not a guaranteed spot in the NHL.

It certainly is possible that another club could elect to claim Milano. A $750,000 cap hit is an easy one to take on, but if he clears, he will be beginning the year with the Hershey Bears. 

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