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Capitals Acquire Massive 6'7" Defenseman
1 Jul
Summary
- Vincent Desharnais, standing 6'7", signed a four-year deal.
- The contract is worth $16.8 million, adding to team size.
- Desharnais joins the Capitals after a season with the Sharks.
The Washington Capitals have made a significant addition to their roster, acquiring the imposing 6-foot-7 defenseman Vincent Desharnais. This move was formalized on Wednesday when the Capitals announced his signing to a four-year contract, which carries a total value of $16.8 million.
Desharnais, aged 30, spent the preceding season with the San Jose Sharks. During his time there, he recorded one goal and six assists across 53 games. This newly signed defenseman is a right-shot blue-liner originally from Laval, Quebec, and is preparing for his fifth NHL season. His career has seen him play for multiple franchises, including the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and most recently, the Sharks. He was originally drafted by the Oilers in the seventh round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
