Capitals re-sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to one-year extension

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Capitals re-sign Nicolas Aube-Kubel to one-year extension

/ by Ethan Cadeaux

Capitals

Nicolas Aube-Kubel is back in Washington for at least one more season.

The 26-year-old winger signed a one-year extension with the Capitals, the team announced on Friday. Aube-Kubel will earn $1.225 million on his new deal.

NAK'S BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Nicolas AubÃ©-Kubel to a one-year contract extension. AubÃ©-Kubel's contract will carry an average annual value of $1.225 million.
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 3, 2023

Washington originally claimed Aube-Kubel off waivers in November when he was released by the Toronto Maple Leafs after going scoreless in his first six games. In 30 games with the Capitals, Aube-Kubel has totaled eight points (two goals, six assists). The Canadian's one-year extension will give him a lengthy chance to earn a spot on the Capitals' roster moving forward.

Amidst a busy deadline that's seen Washington trade five different players, Aube-Kubel is the second player the Capitals have re-signed in just a matter of days. Defenseman Nick Jensen inked a three-year deal to remain in Washington on Wednesday.