Ryan Leonard signs a contract extension with the Washington Capitals (8-year, $10.5M AAV)

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1. First report2026-09-15 13:13 UTC

   Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC

   Another 8-year extension coming in on the last possible day Ryan Leonard & Washington 8 x $10.5M Capitals locking up their young sensation

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2. Corroborating report2026-09-15 13:18 UTC

   Chris Johnston @reporterchrisPost

   Ryan Leonard signs an eight-year extension with the #caps carrying a $10.5M AAV.