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Capitals Sign Goaltender Mitch Gibson to Two-Year, Two-Way Deal

The move strengthens organizational depth during a run of goalie injuries.

Overview

  • He will be placed on waivers for the purpose of a loan to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
  • Gibson has a 6-4-2 record with a 2.48 goals-against average, a .918 save percentage, and one shutout in 12 games for Hershey this season.
  • He also went 8-5-0 with a 2.32 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and one shutout in 13 ECHL appearances for South Carolina.
  • Reported terms list an $812,500 average annual value with Year 1 at $775,000 NHL/$110,000 minors and Year 2 at $850,000/$120,000.
  • He was non-tendered last summer and signed an AHL deal with Hershey before earning this NHL contract, and he has yet to play an NHL game.