Washington Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year, $50.8 million contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of $6.35 million. Sourdif, 24, is coming off his first season with the Capitals, where he scored 15 goals and provided 20 assists in 78 games. Washington's management is optimistic about Sourdif's potential contributions alongside both veteran players and younger teammates. This signing follows another major deal in which the Capitals extended Ryan Leonard to an $84 million contract.
- •Justin Sourdif's new deal averages $6.35 million per season.
- •Sourdif scored 15 goals and 20 assists in 2026.
- •Washington believes Sourdif can further develop as a key player.
- •Capitals recently extended Ryan Leonard to an $84 million contract.
- 6:15 AMESPN NHL — Busy Capitals sign Sourdif, 24, to eight-year contract
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Capitals news: Washington extends Justin Sourdif on $50.8 million contract
"The Washington Capitals showed restricted free agent forward Justin Sourdif the money. On Tuesday, the Capitals announced their signing of Sourdif to a massive contract extension. “The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract. Sourdif’s contract will carry an average annual value of $6.35 […] The post Capitals news: Washington extends Justin Sourdif on $50.8 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Forward Justin Sourdif, 24, a native of Richmond, British Columbia, who had 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games last season for Washington, signed with the Capitals Tuesday on an eight-year contract worth $6.35 million annually.
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External links- ESPN NHLSep 16, 2026, 6:15 AMBusy Capitals sign Sourdif, 24, to eight-year contract
Forward Justin Sourdif, 24, a native of Richmond, British Columbia, who had 15 goals and 35 points in 78 games last season for Washington, signed with the Capitals Tuesday on an eight-year contract worth $6.35 million annually.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 3:29 AMCapitals news: Washington extends Justin Sourdif on $50.8 million contract
The Washington Capitals showed restricted free agent forward Justin Sourdif the money. On Tuesday, the Capitals announced their signing of Sourdif to a massive contract extension. “The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract. Sourdif’s contract will carry an average annual value of $6.35 […] The post Capitals news: Washington extends Justin Sourdif on $50.8 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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