Washington Capitals sign forward Brett Leason to a one-year contract worth $775,000

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract, with an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level. Leason was placed on waivers for the purpose of loaning him to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. He previously played for Hershey and spent the last season with the Anaheim Ducks, recording a career-high 22 points.