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Capitals Re-Sign Ethen Frank to Two-Year, $4 Million Deal

The extension removes his pending UFA status ahead of Washington’s trade-deadline decisions.

Feb 25, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (53) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Foslien-Imagn Images
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Ethen Frank, Washington Capitals (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Ethen Frank’s contract runs through 2027-28 at a $2 million average annual value, counting $2 million against the cap in 2026-27 and 2027-28.
  • Frank, 28, has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 52 games this season as an efficient depth scorer in limited minutes.
  • Team data cites Frank as Washington’s fastest skater this season at a 23.52 mph max speed, ranking in the 97th percentile leaguewide per NHL EDGE.
  • The undrafted Western Michigan product rose from an AHL-only deal with Hershey, won two Calder Cups, and debuted in the NHL on Jan. 10, 2025.
  • With the signing, Washington has 17 players under contract for next season and about $34.5 million in projected cap space as it weighs deadline moves.