Washington Capitals sign on 2010 Entry Draft pick to three-year, entry-level contract –NHL Update
Washington Capitals added their name to the list of teams who have finally begun to sign their previous prospects by adding on 2010 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft pick, Stanislav Galiev, to a three-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday, August
24.
Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee made the announcement through a press release.
Having been picked as the 86th overall selection during the third-round, Stanislav Galiev was not signed on to the roster immediately, but was rather sent to continue playing in the minor leagues in order for him to build up his game and become
a better right winger.
“Watching young players develop and work towards the next level is one of the most rewarding parts of junior hockey,” said Mike Kelly, director of hockey operations and associate coach of the Sea Dogs. “We are proud of Stanislav and look forward to him continuing
his development here in Saint John.”
Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Galiev was recognised after his outstanding performance with the Indiana Ice franchise in the United States Hockey League (USHL) during the 2008-2009 regular season and playoffs. He contributed 64 points (29 goals, 35 assists)
with the team in 60 regular season games played, while adding another nine (5 goals, 4 assists) in 13 postseason matchups.
Last season, his performance was especially noticeable as he helped his team, Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), to their first Memorial Cup win by scoring 65 points (37 goals, 28 assists) in 64 games and 27 points (10
goals, 17 assists) in 19 postseason contests.
It is not hard to notice that Washington is looking to improve its team after two straight failed playoff stretches, after having entered the postseason as the number one team in the Eastern Conference. Adding young talent like Galiev will not only higher
their chances of success if he can maintain a good run in the major league like he did in the minors, but it will also provide Capitals with more offensive depth, which in the world of ice hockey, is never a bad thing to have.
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