Capitals Sign Matt Roy

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by Kalilu Jawara

Apr 24, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defensemen Matt Roy (3) checks Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique (19) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: The signing is now official, per the team:

MATT'S A CAP‼️

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year, $34.5 million contract. Roy’s contract will carry an average annual value of $5.75 million. #ALLCAPS
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 1, 2024

Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Caps’ defensive makeover is set to be bolstered with the signing of LA Kings forward Matt Roy:

In addition to Chychrun, Washington expected to sign Matt Roy 6 x $5.75M — sorry wrong terms before
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2024

Matt Roy, signed 7x$5.5M, is a defensive defenceman. Has become one of the most underrated play-driving blueliners in the league and had an excellent season in LA this year. Interestingly, despite all that he does turn the puck over quite a bit in transition. #AllCaps pic.twitter.com/wgyzMGfUSM
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 1, 2024

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