Ethen Frank signs two-year, $4 million contract extension with Capitals

"The extension comes as Frank is having a career year in the NHL, recording 23 points in 52 games. Frank's 11 goals are tied with Ryan Leonard for the eighth-most on the team. And he's making the most out of his 12:44 average ice time, too. According to Capitals PR, Frank's 11 goals are tied for the seventh most in the NHL among skaters who receive less than 13:00 of ice time per game."

"After initially not making the team out of training camp, Frank was recalled from Hershey on October 27 with Dylan Strome injured. A different player, Frank exhibited a newfound tenacity along the boards, fitting in as a bottom-six forward, and was a more consistent point-producer."

"With Frank on the ice at five-on-five, the Capitals have outscored their opponents 29 to 21, despite the forward starting outside the offensive zone 70.3 percent of the time. He's also received considerably more ice time on the power play this season, 84:54 minutes, and has posted two goals and four points with the Capitals up a man."

Ethen Frank secured a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals, representing a $1.25 million raise from his previous deal. The 28-year-old forward is experiencing a career year, recording 23 points in 52 games with 11 goals tied for eighth-most on the team. Frank was recalled from Hershey in October and has demonstrated improved consistency and tenacity as a bottom-six forward. At five-on-five, the Capitals outscore opponents 29-21 with Frank on ice. He ranks seventh in NHL goals among players receiving under 13 minutes of ice time and remains one of the league's fastest skaters.

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