Washington Capitals‘ must had their eyes on goalie Clay Stevenson(33) previous to him putting up solid numbers in a losing record effort (6-14-2) with 2.70 GAA and .922 SV%.
The undrafted net minder was signed to a 2-year NHL entry level contract through 2023/2024.
It’s very likely they saw the big 6’4″ 194 lbs. back stop put up a 1.77 GAA and .936 SV% on a 30-2-2 record for Coquitlam Express, giving him best all around numbers in the BCHL.
The 23-year old from Drayton Valley, AB is likely ready to start.
As he puts up a 1.70 GAA and .934 SV% with 4 shutouts in 13 appearances for affiliate Hershey Bears, he is rewarded as a restricted free agent, who’s entry level contract is up at the end of the current frame, with a new 3-year $2.325M deal to stick around.