Capitals sign Max Pacioretty, trade for Joel Edmundson
The Washington Capitals signed free agent forward Max Pacioretty and acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Pacioretty agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal that includes up to $2 million more in performance incentives.
"Max has proven to be a consistent goal scorer in his career and has the necessary skill set to play in every situation," general manager Brian MacLellan s