skip to Main Content

Travis Boyd re-signs with Washington on one-year deal

Center Travis Boyd has re-signed with the Washington Capitals on a one-year contract.

Boyd, 23, lead Hershey last season in points with 63 (16 goals, 47 assists). Since joining Hershey in the 2015-16 season, the University of Minnesota standout has not missed a game with the Bears, playing a combined 185 consecutive regular season and playoff games for the Chocolate and White.

The Hopkins, Minnesota native was named to the Atlantic Divison All-Star team this season, as well as being named a second-team AHL All-Star.

The contract is a one-year, two-way deal worth $650k at the NHL level and $115k at the AHL level. Boyd would not need waivers to return to Hershey.

Press release:

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed center Travis Boyd to a one-year, two-way contract ($650,000/$115,000), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.

Boyd, 23, registered 63 points (16g, 47a) in 76 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) during the 2016-17 season, setting career highs in points, assists and plus/minus (+19). The 5’11”, 191-pound center led Hershey in points and assists last season and was named team MVP. In addition, he finished the season ranked tied for third in the AHL in assists and tied for sixth in points. Boyd was named to the AHL’s Second All-Star Team for the 2016-17 season and represented the Atlantic Division at the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic. The Edina, Minn., native has registered 118 points (38g, 80a) in 154 career AHL games with Hershey.

Back To Top
Search