The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Ryan Chesley to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Chesley’s contract will carry an average annual value of $923,333 at the NHL level and $82,500 in AHL. The Capitals selected Chesley, 21, in the second round … Read more
Ryan Chesley is the second player in Minnesota history to wear No. 71 after Donald Bodin (1949-50) (photo: Bjorn Franke). The AHL’s Hershey Bears have signed Minnesota junior defenseman Ryan Chesley to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Chesley served as one of the captains of the Golden Gophers this … Read more
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that defenseman Ryan Chesley, the organization’s 37th overall pick from the 2022 NHL Draft, will sign an ATO with the AHL’s Hershey Bears and is expected to sign his three-year NHL entry-level contract at a later time. The 21-year-old posted eight goals, 20 points, and a +17 rating in … Read more
The Washington Capitals’ have eight prospects playing at the collegiate level for the 2024-25 season. They include Ryan Chesley, Chase Clark, David Gucciardi, Cole Hutson, Brent Johnson, Nick Kempf, Joaquim Lemay, and Ryan Leonard. Here is how each prospect did in the month of January. Ryan Chesley — RH Defenseman — Minnesota Golden Gophers – JuniorDrafted … Read more