The Washington Capitals have re-signed left wing Ben Clymer to a three-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We like the way Ben Clymer competes and admire the professionalism that he brings to our club," Capitals GM George McPhee said. "He's a valuable player who is well respected by his teammates and an important part of our future."
Clymer, 28, had a career-best 16 goals in his first Capitals season in 2005-06, adding 17 assists for 33 points in 77 games.
A native of Bloomington, Minn., Clymer has played 372 career NHL games, recording 45 goals and 109 points, and won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2003-04.
