August 6, 2008 | 2:00pm ET
Capitals sign Steckel to extension TheFourthPeriod.com
The Washington Capitals have signed center David Steckel to a one-year contract extension for the 2009-10 season.
Steckel, 26, completed his fourth professional season and first full NHL campaign in 2007-08, averaging 13:33 of ice time in 67 games. He registered five goals and seven assists.
The former Ohio State Buckeye and 2001 first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings has played 79 career NHL games, all with the Capitals.
