The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Jeff Schultz this afternoon to a 4 Year $11M contract. He led the NHL in +/- ratio with a +50 (a + is given to being on the ice for each time an even strength goal is scored and a - for every even strength goal allowed).
The Caps have all but announced their top six starting defensemen - Alzner, Carlson, Erskine, Green, Poti, & Schultz. Whether Schultz grows into his large physique on defense remains to be seen, as does how much unseen potential has left to be played on the ice.
The Caps could conceivably move Schultz coming off of a career year (for a gritty defensive defenseman or a center) if they believe that his offensive skills won't surpass that of teammates Green or Carlson. Schultz has yet to play as big on defense as his frame and stature would lead one to believe.
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