Nathan Walker, the Capitals third round draft pick (#89 overall) in the 2014 NHL entry draft has signed a new deal with the St. Louis Blues on Monday.
Australian Nathan Walker, ex of WSH, headed to STL on a two-year, two-way contract. $700K/$300K in first year, $700K/$350K in the second year.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2019
Walker spent a majority of his time in the Capitals organization playing with the team’s AHL affiliate the Hershey Bears, but did eventually crack the Capitals lineup, becoming the first Australian to play in the NHL.
Walker was waived by the Capitals twice during his tenure with the organization, the last time coming on November 4, 2018 (here). The forward was placed on waivers the previous season and was subsequently claimed by the Edmonton Oilers on December 1. The Oilers later placed him on waivers and the Capitals claimed him on December 20 (here).
Well at least Walker’s jersey is already in the HOF in Toronto.
Good point.
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