7/11: Washington has confirmed the signing according to a team announcement.
7/10: The Capitals have been active in recent days when it comes to signing their prospects. The latest to receive a contract is Leon Muggli as PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that they’ve signed the defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will carry a cap hit of $941K and an AAV of $975K; the difference being $102.5K of games-played bonuses in the agreement’s first year.
The 18-year-old was a second-round pick by Washington last month, going 54th overall. Muggli spent most of the season with EV Zug in Switzerland’s top division where he had three goals and nine assists in 42 games; his 12 points were the most ever by a defenseman aged 17 or younger in league history. Muggli also suited up for the Swiss internationally at the World Under-18 Championship as well as the World Juniors.
It’s worth noting that Muggli still has two years left on his deal in Switzerland. At this point, it makes the most sense for him to remain with Zug for those seasons, allowing him to play a regular role while staying at home. Assuming that happens, Muggli’s contract is eligible to slide twice and still have three years remaining on it heading into the 2026-27 campaign as long as he doesn’t play in ten or more NHL contests in either season.