ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals put pen to paper for prospect Petr Sikora on Thursday, inking the forward to his three-year, entry-level contract. The 2024 sixth-round pick's deal carries an average annual value of $995,000. Sikora, who was taken 178th overall two years ago, has seen his game grow immensely over time.

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The Washington Capitals have signed forward Petr Sikora to a three‑year entry‑level contract, the team announced today. The deal carries an average annual value of $995K and brings one of the organization’s more productive young prospects officially into the system.

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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed forward Petr Sikora to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Sikora’s contract will carry an average annual value of $995,000. The Capitals selected Sikora in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft.

On May 5, 2026, the lottery for the 2026 NHL Draft was announced, and the Toronto Maple Leafs took the first draft pick in a key moment for their future Stanley Cup Playoff prospects.

The Washington Capitals are bringing in a promising overseas forward for next season. Centre Petr Sikora has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday.

The Washington Capitals will have a bit of extra money to work with this offseason, as the NHL officially announced that its salary cap will be increasing by $8.5 million for 2026-27. For next season, the cap will be $104 million, while the floor will be $76.9 million.