Caps sign Andre Burakovsky
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Washington Capitals signed forward Andre Burakovsky to a three-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday.
The Capitals selected Burakovsky with the 23rd overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.
The 18-year-old Burakovsky had four goals and seven assists in 43 games with Malmo of the Swedish League last season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Burakovsky, son of former NHL player Robert Burakovsky, is expected to play for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League for the upcoming campaign.