Washington Capitals: Top 5 Free Agent Signings Since 2000

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Washington Capitals Best FA Signings: Viktor Kozlov

Viktor Kozlov, like Dahlen, was a very underrated signing for the Washington Capitals. He signed a two-year deal with the Caps before the 2007-2008 season. Kozlov would play primarily on the first forward line with Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.

He would score 40 points at even strength in 2007-2008 (third among Caps forwards) and 54 points overall (fourth on the team, third among forwards). He was also third among Washington Capitals forwards with at least 250 minutes played at even strength in even strength CF% (58.32%).

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Kozlov saw his first line duties replaced by Alexander Semin in 2008-2009, but he still had a productive season for the Caps. He had 41 points and finished sixth among forwards with a 56.47% even strength CF%.

Kozlov was a productive forward for the Capitals and did better than he gets credit for.

He wasn’t fantastic, but he was a darn good signing. After the 2008-2009 season, Kozlov would sign with a KHL team and hasn’t played in the NHL since then.

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