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Washington Capitals Best FA Signings: Eric Fehr
Coming in at number two on our list of the best Caps free agent signings of the 21st century is another fan favorite: Eric Fehr. Fehr re-signed with the Caps after the Jets chose not to extend him a qualifying offer.
He re-signed with the Caps just before the start of the lockout-shortened 2012-2013 season. It was a one-year deal worth under a million dollars. He turned that into a contract extension.
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Fehr has always been an underrated forward. Despite mostly being a bottom six forward for a majority of his career with the Washington Capitals, Fehr has produced at the rate that one would expect a top six forward to produce.
He’s underrated defensively and has always been a possession driver.
To further prove Eric Fehr’s worth to the Washington Capitals, he has more goals in outdoor NHL games than anyone in history. Yes, that includes this impressive list of players.
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