Thunderbirds forward Rybinski signs entry-level contract with Washington Capitals
Seattle Thunderbirds forward Henrik Rybinski has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.
Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced the signing Tuesday afternoon. The contract will take effect beginning in the 2022-23 NHL season.
Rybinski, who hails from Vancouver, B.C., has recorded a career-best 54 points (18G-36A) in 39 WHL contests with Seattle this season.
“The Capitals have signed a great prospect today,” said Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge. “As an organization we are so happy for Henry and the entire Rybinski family. He has put in a tremendous amount of work with our coaches and development staff over his time here and this is a direct result of the hard work of Henry and the organization.”
Rybinski was originally selected by the Florida Panthers in the fifth round of the 2019 NHL Draft.
The 20-year-old forward has amassed 165 points (47G-118A) in 225 WHL games with the Thunderbirds and Medicine Hat Tigers, after being selected by Medicine Hat in the second round of the 2016 WHL Draft.
NEWS | The Capitals have signed Seattle Thunderbirds forward Henry Rybinski to a three-year entry-level contract.
Rybinski will remain with Seattle this season and his contract will begin in 2022-23.#ALLCAPS | @FTX_Officialhttps://t.co/2REqJHhEZo
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 1, 2022