Capitals Sign Zdeno Chara Share this story Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year $795,000 contract. THN’s Ken Campbell was first to report the news: I've been told that Zdeno Chara, shockingly, just signed with the Washington Capitals.— Ken Campbell (@THNKenCampbell) December 30, 2020 The official announcement from the Caps came 27 minutes later: OFFICIAL! BIG Z TO DC! The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $795,000 contract. Here is Washington’s full statement on the signing: The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $795,000 contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.