Capitals lock up Green

By Corey Masisak

Defenseman Mike Green was considered one of the top restricted free agents set to hit the market Tuesday.


Getty Images Mike Green signed a four-year contract with the Washington Capitals before another team could make him an offer.

The Washington Capitals didn't let that happen.

Green signed a four-year contract worth $21 million on Tuesday morning, just hours before other teams would have been able to officially sign him to an offer sheet. The 22-year-old Green led all players at his position last year with 18 goals and finished eighth among defensemen with 56 points.

Capitals lock up Green....