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SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Signs entry-level contract Chesley inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Washington on Friday,

Impact Chesley's contract will begin at the start of the 2025-26 season. The defenseman was selected in the second round, 37th overall, in 2022. He spent three seasons at the University of Minnesota, scoring eight goals and adding 12 assist in 40 NCAA regular-season games in 2024-25. He signed an ATO with AHL Hershey at the conclusion of his college career, scoring once and adding two assists in four contests at the end of the regular season. Chesley will likely start next season at the AHL level in order to gain experience.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sign ATO contract The Capitals announced Monday that Chesley will sign an amateur tryout contract with AHL Hershey this week.

Impact Chesley was selected by the Capitals with the 37th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and he's expected to join Washington on a three-year, entry-level contract at a later date. The 21-year-old made 40 appearances at the University of Minnesota this year and recorded eight goals, 12 assists and 48 PIM.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE