[re-signing] Neuvirth for 2 years

[letnry]

https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/328147175760617472

Caps extend Neuvirth: two years at $2.5-mil cap hit.

[Baby Got Backes]

Any chance they are doing a sign and trade? Can't imagine Neuvirth is happy - especially with Oates giving him back to back games a few weeks ago just so Neuvirth felt 'part of the team'. Fairly similar to Holtby's contract - insurance, future tandem, what is their plan?

[SeaDawg]

frig...I really wish the goalie situation was clearer in Washington. With this signing, there is still no guarantee Holtby is the main guy going forward.

I know this signing makes great sense for the team (two young, relatively affordable goalies), but I would have much preferred them dealing Neuvirth and bringing in a guaranteed backup for Holtby. (From a purely fantasy hockey perspective, that is).

[VincentVega]

So Neuvirth got a better contract than Holtby even though Holtby has outplayed him this year by a wide margin. Me confused.