"It was pretty emotional. Really exciting, obviously. It means a lot to me and my family. We're happy. I think there might have been like two or three phone calls. I'm glad it didn't take a while because I'm probably one of the guys that's kind of like a ball of anxiety when stuff like that's going on. So I'm glad it didn't take a long time."
"Yeah, what a story. What a story. Even this year, he didn't make the team out of camp, which I can't even wrap my head around. I'm like, no, that was two years ago. No, that was actually this season, and he got through waivers, thankfully, and has come up and done such a fantastic job of earning an everyday spot."
Ethen Frank faced significant obstacles at the start of the season, failing to make the Capitals roster out of training camp and clearing NHL waivers. Assigned to Hershey, he scored twice on opening night and earned a recall on October 17 following Pierre-Luc Dubois's injury. After a brief AHL stint, he returned to Washington following Dylan Strome's injury on October 27. Frank's perseverance and strong performance established him as a consistent contributor. Nearly five months later, he secured a two-year, $4 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season, a one-way deal reflecting the organization's confidence in his continued NHL presence.
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