On Saturday, the Anaheim Ducks signed forward Tim Washe to a four-year extension worth $9 million. The deal carries an average annual value of $2.25 million and keeps the 25-year-old under contract beyond his current agreement.

Washe entered the NHL last season after beginning the campaign with the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League. In 36 AHL appearances, he accumulated 27 points, including 14 goals and 13 assists, while recording a plus-six rating. His performance also earned him a selection to the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic before Anaheim recalled him.

With the Ducks, Washe appeared in 39 regular-season games and logged two goals and five points. He ranked second among NHL rookies in faceoff percentage at 58.0%. Washe averaged 11:50 of ice time per game and finished his 41-game NHL career with two goals, five points and a minus-six rating. He added one assist across 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Washe originally joined Anaheim as an undrafted free agent on April 14, 2025. Before turning professional, he spent five seasons at Western Michigan University. His college career developed slowly, with only two goals and 12 points in 38 games through his fourth season, but he broke out during his final campaign.

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Named Western Michigan's captain before the 2024-25 season, Washe moved into the team's top six and compiled 16 goals and 38 points in 42 games with a plus-22 rating. He also captained the Broncos to the 2025 NCAA national championship, the first title in program history.

Following that championship run, Washe signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Ducks. Anaheim later gave him a two-year deal worth $1.63 million, carrying an $812,500 annual average value. His new extension will begin in 2027-28, after the remaining year on that contract.

The Ducks' offseason has also included new deals for Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson and Pavel Mintyukov. Anaheim is scheduled to open its regular season against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 2.