Giroux Heading Back to Hershey

Alexandre Giroux was the dominant player in the AHL this past season, scoring 60 regular-season goals for the Bears, then adding in another 15 as Hershey claimed its 10th franchise Calder Cup.



While Giroux's return certainly wasn't a given, he's going back to Chocolatetown, and reportedly signs a two-way deal that will pay him $500,000 if he plays for the Capitals. The re-signing bolsters the Bears' bid for their third championship in six seasons this winter, as the core will be mostly intact with the presumed addition of John Carlson on the blueline.

However, Giroux struggled a bit at the NHL level, notching just two points in a dozen games with Washington last year.