The Capitals announced this morning the signing of a pair of centers from Sweden. Nicklas Backstrom was inked to a 10-year, $67 million contract. Marcus Johansson -- a 2009 first round draft pick -- was signed to a three-year entry-level deal. Backstrom's deal keeps him in DC until he is 32 years old, and Johansson, who is coming off a season in which his Farjestads BK team won the Swedish Elite League championship, will wear sweater number "90," worn only by Joe Juneau and Steve Pinizzotto in Caps history.
Congratulations* to both Nicklas and Marcus, the Caps organization, and fans of the Red Fury.
* We hope we got it right above; our apologies to the Swedes who might read this if we did not.
Gratulerar för the gr8 Swedish...
ReplyDeleteTying up Nicky long-term was a must for the Caps. Knew it was coming; still feel better now that's official.
ReplyDeleteNot only do I feel better that it's done, I'm happy that the cap hit isn't as bad as it could have been. He probably could have gotten close to $8 million if he wanted to.
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