Capitals to Face Penguins in 2011 Winter Classic

The NHL announced today that the Washington Capitals will face the Pittsburgh Penguins at Heinz Field in the 2011 New Year's Winter Classic. 
Even more exciting than that, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman also indicated that Washington would host a Winter Classic in the next "two to three years".  "In doing our due diligence for this game, we could not help but be impressed with the fan interest

Capitals Sign Backstrom to 10-year Deal; Ink Johansson to Entry-Level Deal

The Washington Capitals announced today they have signed Nicklas Backstrom to a ten-year deal, $67 million contract extension.  The extension will keep the Swedish-born center under contract until he is 32 years old.
In 2009, Backstrom, 22, had a career-high 101 points (33 goals, 68 assists) and a plus-37 rating in 82 regular-season games this season, his third in the NHL.
The Capitals now have

Capitals to Make "Significant Player-Related Announcement" Monday

According to the Washington Capitals official website, the Caps will be holding a press conference at 10:30 am Monday morning to make a "significant player-related announcement."
Watch it live here.
According to Capitals Insider, the presser is to announce the signing of Nicklas Backstrom to a multi-year contract extension:  The Caps are expected to announce tomorrow morning that they have