Marcus Johansson set to sign, too? (Updated)
Update: The Caps did indeed announce that they've signed Johansson to a three-year, entry-level deal.
The Caps' 2009 first-round draft pick -- and future second-line center -- Marcus Johansson just walked into Kettler Capitals Iceplex flanked by his agent.
The team has not said anything official regarding this morning's announcement(s). But it certainly looks like it's possible the Caps will announce the signing of two Swedes in a few minutes.
Stay tuned.
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Tarik El-Bashir
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May 17, 2010; 10:23 AM ET
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Posted by: kreitmaster | May 17, 2010 10:32 AM | Report abuse
So what were the two deals...the volume on my computer is not working!!!!
Posted by: capscoach | May 17, 2010 10:36 AM | Report abuse
Oh happy day!!!
Posted by: capscoach | May 17, 2010 10:40 AM | Report abuse
So when will Johanssen be NHL ready?
Posted by: capscoach | May 17, 2010 10:41 AM | Report abuse
Capitals Sign Nicklas Backstrom to 10-Year Contract.
Marcus Johansson also signs 3-year entry level contract.
Posted by: blushfilms | May 17, 2010 10:42 AM | Report abuse
10 years 6.7 mil per...
Can you say cornerstone?
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | May 17, 2010 10:43 AM | Report abuse
We got Backstrom CHEAP!!!!
Posted by: capscoach | May 17, 2010 10:44 AM | Report abuse
We got the "hometown discount".
D.C. is only a hop, skip and a jump away from Gavle.
Posted by: wtf_e_fehr | May 17, 2010 10:50 AM | Report abuse
Considering Malkin gets paid 8.7 million a year. Backstrom really gave the Caps a good hometown discount. He's is going to develop into one of the top 5 centers in the league if he hasn't already. With players like Kovy asking for OV money in free agency, Caps fans should be happy Backstrom signed here at 10 years at a very reasonable rate. Great day for Caps fans everywhere. Not to mention MoJo signed and it is a good sign he wants to play in NA next season.
Posted by: madflava | May 17, 2010 10:52 AM | Report abuse
i know very little about this guy and i'm too lazy to do a search. can someone here tell me what kind of player Marcus Johansson is? does he have a shot to make the roster this year?
thanks for the info.
Posted by: natresgroup | May 17, 2010 11:39 AM | Report abuse
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Oh yah