Rod Langway said on local radio here in DC that the

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

http://www.sportstalk980.com/cc-common/pod...lker%20Show.xml

Thats the link to the audio, about 3 minutes in, he says the caps are announcing they have ovechkin tied up for 9 years.

I know they can't "officially" sign him to an extension until july 1 (start of the final year of his contract), but they can still negotiate, this looks like a planned leak to me, but also great news as a caps fan, if true

[mack 44]

He must really like those new jerseys because it's not like they've added help for him.

[kosydar 0]

Yeah right, he is going to TO the minute he has UFA status. I saw him in a Leafs hat once, it has to be destiny.

[top_shelf_24 0]

Yeah right, he is going to TO the minute he has UFA status. I saw him in a Leafs hat once, it has to be destiny.

We can dream can't we?