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Found July 01, 2009 on Washington Times:
Backstrom, Semin on docket
TEAMS: Washington Capitals
PLAYERS: Nicklas Backstrom,  Alexander Semin
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While the Washington Capitals may do some bargain shopping once free agent season begins Wednesday, the long-term health of the franchise is more dependent on the contract situations of Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin. Because of a lack of salary cap room, general manager George McPhee doesn't expect to be involved in the bidding for the high-priced talent set to hit the open market. The cap is set at $56.8 million for next season, but the Caps can go up to 10 percent past the cei...
Original Story: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2...

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