RED ALERT: Caps preseason just 2 days away

The Washington Capitals 2009/10 season is just two days away from being underway. Ok, not for real, but for fake. The Caps kick off their preseason this Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Hockey is almost back, and for some of us who watched the Redskins/Giants game, well, exhale slowly, the Caps are almost back as well. Yesterday we linked to a Chris Bourque article and we will do so again today. Just like last season, Bourque is on the brink of a roster spot, but this time he is hoping it goes the other way. Last year, Bourque had a excellent camp and preseason, but was among of the difficult final roster cuts by the Capitals. With injuries to Tomas Fleischmann and Eric Fehr, Bourque stands an even better chance of gaining a coveted roster spot. "Sometimes that's what it takes to open a spot up for guys like myself," Bourque said. "You never want to see [someone get hurt]. But I can't really complain. I have to try and seize the opportunity and do...