NHL Fans: Alexander Ovechkin to join the Caps!

[Cush]

Huge sigh of relief from this Caps fan, there was some doubt about whether he could be coming over

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=130940

TSN has learned the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL entry draft has exercised his option to void his contract for this season with Omsk of the Russian Super League. Ovechkin, property of the Washington Capitals, could escape the Russian contract if he were given a contract offer by the Capitals on or before a deadline of July 20 (today). Although the NHL is not yet officially open for business, Washington apparently was able to make some sort of offering that gave Ovechkin the choice to void the contract with Omsk.

[Oreo]

1. Can't wait until free agent season

It's going to be crazy.

[getmeouttahere]

2. Yeah, hang on for a wild ride...

can't wait to see how it all unfolds. And how will the annual hockey mags be able to make any predictions??? That alone should be hilarious to watch.

[Cush]

3. Lol, true

One day it will be, "We pick so and so to win the Cup!", next day it's something completely different

[Telly Savalas]

4. Here's a schedule of key dates for those not already in the know

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=130828

Although I think this article leaves off the draft lottery which is Friday, n'est-ce pas?

[getmeouttahere]

5. Thanks for this, Telly!

any idea when a schedule might come out? I want to plan a trip to MTL in October or November.

[Telly Savalas]

6. I dunno, but I'd be suprised if it wasn't in the next month.

[Cush]

7. schedules come out next week (I think)