The Washington Capitals have locked up star center Nicklas Backstrom for the next 10 seasons. The 22-year olds 10 year deal is worth $67 million according to TSN. A $6.7 million salary cap number is a good number in my opinion.
Backstrom recorded his 1st 100 point season this past year, scoring 33 goals and adding 68 assists. He was also a +37. In 246 career games, Backstrom has scored 69 goals, and 189 assists.
Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will have a combine salary cap number of $16.238 million. Mike Green also brings a $5.25 million cap number for the next couple years. Alexander Semin will make $6 million next year, and will probably not be with the club the following year. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Capitals quietly shop him around.
