Washington Caps lock in Ovechkin for 13 year, 124 mil.

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That story is really flying under the radar. Arenas is now saying he might not come back this year. If you're Grunfeld what do you do? Do you re-sign Arenas knowing what he means to the franchise and city? But at the same time, you're giving the max to a player with a bad knee.

Sorry to hijack.

Nice move by the Capitals to show (hopefully) that they're past their frugal era and ready to compete with the big boys.

I would re-sign him to a short-term deal and maybe look to trade him later.

No way I get rid of Arenas without getting something in return.