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Montreal fans all know who Andrei Markov is. Andrei Markov was born in Voskresensk, Russia on December 20, 1978, making him thirty years old.

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.

The Washington Capitals' brass left Bell Centre satisfied with seven new prospects added to an already deep farm system, but there is likely more work to be done before the big club's roster is complete.

On the first day of free agency, the Washington Capitals inked veteran winger Mike Knuble to a two-year, $5.6 million contract... by Dave Nichols 6 reads July 02, 2009 On the first day of free agency, the Washington Capitals inked veteran winger Mike Knuble to a two-year, $5.6 million contract.

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Now that the 2009 NHL Draft is behind us, let's take a look at the Washington Capitals.

Just like any hard core hockey fan I love nothing more than to play the role of general manager.

Two league executives who requested anonymity said they expect Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee to actively pursue trades during this weekend's NHL draft, when several elite players could be on the move.

MONTREAL, June 27 -- The Washington Capitals completed a trade on the second day of the NHL draft. It's just not the one they had hoped to swing when the weekend began.

General Manager George McPhee sent prospect Sami Lepisto to the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday for a pick in next year's draft. But the Capitals left Bell Centre without making a trade to fill their biggest void: a second-line center.

'There wasn't a lot of [trade talk] that went on here,' McPhee said. 'There may be more of that next week and closer to camp. We're not going to force anything. The season doesn't start until October.'

Sergei Fedorov has signed a two-year deal with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, according to the Russian club.

Viktor Kozlov has been playing in the NHL for over ten years. Viktor Kozlov was born in Tolyatti, Russia on February 14, 1975, making him thirty-four years old.

After 18 seasons, three Stanley Cups, an MVP award and 483 goals, Sergei Fedorov has decided to leave the NHL and finish his illustrious career in Russia.

Fedorov, 39, was an integral part of the Washington Capitals the past season and a half and was in preliminary discussions to return for another. But a more lucrative offer from Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League and the opportunity to play on the same team with his younger brother, Fedor, proved too much to pass up.

Fedorov, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent next Wednesday, signed a two-year deal with Magnitogorsk, according press releases posted on both the team and the KHL's Web sites yesterday.

Six-time NHL All Star Sergei Fedorov has signed a two-year contract with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, the Russian club said.

In Game 4 of the playoff series, a cheeky Philadelphia Flyers' fan had come to the Wachovia Center waving a homemade sign that said "Have You Seen Me?" above the name Ovechkin and the No.

In what would be the biggest sale ever of an N.H.L. team, George Gillett is expected to announce Saturday he is selling his 80.1 percent ownership of the Montreal Canadiens, along with the Bell Centre and the Gillett Entertainment Group to three Molson brothers, Geoff, Andrew and Justin.

Yahoo Sports' Dmitry Chesnokov, writing for both Yahoo's Puck Daddy blog and Sovetsky Sport, conducted an interview with NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly.

Continuity helped the Washington Capitals develop as a team and they reached Game Seven in the second round, the first time the franchise has advanced beyond the first round since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 1997-1998. Off-Season Game Plan looks at what the Caps may do this summer, in an effort to get over the next hurdle to become a Stanley ...

Sergei Fedorov's future with the Washington Capitals remained as unclear as ever yesterday, hours after a published report in Russia said the veteran was close to signing a contract in the Kontinental Hockey League.

Fedorov's agent, Pat Brisson, said he has had preliminary discussions with the Capitals about a contract extension, but also acknowledged that it's possible his 39-year-old client will sign with another NHL team or leave the league altogether. Fedorov becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

The rumour mill's stirring thanks to a TSN-quoted RDS report, taken from Sport-Express, that former Red Wing Sergei Fedorov may head to Russia to play for Metallurg Magnitogorsk, and the Sporting News's Craig Custance discusses the situation at length: May 26, The Sporting News : There were reports out of Russia that Fedorov was close to signing a ...

RALEIGH, N.C. The Washington Capitals are facing a new threat in the battle to re-sign several of their key players - an upstart Russian league hungry for NHL talent.