Backstrom Close To Signing

Severed Head/Washington Capitals prospect N.Backstrom is apparently close to signing with the Capitals with the expectation that he will start the season in Washington. Capitals coach Glen Hanlon was asked what was expected of the youngster when he arrives and Hanlon responded, jokingly, the Calder, Hart and Art Ross trophies. Severed Head GM, Cam Hilton, is already clearing space on his shelf for all three and a goodly number of Predator Cups with Malkin and Backstrom up the middle for years to come.