Caps Agree to Terms with Center Eric Belanger

The Capitals have signed Eric Belanger to a one year deal for next season filling the void at second line center. The team was originally hoping to bring up prospect center Marcus Johansson, who will most likely still receive a full time roster spot this season, but who failed to impress (me anyway) during the team's development camp. Belanger played tremendously after he was acquired by the team from Minnesota at the trade deadline last season and I for one am greatly relieved by this move. Johansson will be a significant addition to the third and fourth lines this season, but frankly he was not a good fit or ready for the second line.

There also could be more moves in the mix. The team has not officially announced the signing and general manager George McPhee refused to comment. It is believed the team is waiting to announce the signing because they are working out other "roster changes" and will make the announcement once those are completed. The offseason may not yet be over for the Capitals.