Michael Nylander has arrived, according to Coach Bruce Boudreau. But how long the veteran will remain in Washington is unclear. Boudreau acknowledged that Nylander and the Caps are actively seeking a deal to send the 36-year-old center to Europe.

"I hope it doesn't become a distraction," Boudreau said.

-Capitals Insider

I just felt there was too much smoke for there not to be a fire; Nyls not being at the morning skates, his house up for rent, his calls to Jags. Looks like it may finally happen.