Pierre LeBrun: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said they are hoping to be able to start the season on January 1st.
The Capitals lose Kempny for 6 to 8 months, re-sign Dillon
Stephen Whyno: Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny is out six to eight months after he had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.
Tarik El-Bashir: The Capitals have signed defenseman Brenden Dillon to a four-year contract extension at a $3.9 million salary cap hit.
Pierre LeBrun: Contract breakdown:
Yr1 $3M salary
Yr2 $2M sb and $1.