AP source confirms Panik expected to sign with Capitals

A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirms to The Associated Press that free agent forward Richard Panik is expected to sign with the Washington Capitals.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the NHL’s free agency period doesn’t open until Monday afternoon. Canada’s TSN.ca first reported the move Sunday night.
Panik has seven seasons of NHL experience, including the past 1½ with Arizona. He had 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points in 75 g