Mike Ribeiro rejected a three-year contract offer from the Capitals but he still wants to stay in Washington, according to RDS' Renaud Lavoie. Ribeiro told The Washington Times that he prefers a "long-term" contract, which to him means at least four years. The center, who has thrived (11 goals, 24 points) in his first year with the Capitals, is in the final season of a five-year, $25 million deal. Handing out a contract that could top that one -- at least in dollar value -- is a risky being that Ribeiro is also 33 years old.

Mike Ribeiro would like to sign a long-term contract to remain with the Washington Capitals, but that hasn't stopped his name from surfacing in trade rumors heading into the deadline next week. He can become an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Capitals aren't quite sure what to do with him yet. Ribeiro has been a great addition to Washington this season with a team-leading 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists) in 32 games. He has provided the club with some much-needed depth at center, but his price tag may be too high with expensive contracts of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green already in the fold. Additionally, signing him to a four- or five-year deal that will carry him until he turns 37 or 38 years old may not be appealing either.

Mike Ribeiro scored a goal and added two assists for the Capitals in a 7-1 drubbing of the Panthers Thursday night. Ribeiro has taken full advantage of the opportunity he has been afforded with the Caps, notching 28 points in 22 games. Alex Ovechkin and Wojtek Wolski posted similar lines with one goal and two assists apiece while John Erskine, John Carlson, Eric Fehr and Mathieu Perreault all found the back of the net in the blowout win,

Mike Ribeiro had a goal and an assist in Washington's 3-0 victory Saturday. Ribeiro has seven goals and 24 points in 20 games this season and he shouldn't slow down significantly in the second half. Matt Hendricks and Troy Brouwer each scored a goal for the Capitals. John Erskine, Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin, and Eric Fehr each registered an assist on Saturday.

Mike Ribeiro scored his sixth goal of the season in the Capitals' 3-2 loss to New Jersey on Thursday. Ribeiro has been one of the few bright spots for Washington this year, however his power play marker in the second period wasn't enough to stop the surging Devils. Troy Brouwer delivered a productive night for his fantasy owners his two assists, three shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes in the losing effort.

Mike Ribeiro generated a goal and two assists for Washington in a 6-5 overtime triumph over Florida. The Capitals rallied with two goals late in the third period to force overtime before Troy Brouwer potted the game-winning less than a minute into the extra session. Ribeiro's linemate Alex Ovechkin posted a goal and an assist in the contest. Eric Fehr also had a goal and a helper, while Nicklas Backstrom and Joel Ward had a pair of assists apiece in comeback win.

Mike Ribeiro skated with Alex Ovechkin and Wojtek Wolski has his wingers at practice on Wednesday. The Capitals own the last overall spot in the NHL with 2-7-1 record and their 2.30 goals per game average ranks them 24th in the league. Ribeiro leads the club with eight assists and 11 points in 10 games, so coach Adam Oates is probably hoping that he can get Ovechkin back on track after his slow start.

Mike Ribeiro buried his third goal of the season in a 3-2 loss to Toronto Tuesday night. Ribeiro has easily been the most productive member of the struggling Capitals with a team-leading 11 points in 10 games. Marcus Johansson also scored his first goal of the season during a first period power play.

Mike Ribeiro quietly continues to be the Washington Capitals' best player so far this season. Ribeiro had a goal and an assist on Sunday, pushing him team-leading points total to 10 in nine games. Time will tell if the trade to acquire him will look like a plus long-term, but he's been one of the team's few overachievers so far.

Mike Ribeiro picked up a helper in his Washington Capitals' debut Saturday night. Playing on a line with Wojtek Wolski and Troy Brouwer, Ribeiro made a good impression in his Capitals' debut. Look for Ribeiro to put in his typical .8 points per season effort resulting in 35 points in this 48-game shortened season.