Friedman: Washington Capitals gauging trade market to add more 'speed' to lineup
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Friedman: Washington Capitals gauging trade market to add more 'speed' to lineup
""Here's what's out there," Friedman writes. "Calgary gets a lot of calls, but few they'd consider serious. Nashville is starting to get calls and will have decisions to make. We mentioned the Maple Leafs. Minnesota's been pretty consistent, looking for forwards and edge on defence. Vancouver and centres is the romance waiting to be consummated. Washington, looking for speed. The Hurricanes, as always, and the Senators are lurking, looking to hit a home run.""
""Had a few nightmares," he said in September. "We've made a few adju"
The Washington Capitals sit just outside a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after 20 games. The team has struggled to score consistently and is coping with a long-term absence of Pierre-Luc Dubois. General manager Chris Patrick is exploring the trade market for reinforcements, with a specific emphasis on adding speed. League reports list Washington among clubs scouring the league for additions and identify speed as a priority. Head coach Spencer Carbery prioritized getting quicker after last season and the Capitals have underperformed versus fast, speed-focused opponents, allowing four or more goals frequently.
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