Washington Capitals

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Winger Tom Wilson stands with Washington Capitals officials after being chosen 16th overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Filip Forsberg, a center from Sweden, smiles with officials from the Washington Capitals after being chosen 11th overall in the first round of the NHL draft Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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The Washington Capitals acquired Mike Ribeiro from the Dallas Stars on Friday night for prospect Cody Eakin and their 2012 second-round pick in the NHL draft. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, fields questions during an editorial board meeting in Washington on March 18, 2011. (The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals vice president and general manager George McPhee won't rush to select his team's next coach. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Norfolk Admirals head coach Jon Cooper would be interested in the Washington Capitals' coaching job if he's asked. (Provided by Norfolk Admirals)

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Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Washington Capitals' D.J. King (17) struggles with Philadelphia Flyers' Jody Shelley (45) as the two fight in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Former Washington Capitals captain Adam Oates is now in his third year as an assistant coach, and the Caps may be interested in bringing him aboard to be their head coach, though general manager George McPhee is in no rush to hire a new one. (Associated Press)

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Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter comes stands in the bench area before the start of the first period as the Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers in game six of the NHL eastern conference playoffs semifinals at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)