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Washington Capitals CEO Dick Patrick, Founder and Chairmen Ted Leonsis , and Vice President and General Manager George McPhee, introduce new head coach Adam Oates during a press conference at Verizon Center on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Washington D.C. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington TImes)

DALY: Adam Oates a smart choice for George McPhee

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Adam Oates was named the Capitals' coach despite never having served as a head coach at any level. He did, however, construct a Hall of Fame playing career by scoring 341 goals and amassing 1,079 assists in 19 seasons. Below, as a member of the Capitals, he was honored for playing in his 1,000th NHL game. (Associated Press)

Adam Oates named Capitals’ coach, then is selected for Hall of Fame

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Capitals center Adam Oates skates into position for a faceoff against the Minnesota Wild at the MCI Center in Washington in 2002. (The Washington Times)

Capitals hire Adam Oates as new coach

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Ex-captain Adam Oates hired as Capitals coach

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

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)

NHL draft 2012: Capitals can’t pass up Filip Forsberg at No. 11

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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)

Capitals acquire Mike Ribeiro, finally find second-line center

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

NHL draft: An abundance of options on the blueline

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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

Veteran Mike Knuble hoping life in NHL begins anew at 40

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Alexander Semin will hit the free agent market looking to be a full-time player. He isn't ruling out the Capitals, but he wasn't happy with the limited role he was used in this season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Alexander Semin’s agent says client wants to be a ‘full-time player’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter answers questions from reporters during the Caps' last Media Day at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., on Monday, May 14, 2012, following their elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs in Game 7 of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinals again the New York Rangers. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Hunter steps down as Capitals coach

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Dale Hunter out as coach of Washington Capitals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Dale Hunter quits as coach of Washington Capitals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee (left) stands on the outside of the circle of reporters as they ask questions of Dale Hunter during the Washington Capitals' last "Media Day" at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

DALY: This blow hurts, but it’s one we all saw coming

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin reacts after his season ended as the Caps lost Game 7 of the second-round series to the New York Rangers, 2-1, on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DALY: An encouraging run by the Caps ends too soon

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10), center Brad Richards (19), Marc Staal (18) and left wing Carl Hagelin (62), celebrate with Michael Del Zotto, obscured, as Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin reacts after Del Zotto scored in the third period of Game 7 of their second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Rangers won 2-1 and won the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

DALY: This time, the other team simply was better

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

A dismayed Jason Chimera skated away as New York Rangers players celebrated a goal by Michael Del Zotto (4) in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday night. (Associated Press)

Capitals’ expectations unmet

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals congratulate Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) as they hold on to defeat the New York Rangers 2-1 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)

Capitals having fun - and enjoying the results

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Stu Bickel battle for the puck against Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle during Game 4 of their second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dale Hunter uncertain of Jay Beagle’s status ahead of Game 7

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Rookie Braden Holtby, sporting a 1.95 goals-against average and .935 save percentage in the postseason, has been a stalwart for the Capitals. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington TImes)

DALY: It’s time for fate to smile on Capitals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Capitals John Carlson (left), Troy Brouwer (center) and Matt Hendricks aligned to the side of goalie Braden Holtby before a third-period faceoff during Game 6 on Wednesday at Verizon Center. Washington won 2-1 to send the Eastern Conference semifinal series to a decisive game Saturday night in New York. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals show they can take Rangers’ punch

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times