Trades Help Put Caps on Move

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NHL Morning Papers--Eastern Conference (Tuesday Edition)
Published 3/18/2008 by Richard Pollock at Illegal Curve
... Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post commends Capitals GM George McPhee on his trade deadline acquisitions. ...

We Agree
Published 3/18/2008 by leonsisted@aol.com at Ted's Take - The blogging site of Ted Leonsis
... There is often times no reward without taking risk. We took some risks at the trading deadline and for now, we are reaping the benefits. ...

Caps @ Predators 3-18-2008 Preview
Published 3/18/2008 by Caps Nut at Bleatings From a Caps Nut
... the Caps start a crucial 6 game road trip against a team starting a crucial four game homestand. The Caps and the Predators are both on the outside looking in and have long odds of making the playoffs. The Predators have had two wins in their last six games including their most recent game, a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in Detroit which snapped a three game losing streak. What The Natives Are Saying: (Com)Post. Times. Caps.com. Neutral Views: ...

The Final 9 for the Caps
Published 3/18/2008 by PennSkinsFan at DC Pro Sports Report - Covering the Redskins, Nationals, Capitals, Wizards and the Draft!
... Tarik writes on the positive impact the trade dead line deals that brought Cristobal Huet, Matt Cooke, and Sergei Fedorov have had on the Capitals dash toward a possible playoff berth.  (Washington Post) ...

Good Trades
Published 3/18/2008 by Alanah at KK Hockey
... because he played really well for a few years,” McPhee said. “It’s worked out the way we had hoped. He’s playing well and Olie is better rested and playing really well, too. “We couldn’t be more impressed with how [Fedorov has] handled this situation,” he added. “How great he’s been with our young players, and how well he’s played. And Cooke is playing better than he played in Vancouver.” more... *requires registration (free)

Smith, Gauthier, Malkin, Capitals, Lecavalier, Senators, and Lucic
Published 3/20/2008 by Alin Mateescu at RumorMeThis
... The Washington Post’s Tarik El-Bashir reports that it remains unclear which of the Washington Capitals’ three deadline acquisitions, namely goalie Cristobal Huet, and forwards center Sergei Fedorov and Matt Cooke, will be back with the club next season. All three are pending UFAs. ...