Earlier today we tackled predictions for what would make the upcoming season a success for the forwards; now let’s turn our attention to the defense and goaltending - along with a few team goals.
John Carlson
Success: Improve defensively and keep offense going
There’s no debate that Carlson is an elite offensive defenseman at all strengths, in fact he had the highest GAR of any defensemen last year. But under his own admittance he needs to be much better defensively, which the numbers also show. If he can improve his defense, while maintaining his offense then it will be a huge success not just for him but for the Capitals as well.