The opening of free agency yesterday was quite a busy one for Brian MacLellan and the Capitals, as the team continued its aggressive retooling, swinging a big trade and making savvy free-agent signings. So…let’s talk about it!
Q1. Biggest surprise (good or bad) from yesterday’s flurry of moves by the Caps?
J.P.: I think the Chychrun move caught everyone off-guard (which has been a hallmark of this organization for a long time now – they simply don’t leak much info at all). Roy was hinted at by Elliotte Friedman, and they needed to replace the wings on the fourth line, so, yeah, it’s gotta be Big Chicky.