Wednesday Caps Clips: Goalie Guesswork

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As the Caps begin searching for Todd Reirden’s replacement, Alan May thinks they need someone who commands respect (so Babcock’s out, then). [NBCSW]

Here are some of the potential options for that coaching vacancy. [StarsandSticks]

One of the seemingly annual priorities for the Caps this offseason: upgrade the defense. And here are a few UFA options they could take a peek at. [NoVa Caps]

Good news on the injury front, as it sounds as if Ilya Samsonov should be healed up and ready to go by training camp. [NBCSW]

Meanwhile unlike some of his goalie buddies who hit the free-agent market in recent years, Braden…