Washington Capitals new head coach Adam Oates was introduced to the medial today by the Washington Capitals. GM George McPhee made it clear they hired Oates because he is a 'difference maker'. It makes you wonder who Oates will deal with the Great 8, Alexander Ovechkin. It was no secret that there was tension between Ovechkin and former coach Bruce Boudreau and former coach Dale Hunter. So how will Coach Oates handled Great 8.Essentially, Oates said that he will sit down with Ovechkin and that Ovechkin's physical game is unprecedented. However, Oates also said that Ovechkin will have to earn his trust.
Washington Capitals new head coach Adam Oates was introduced to the medial today by the Washington Capitals. GM George McPhee made it clear they hired Oates because he is a 'difference maker'. It makes you wonder who Oates will deal with the Great 8, Alexander Ovechkin. It was no secret that there was tension between Ovechkin and former coach Bruce Boudreau and former coach Dale Hunter. So how will Coach Oates handled Great 8.Essentially, Oates said that he will sit down with Ovechkin and that Ovechkin's physical game is unprecedented. However, Oates also said that Ovechkin will have to earn his trust.
