Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin responded to the team's summer moves with a characteristically "dad-like" gesture. After a disappointing first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, General Manager Brian MacLellan made significant additions to the roster through trades.
MacLellan acquired forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Andrew Mangiapane from the Kings and Flames, respectively, as well as goaltender Logan Thompson from the Vegas Golden Knights. He also strengthened the defensive group by adding Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators. The trades involved draft picks and the departure of players like Nick Jensen and Darcy Kuemper.
Following these moves, MacLellan received a text from Ovechkin that simply read "thumbs up". This response, described as "dad-like" by MacLellan, suggests Ovechkin's approval of the new additions to the team.
Ovechkin's endorsement of MacLellan's moves is a significant vote of confidence from the team's captain and star player. The Capitals are looking to rebound from their playoff disappointment, and Ovechkin's support for the new roster suggests they may be on the right track.
Only time will tell how Washington's new additions will work out with the team, but it's safe to say that the Capitals' roster is in a much better place today than it was on April 28th, when they were swept in the first round by the New York Rangers.
