Caps Get Fedorov

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

On the other hand, getting goalie Michael Huet from the Canadians should help them down the stretch.

Michael, Cristobal, same difference

Federov will sure up the 2nd scoring line with the absence of Michael Nylander out for the year. Down the stretch, don't be surprised to see him teamed up with Ovie and Fleischmann on the main line.

Huet is a huge pickup, and gives the Caps 2 big time options in the net. And at 32, could be the heir apparent for the next few years as Kolzig rides off on the retirement zamboni. It also weakens a Montreal lineup who now depends on a 20 year old sensation to carry them into the playoffs.

The new acquisitions (Matt Cooke came over from Vancouver) should help the Caps make a big push towards the playoffs.