2009-2010 Caps Season Wrap-Up Part I I Defense and Goaltending

FYI, a skater has to be on the NHL roster for half the regular season or 3 playoff games to qualify for this review. We're going to review all three goaltenders though.Joe Scorvo: C, A deadline pick up who has already been told not to expect an offer from the Caps and won't be back next season. We're not surprised that he isn't being retained but we are disappointed by the decision. He could have been a quarterback on a second Power Play unit but was hardly ever given the chance. But at the end of the day, the Caps have a log jam on the blueline and a guy without a contract for next season is the easiest one to get rid of.John "Coach's Pet" Erskine-Bowles: C-, If the deadline deals made by General Manager George McPhee did anything positive, it meant we didn't have to watch the Coach's Pet in the playoffs. Though to be fair, with plenty of health scratches this season and a much reduced role, Erskine-Bowles really shouldn't have that m...