Caps Journal: Staying home on defense

It was subtle but telling Tuesday when Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee complimented the Philadelphia Flyers for acquiring defenseman Chris Pronger, a player the Capitals mildly pursued before the March trade deadline. "It's a nice piece they acquired," McPhee said. "For the next couple years, it should help a lot." Translation: The Capitals were unwilling to give up at least two top prospects, two first picks and a proven player for Pronger, who turns 35 later this month. In the interim, he's a boon for the Flyers, a shut-down defenseman with a mean streak who makes Philadelphia an Eastern ... Email </a