As we approach the halfway point of the NHL season there has been some dramatic changes in Capitals Nation and judging by their play of late more big changes are coming. Coaching - Is the team prepared to play and win every game? Is the team motivated, competitive, consistent and disciplined? Do they adjust well on the fly? Ultimately the coach is responsible for all of those aspects of the game. Since their was a coaching change it would not be fair to grade Hunter completely on something he did not create so this grade is split.Bruce Boudreau: Grade F - Bruce became white noise and the effort on the ice reflected as much. Bruce lost the room and his hard skates after inexcusable losses were just not motivating anyone anymore. Everyone likes Bruce but in the end Dale Hunter: Grade C - Dale has simplified things defensively which is a plus and those guys are playing much better. The problem that remains is the lazy fore check and back check efforts by his top six forwards as a group...
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