RED ALERT: Happy 24th birthday Alex Ovechkin

Let's start out the Red Alert today with a Happy Birthday shout out to the greatest hockey player in the world, Mr. Alexander Ovechkin. The Great 8 turns the big 24 years old today. So ? ???? ???????? ????????? ?????????? ???????Onward we go. Offensive spots open . . . Tonight kicks off the Washington Capitals 6 game preseason schedule as the Caps face off against the Buffalo Sabres. These preseason games are essential for building and developing chemistry with new players, such as Mike Knuble and Brendan Morrison, developing chemistry among line formations, and getting the hockey juices flowing again. But even more so, these games are critical to fringe players trying to bust a roster spot for the first time. Keith Aucoin made a case late last season with some impressive play to be considered for a spot this year. Alexandre Giroux, all he did was break the AHL scoring record, recording over 60 goals, and with playoffs, mounting over 70 goals. But, Giroux needs to show h...