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Ward Must Change

Found February 08, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Joel Ward,  Mike Green,  George Mcphee
TEAMS: Washington Capitals,  Nashville Predators

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Last spring, the NHL watched as Joel Ward, a defense-first power forward, had a bit of a coming-out party in the playoffs. Despite being averaging less than a half of a point a game, Ward led his Nashville Predators with 7 goals and 6 assists while averaging over 20 minutes per game (he only averaged 17 in regular season). With the Capitals having seen their offence dry up in the post season, specifically the likes of Alex Semin and Mike Green, George McPhee was keen to spend money, if it meant getting more goals in the postseason. With Ward taking offers from several angles, McPhee admittedly overpaid for the winger. Continue reading "Ward Must Change"
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