The Capitals are now expected to use Ilya Samsonov as their No. 1 goaltender, but they still need a reliable No. 2. With that in mind, Washington signed veteran goaltender Craig Anderson to a professional tryout agreement.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.