Sunday, July 5
Neil Parker
2015-07-05
Caps and Flames talk, 23-and-under All-Star team, Darnell Nurse and more …
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Yesterday I suggested the Edmonton Oilers were the most improved team since the end of last season thus far since. There was a vote for the Buffalo Sabres, too.
Here are two teams who look a lot better heading into the 2015-16 season.
Washington Capitals
As long as Braden Holtby is re-signed and healthy, Washington has a chance to be the best team in the Eastern Conference. Matt Niskanen has been an excellent power-play contributor when given an opportunity, and assuming Dmity Orlov returns healthy, Mike Green’s relocation won’t be a significant loss.
T.J. Oshie is a nice fit for the top line, and Justin Williams makes sense as the veteran on a line with Evgeny Kuznetsov. While it is still too early to lock that in stone, it makes sense, and Washington’s forward corps is deep.
Top Skater Views
| Players | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| RYAN LEONARD |
 WSH | |
| NAZEM KADRI |
 COL | |
| OWEN TIPPETT |
 PHI | |
| ROOPE HINTZ |
 DAL | |
| ALEX LAFERRIERE |
 L.A
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Top Goalie Profile Views
| Players | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| JAKUB DOBES |
 MTL | |
| JET GREAVES |
 CBJ | |
| KAREL VEJMELKA |
 UTA | |
| LINUS ULLMARK |
 OTT | |
| JESPER WALLSTEDT |
 MIN
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LINE COMBOS
| Frequency |
 WPG Players
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|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | COLE PERFETTI NINO NIEDERREITER ADAM LOWRY | |
| 21.2 | GABRIEL VILARDI MARK SCHEIFELE KYLE CONNOR | |
| 18.9 | JONATHAN TOEWS ISAK ROSEN BRAD LAMBERT | |
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