Darren Dreger reports that the Washington Capitals have selected former passing genius Adam Oates as their next head coach.

Oates most recent job was as an assistant for Peter DeBoer with the New Jersey Devils, where he got some credit for running New Jersey’s power play. It will be interesting to see if Oates’ background as an offensively gifted NHLer translates to a return to glory for the Capitals offense or if he tries to keep things going in Dale Hunter’s general direction.
Arron Ward has confirmed via Twitter that Adam Oates has been named the new Washington Capitals head coach.

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