Capitals Make Defensive Change

The Washington Capitals acquired defender Andrew Ference from the New York Rangers yesterday. In exchange, Tomas Kloucek is heading to the Rangers.

"Kloucek was solid for us last season, but we needed to move for a guy who doesn't take quite so many penalties. We believe Ference is that guy," GM John Henry said about the move. Andrew is very good on the defensive end, he has good speed and he can move the puck. He should fit in well with the other blueliners we have on the club.

Last season Kloucek recorded four goals and 10 assists in 74 games for the Capitals. He also took 131 PIMs and dished out 142 hits. Ference socred seven goals and added seven assists in 70 games for the Rangers. He had 169 PIMs and 72 hits. While his penalty numbers were greater than Kloucek's last year, Ference spent the summer at obedience school where he improved greatly in the discipline department.

Are there more moves in the Capitals' future? Only time will tell...