Right Wing Ready to Rock

With depth at center and firepower on the left, the right wingers for the Washington Capitals are ready to rock in Season 5. A strong group of four will man the right side and provide offensive punch for the team.

The top man on the right is 27-year-old Todd Warriner. At 6-2 and 205 pounds, Warriner is a good power forward with good speed as well. He's also an excellent passer with very good skating and puckhandling skills as well. Warriner's best weapon is his offensive skill and the team will definitely count on him to score a lot of goals. He'll likely play with Palffy and Marleau to form a strong first line with a lot of scoring ability. Last season Warriner netted 19 goals and dished out 34 assists in 81 games, 30 goals or more will be expected this year.

Checking in on the second line is free agent acquisition Anson Carter. Another power forward with good speed, Carter tips the scales at 6-1 and 200 pounds. Much like Warriner, Carter is a very good passer and an even better skater. He's not quite as strong in the offensive end, but he is expected to score and create goals. Anson may move to center for the Capitals, but no decision has been made on that move. Last season, he scored 23 goals and added 42 assists in 82 games for Phoenix.

Next up on the right is Calder Trophy winner Jonathan Cheechoo. The second-year pro is another power forward for the Capitals and is 6-0 and 205 pounds. Cheechoo is a solid passer with good puck control and a good offensive touch. Last season he played mostly on the top line, but with the added depth on the team this year, he should be able to play in a more comfortable role on the second or third line. Jonathan netted 19 goals and handed out 34 assists in 75 games for the Capitals last year.

The final man on the right is speedy scorer Peter Tenkrat. The 28-year-old is 5-11 and 200 pounds and has good speed and skating skill. He's also intense and strong with good endurance. Tenkrat joined the team late last season and finished the campaign with 33 goals and 31 assists in 83 games. All of the scoring came with the Blue Jackets.

The right wing group joins a strong set of center and left wingers, and working together the forwards must propel Washington to greater heights this season.