Defending Big D Jun 7, 2017
Alex Ovechkin to Dallas Speculation is Fun
What to do when your heart says “Ovie” but your head says “fiscal prudence and sound roster-building strategy” Were it not for the names involved, the entire incident would likely have been a weird non-story. Instead, ESPN’s Chuck Gormley decided to include the Dallas Stars in his review of potential trade partners should the Washington Capitals decide to deal face-of-the-franchise Alex Ovechkin (random gripe: Jamie Benn is a left winger, Chuck). Gormley suggested Dallas’ extra first rounder, ample cap-space, and position in the rebuild / win now life cycle were possible...
