Alex the Great Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The Washington Capitals are going with a familiar face behind the bench, as the club has hired Adam Oates as their new head coach. Oates, who played for six seasons in Washington, was hired as an assistant coach by the New Jersey Devils two years ago and helped guide the team to a Stanley Cup Final berth earlier this month. He was also an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2009-10 season. Oates edged out former Chicago Blackhawks assistant Mike Haviland and Norfolk Admirals head coach Jon Cooper for the job. Oates retired in 2004 after tallying 1,420 points in 1,337 games with Detroit, St. Louis, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Anaheim, and Edmonton. He played in five NHL All-Star Games during his 19-season career and was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 1991. Oates reached the 100-point mark on four occasions including a career-high 142 in 1992-93 while centering Cam Neely in Boston. Oates led the NHL in assists during the 1992-93 (97), 2000-01 (69, tie), and 2001-02 (64) seasons. Oates had 42 goals and 114 assists for 156 points in 163 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He went to the Final twice, with Washington in 1998 and Anaheim in 2003, the latter year against the Devils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Caps will introduce Oates at a press conference at Verizon Center tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Caps will introduce Oates at a press conference at Verizon Center tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Murray Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Well, I can assume he wants a change after losing the Stanley Cup. He obviously feels he can coach a Cup team, as compared to Deboer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2016 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Good day for Oates. Gets inducted into the HHOF and gets a new job as a head coach in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Best. Day. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prngr44 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I've heard reports that he already wants to renegotiate his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead53 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 What a day for Adam Oates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckelhead70 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Is Hall going to be an assistant coach?? Hall and Oates....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Tyler Faith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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