During his 10-year career in the NHL, he watched friends and former teammates play in dazzling outdoor games, Winter Classics at baseball parks and football fields, or Stadium Series contests on college campuses. So, yeah, I was jealous.” Read more: Leafs will show Capitals they have the white stuff in outdoor game NHL Winter Classic has come a long way since 2008Article Continued BelowOshie is the most tenured player on the Capitals’ roster to have never played in an NHL outdoor game. Both of his grandfathers, Richard Oshie and Dexter Moen, served together on the USS Saint Paul in the navy. “When he’s really going really good, his blades are active. For T.J., when he’s going really good, there’s a joy in his game and a spirit about him that you can tell right away when he’s going to have a good night.”

Source: thestar March 02, 2018 21:22 UTC