Here is a nice story on Brooks Laich. Brooks had a very good year. He is developing nicely as a very versatile player. He is also emerging as a fan favorite. He is big, fast, strong and young with upside in his game. He plays center; wing; kills penalties; and can play on the power play.
Peter Bondra was one of my favorite players of all time. He is now retired. We traded Peter to Ottawa and Brooks Laich came to us in return. I have kept some of the emails I received about the trade. You should read them sometime. They would make your hair stand on end. 
It is a great story that Brooks has developed into a nice piece of our overall rebuild plan.
Tags: Brooks Laich, Hockey, NHL, Peter Bondra, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Brooks had a career breakout year… hopefully he’ll be a Cap for some time, and I hope he breaks the 20 goal barrier again and again. I don’t see that happening, but I still want him on this team.
If the Caps forwards are healthy, we would likely be able to have three amazing scoring lines:
1) Ovechkin-Kozlov-Backstrom
2) Semin-Nylander-Fehr
3) Clark-Laich-Fedorov (if Fedorov signs up again, could also be Fleischmann)
Now that’s a 3rd line for you, a 30 goal guy, a 20 goal guy and a former MVP…
I *think* I sent you an e-mail wishing Peter well in pursuit of a Cup (and for you to keep Olie) but completely forgotten who the Caps got in exchange for him until you posted.
To Mike L, That is good thinking, but I think you forgot about the most exciting line in the latter part of the season…The Fourth Line. Bradley, Brashear and Whomever they need to fill the spot. B and B are without a doubt the toughest, scrappiest guys out there. They fight for every inch and 99 out of 100 times, they that inch. While we are talking about fight in a player, is Cooke coming back? I sure hope so. 2008-2009 season is gonna be great. See you all then.
these votes where pretty soft. . .I am a big Laich fan and was more than happy to see him catch fire this year, but I would like his defense and face offs pick up. But I do love how hes become a great second-third line and specialty teams player. Watching him with Semin and Fedorov/Backstrom in the middle was incrediable that will be a very productive two way line, hint hint Ted, sign Fedorov so I can order my #91 jersey before the opener!