I just went to my Washington Capitals email account. I don’t have a single email of complaint regarding the team. Not a single “trade this player or bench that player or fire this coach or that GM.” I can’t remember the last time that happened to me and for that I say “thank you.” Must be good holiday cheer or that we have beaten both Buffalo and NJ in a convincing fashion back to back.

I did have some emails complaining about StubHub or lack of availability of tickets to Caps games or “Why is Semin becoming a free agent?” or about the length of lines for hot dogs at last night’s game. I even had a few about ambient noise filters on Comcast SportsNet broadcasts but, all in all, a happy fan base and a clean bill of health in my inbound email box. Thanks again. You made my day.