What to Expect from the Caps This Season

Todd Reirden will have a similar system as Barry Trotz but will likely utilize the younger players more often. (Caps Outsider)A new season has arrived for the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. The weight of an entire city now off of their shoulders, the Capitals can play loose and with confidence. What should we expect from a team that is almost exactly the same as the one that won the most coveted trophy just a few months ago?

First-year head coach Todd Reirden will most likely have a different philosophy than what we have seen with Barry Trotz. Expect the Caps to infuse more speed into the lineup on a nightly basis, and a longer leash for young, skilled players like Andre…