Caps Will Not Re-sign Jose Theodore

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Moments after a misty-eyed speech here in Las Vegas while accepting the Bill Masterton Trophy, Jose Theodore confirmed to me that GM George McPhee called recently to inform the veteran goal that he won't be re-signed by the Caps.

"We had a good talk," Theodore said. "I enjoyed my time in Washington. Two great years. Winning percentage, stats-wise, it was fun to play for the Caps. But things in the new NHL, they are, they're going to go with the young kids [Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth] and I respect that."

"I have nothing but good words to say about this city, especially the fans and the organization," he added. "With the way I finished last year, I'm just looking forward to next season."

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Doesnt surprise me at all. Congrats to him for winning the Masterton, he deserved it and I wish him the best. I wonder who picks him up?

[BrianTheAdsFan]

Kicking a guy in the nuts like that just isn't cricket.

Enjoy your Masterson Jose.

[DaleHunter32]

obviously, not surprised. He did a lot better here than i expected him to, but the playoffs were a killer for him, going into the playoffs i thought he played himself into a raise and a contract extension, but after 2 goals on 2 shots in game 2, i knew it was over.

i think someone will take a gamble on him, but no where near the 4.5m per the caps handed him

[BigBadWolf1171]

Im actually glad theyre not resigning him,sure hes a great guy but IMO varly is a better goalie and the 4.5 mil they save would look good in signing a decent Dman(that i believe is a bigger issue than any goalie issue they had/have).

[Chiefs for Life]

Would be funny if he ends back in Montreal as a back-up to Carey Price, OHHH how life always goes full circle.......