Capitals hire Irbe
The Washington Capitals have hired former NHL All-Star Arturs Irbe as their new goaltending coach.
Irbe will replace Dave Prior, who re-signed after spending 12 years in the same coaching position with the Capitals.
He will have his work cut out for him after the way starter Jose Theodore fell apart down the stretch.
Much of his focus will likely be on top draft pick Simeon Varlamov, who was sensational but streaky during the postseason.
