"As the American Hockey League's leader in penalty minutes this season (184) and with 41 fights (AHL and NHL) in the past three regular seasons, according to Hockeyfights.com, Joel Rechlicz doesn't need much of an introduction. Washington signed him to a one-year deal and recalled him for a two-game road trip to Florida to add some snarl to the lineup.

"A lot of teams have heavyweights and he's going to add toughness to our team. He's a tough character and he's just a tough guy you can have on the road," said Coach Dale Hunter, who was then asked if he thought the Capitals lacked toughness. "