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Matt Bradley’s WashingtonCaps.com page
The Forecaster’s take (via TSN)

Back Story: Bradley and the Caps agreed to a two-year deal in the off-season, to the surprise of some fans (quick shout-out to B.T. Marshall’s great salary page at Caps Corner). Bradley led the Caps in majors last season with eight.
How’s it look so far? Well, it hasn’t looked like anything yet, as Bradley has been on the shelf with a strained leg muscle. Mike Vogel reports that Bradley is expected in the line-up tonight in Minnesota.
In the future? Bradley brings size, speed, grit and a defensive bent to the ice, so it will be interesting to see if he’s paired up with fellow checker Brian Sutherby — the two, along with Ben Clymer, formed a strong defensive unit last year. Brooks Laich and Donald Brashear have both spent time on the third line, so it will be interesting to see who matches up tonight.
Bradley also has spent some time wearing the Alternate’s “A”, so it can be guessed that the Caps like the intangibles that he brings. It’s probably fair to expect 10 — 12 goals, 25 points, and some middleweight bouts from Bradley this season.