Ben Clymer’s WashingtonCaps.com page
The Forecaster’s take (via TSN)
Back story: Signed as a UFA prior to last season, Clymer responded with solid defensive play, a physical edge, and a career-high in goals. When the Caps resigned him for three years in the offseason, it raised more than a few eyebrows amongst the Caps’ faithful.
How’s it look so far? In a move that caught many fans off-guard, Clymer switched back to defense, his original position, in training camp, and the transition to the blueline hasn’t been without its bumps. Positioning hasn’t been too bad overall, and Clymer has kept his physicality, but keeping the puck in the zone and breaking out of the zone have been problems. In Clymer’s defense, these problems have been apparent throughout the Caps’ blueline, not just him.
In the future: It appears that there are no immediate plans to move Clymer back to forward, and it’s reasonable to expect Clymer to become more comfortable on the blueline as the season progresses. He should continue to see top 4 minutes and significant power-play time.
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Hey Mr.Clymer its David. I caddyed for you at Olympic Hills. How its been?
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