Can Theodore Carry Caps Far Into the Playoffs?

Washington Capitals Hockey

When the Caps signed Jose Theodore in the off season, many people were left wondering if he was the guy capable of allowing the Caps to take the next step in the playoffs. Coming to the end of his first season with the Caps, many of us are still not all that certain that he can. Theodore has played well for the Caps this year, and when Brent Johnson was alternating with Theodore, the Caps had a pretty decent duo in the net. However, with Johnson being injured a couple months back and needing surgery, even if he is able to return in time for the playoffs, do you really want to pin your hopes on a backup goaltender that is coming back from major surgery? It looks as if the Caps will have to rely upon one of their rookie goaltenders from Hershey, most likely Simeon Varlamov. Theordore hasn't had the consistency of the elite goaltenders in the league and his career mark is one game under .500. Not the kind of numbers that will get you into the hall of fame. Let's just hope that he can put together a run like Huey did for the Caps last year or else the Caps may again be making a first round exit.