Caps fill needs with Arnott, Wideman

While I have been critical of G.M. McPhee on many occasions, I will give him credit for picking up an established center in Jason Arnott that will fill a need as a second line center that can only help the Caps in the playoffs. While it's quite likely that Arnott will only be a rental for this year's playoffs, I don't believe the Capitals overpaid by giving up David Steckel and a 2nd round draft pick but of course that is largely dependent on what the Caps do in the playoffs. The Caps also picked up a defensemen from Florida who should help the Caps on the blueline and especially with the power play. With the season long injury problems that Tom Poti has experienced and the recent injury to Mike Greene, the new acquisition of Dennis Wideman is a timely addition.