Adam Oates
Oates is a Canadian former pro ice hockey player and current head coach of the NHL Washington Capitals. He played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Edmonton Oilers. Known as an elite playmaker, his career total of 1,079 assists was the fifth highest total in NHL history at the time of his 2004 retirement. After retiring as a player, he served as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning & New Jersey Devils before joining the Capitals as head coach for the 2012–13 season.
Oates is a Canadian former pro ice hockey player and current head coach of the NHL Washington Capitals. He played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Edmonton Oilers. Known as an elite playmaker, his career total of 1,079 assists was the fifth highest total in NHL history at the time of his 2004 retirement. After retiring as a player, he served as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning & New Jersey Devils before joining the Capitals as head coach for the 2012–13 season.
