Crosby in, Quinn Hughes out. Doughty replaces Pietrangelo. Plenty of factors at play when it comes to players having to make these difficult decisions. Ray believes it will be an intense, competitive tournament, especially with an Olympic year looming. The Capitals, second in the NHL, should benefit from a full-team break, avoiding injury risks. Meanwhile, Leon Draisaitl’s scoring pace raises the question—can he hit 60 goals? Ray believes it’s within reach.

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