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Washington Capitals CEO Dick Patrick, Founder and Chairmen Ted Leonsis , and Vice President and General Manager George McPhee, introduce new head coach Adam Oates during a press conference at Verizon Center on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Washington D.C. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington TImes)

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Washington Capitals C Adam Oates (77) takes a drink during a timeout in game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 3rd period action at the MCI Center in Washington, DC on Monday night, March 4, 2002, a 3-2 Caps loss. ( Ross D. Franklin / The Washington Times )

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Washington Capitals C Adam Oates (77) raises his silver stick received from owner Ted Leonsis, left; and Dick Patrick, owner and governor, right; before the start of the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st period action at MCI Center on Saturday night January 19, 2002 . ( Ross D. Franklin / The Washington Times )

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** FILE ** Washington Capitals center Adam Oates skates into position for a faceoff against the Minnesota Wild at the MCI Center in Washington in 2002. (The Washington Times)

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Winger Tom Wilson stands with Washington Capitals officials after being chosen 16th overall in the first round of the NHL draft on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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Filip Forsberg, a center from Sweden, smiles with officials from the Washington Capitals after being chosen 11th overall in the first round of the NHL draft Friday, June 22, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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The Washington Capitals acquired Mike Ribeiro from the Dallas Stars on Friday night for prospect Cody Eakin and their 2012 second-round pick in the NHL draft. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, fields questions during an editorial board meeting in Washington on March 18, 2011. (The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals vice president and general manager George McPhee won't rush to select his team's next coach. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Norfolk Admirals head coach Jon Cooper would be interested in the Washington Capitals' coaching job if he's asked. (Provided by Norfolk Admirals)