Team's official account rolls out the social media red carpet for all-star defenseman
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To say the Washington Capitals are excited to have acquired Kevin Shattenkirk in a trade with the St. Louis Blues would be a bit of an understatement.
The Capitals brought in the all-star defenseman Monday, sending draft picks and Zach Sanford to St. Louis. While fans were going wild on Twitter, the team's official account and some players were also excited to have him in the mix. The Capitals rolled out the social media red carpet, tweeting a
Shattenkirk will be reunited Capitals forward TJ Oshie, who was his Blues teammate from 2011-2015. Oshie is ecstatic to be back on the same side as his old friend.
Shaaaaaattttini!!!!!!! Welcome to D.C. buddy. Excited to be back together!!! @shattdeuces