Caps GM Patrick Chokes Up on Carlson Trade

Washington GM Chris Patrick fights back tears while detailing the gut-wrenching John Carlson trade, admitting it was no snap decision but a calculated front-office gamble. Years of loyalty and shared battles make this farewell hit harder than most deadline deals I've covered from the scrum. The Caps brass weighs youth infusion against proven grit, setting the tone for their postseason identity in a stacked East.