Talk is cheap, and doesn't put a Stanley Cup ring on one's finger.
That's the message brought forth by Alex Ovechkin after his Washington Capitals traded for defenseman Kevin Shattekirk, further cementing their status as Stanley Cup favorites.
"Every year we talk about 'this is our year, this is our year,'" he said Tuesday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. "But enough talk. It's time to do something."
The reigning Presidents' Trophy winners were bounced from the playoffs in the second round by the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, and the Capitals have never actually advanced to the Eastern Conference finals during the Ovechkin era.
With the roster currently in place, Washington has its best chance of winning a Cup, and anything less will be a massive disappointment, as reiterated by general manager Brian MacLellan.
When asked what success means to the team this season, he said, "winning a championship."
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