Two days ago, Caps senior writer Mike Vogel reported that Anton Gustafsson (the Capitals' first round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft) would be returning to Sweden because "he is not enjoying hockey at this point in his career." This may come as a surprise to some, that such a highly touted prospect with such strong ties to the organization would be leaving North America. In retrospect, it is not such a big surprise, especially after watching Gustafsson in Development Camp and Rookie Camp. Baby Gus showed all of the skill and hockey sense that got him drafted, but his heart wasn't in it., as evidenced by his lack of attacking the puck and lacsidasical forechecking. It also didn't help that he had such lofty expectations to live up to- bearing the name Gustafsson carries a lot of weight in both Sweden and in Washington, DC.
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