Theo's hurt? Who gets called up?

With Jose Theodore not returning to the game against the Sharks for the second period, the wheel of goalies started turning. If Theo is out for a couple of games, who would the Caps turn to as a back up for Varlamov? Michal Neuvirth is the consensus #3 but, with him just recovering from injury, having him sit the bench isn't what he needs. Jason Bacashihua would be a serviceable seat warmer but isn't under contract with the Caps. Thoughts around the Capitals boards seem to run toward Braden Holtby.

How's that for a turn of events? Braden, we'd love to keep you with the Bears, but the Caps want you playing more. We're sending you to South Carolina. Braden? Turn around - you're going to be Varly's backup for the next couple of games. By the way, what size jersey do you wear?

That's life in hockey. Climb the mountain one injury at a time.

In other news, Anton Gustafsson has been "loaned" to Boras HC in the Swedish second division. This isn't going to be good for the former first rounder's development. He needs time in North America to get used to this style of play. The Caps need to see if he can last an entire season getting the snot knocked out of him in the minors. I don't understand this move unless they are just giving up on him.

Grizzly