Everywhere from here to Vancouver, hockey fans are jumping up and down and screaming over the Caps’ new Spirit Squad. The Caps posted a want ad on Saturday and by Sunday team owner Ted Leonsis had publicly responded to fan outcry. Leonsis reassured fans that the Spirit Squad will be tastefully clad and perform in a manner that won’t offend anyone. Meanwhile, in addition to this public assurance, A View From The Cheap Seats…

They may measure two inches shy of a collective 19 feet tall, but the first three Caps picks from this weekend’s NHL draft stand on the shoulders of giants. With two picks in the first round and their first of two in the second, the Caps brought in players with strong connections to franchise history, tying the team’s future to its past. The Caps traded up to the 21st overall spot to pick Anton Gustafsson,…