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| | Flyers Acquire Center Adam Oates from Washington |
 | | In his 17th NHL season (1985-86 through 2001-02), Oates has registered 327 goals and 1,020 assists for 1,347 points and 385 penalty minutes in 1,196 regular season games for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins and Washington. |
 | | Last season, Oates led the Capitals in assists (69) and in points (82) and was tied for the NHL lead in assists (with Jaromir Jagr). |
 | | He was acquired by the Capitals, along with Bill Ranford and Rick Tocchet, from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Jim Carey, Anson Carter, Jason Allison and a third round pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft on March 1, 1997. |
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