Capitals: Rolling Deep

Ever since Shawn Germain quit the club in September, the Edinburgh Capitals have been a man short on D.

But the arrival of American defenceman Sean Perkins has eased the pressure on the other defencemen.

The improving Capitals are now ranked eighth in the Elite League and Tuesday’s 4-2 victory against Basingstoke pushed them five points clear of the Bison.

“Bringing in guys like Sean Perkins and Roman Nesrsta has given us a bit more depth,” Christiansen told skysports.com.

“Rolling with four defencemen is a tough way to play in this league and Sean’s a player coming in off a championship team. He knows what it takes to win and will be important for us down the stretch.”

Perkins, 22, moved to Scotland after a stint with the championship-winning Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL and has joined a blueline that features two-way D-men Taylor Christie and Joe Dustin.

“Sean’s a skilled player who skates very well,” Christiansen added.

“I think on the Olympic sized ice he’ll do very well for us. He can distribute the puck and join the rush. We want him to come over and excel.

“I spoke to him about the opportunity to play here and have more ice time than he was getting at home. He’s come in and started well so I’ve got nothing but good first impressions of him.”