The Washington Capitals' coaching search will include one of its former captains. The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the Capitals plan to interview Jeff Halpern for their open head coaching job. Halpern, a Potomac, Maryland native, has been an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning under Jon Cooper since the 2018-19 season. He…
Peter Laviolette and the Washington Capitals announced on April 14 that they decided to mutually part ways after a three-year spell with Laviolette as the team's head coach. Two weeks later, Laviolette spoke with The Athletic and NHL.com about his departure. One of the topics covered in that discussion was Laviolette's apparent reluctance to give…
HERSHEY, PA The Washington Capitals are searching for a new coach after parting ways with Peter Laviolette on April 14. The Capitals opted not to retain the 58-year-old bench boss after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years and had its worst full season in 16 years. Capitals general…
Last week we asked you, dear readers, which teams you'll be supporting in the playoffs. It turns out the Washington Capitals will not be participating. More than 1500 respondents ranked their top three teams, plus the one team upon which they wish naught but suffering. First, your enthusiasm. Caps fans are not particularly psyched about…