Katie Carrera

Washington was one of the first teams to contact former Predators coach Barry Trotz, who confirms that the team plans on first hiring a new GM.

Katie Carrera

The Caps were one of the first teams to reach out to Barry Trotz, but he says they’re looking for a general manager first.

Marissa Payne

All water-bottle incidents are apparently not created equal.

Desmond Bieler

The New York forward went to Montreal on Thursday to grieve with his family, then came back to Pittsburgh on Friday to inspire a Game 5 victory.

Katie Carrera

The Caps aren’t the only team in the organization in search of a new head coach now.

Katie Carrera

Several players from the Capitals organization are taking part in the IIHF World Championships in Belarus.

Marissa Payne

Only one resulted in a two-minute penalty, however.

Dan Steinberg

Several of the hockey players show off their Natitude while touring in Zurich.

Scott Allen

Owner will leave the speculating to the bloggers.

Scott Allen

Owner is focused on Wizards’ second-round series.

Katie Carrera

The defensemen spent the final five seasons of his career with the Capitals.

Katie Carrera

Washington gets a fourth-rounder in 2014; Islanders get the negotiating rights to the pending UFA goaltender.

Matt Bonesteel

He lasted just one year in Vancouver.

Scott Allen

Former Caps GM had ‘seen that movie before.’

Matt Bonesteel

Regional rivals, Original Six teams, Bruins-Canadiens. What’s not to love?

Associated Press

Wayne Simmonds scored a hat trick to lead the Flyers past the Rangers to force a decisive Game 7.

Marissa Payne

Two fans got nasty and heckled Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov’s old arrest photos.

The Post Sports Live crew rebuts outgoing General Manager George McPhee's comments that the Capitals are close to winning the Stanley Cup.

Capitals' beat writer Katie Carrera talks about the Capitals' firing of the team's General Manager George McPhee and Head Coach Adam Oates and why solving the Alex Ovechkin riddle will be one of the most important factors in the search for new management.

The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Brandon Parker and Dan Steinberg preview Game 5 of the Wizards-Bulls first round playoff series, and look toward the team's potential next opponent, discuss whether Donald Sterling will remain the owner of the L.A. Clippers after he allegedly made racist remarks, talk about what's next for the Capitals after owner Ted Leonsis fired GM George McPhee and Coach Adam Oates, and analyze the meaning of Bryce Harper's injury that could sideline him for two months.

Katie Carrera

More notes and quotes from George McPhee as he and the Capitals part ways after 17 years.

Dan Steinberg

Ray Ferraro says the biggest problem in Washington is ‘the connection of owner to star.’ Not this again.

Scott Allen

Michael Jordan was preparing to play the ‘Flu Game’ and Tiger was preparing for the U.S. Open at Congressional

Adam Vingan

George McPhee, whose contract was not renewed after nearly 17 years as the Caps general manager, says this teams has the perfect mix of players.

Katie Carrera

Soon-to-be-former-general manager is still confident the Capitals can win the Stanley Cup.

Missy Khamvongsa

There are five tough questions that Washington needs to ask during this offseason of upheaval.

Mike Wise

With their first-round playoff run, the Wizards have set a screen for the Caps, now the team in turmoil.

Katie Carrera

After the removal of George McPhee and Adam Oates, Washington starts searching for the franchise’s new leaders.

Katie Carrera

The volume of those in the trade-Ovechkin camp increased this spring, but if Saturday was any indication he’s not going anywhere.

Katie Carrera

Taking a look at some potential replacements for Adam Oates among those currently available.