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New Capitals coach Barry Trotz has been working non-stop since being hired but still has much work to do in the weeks ahead.

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Trotz doesn’t have enough hours in the day

Trotz doesn’t have enough hours in the day

New Capitals coach Barry Trotz has been working non-stop since being hired but still has much work to do in the weeks ahead.

Brian MacLellan suggested Ted Leonsis make changes to his blog

Brian MacLellan suggested Ted Leonsis make changes to his blog

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MacLellan: ‘It’s going to be hard to take advantage of me’

MacLellan: ‘It’s going to be hard to take advantage of me’

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Caps’ Trotz and MacLellan stress the importance of seeing eye to eye

Caps’ Trotz and MacLellan stress the importance of seeing eye to eye

The chemistry between new coach Barry Trotz and new GM Brian MacLellan are essential to repositioning the Caps as a perennial contender.

Barry Trotz asked a Caps fan in the airport about his new team

Barry Trotz asked a Caps fan in the airport about his new team

People say Barry Trotz is a good listener. One Caps fan found that out in person.

Capitals coach Barry Trotz talks Home Depot, balance and accountability

Capitals coach Barry Trotz talks Home Depot, balance and accountability

Trotz says passionate fan base will be a big part of team’s success.

Caps chime in on Trotz, MacLellan

Caps chime in on Trotz, MacLellan

“That name was always mentioned at sort of length,” one player said of his new coach. “You sit there thinking, ‘Can we get him, can we get him?’ And we got him.“

New Caps GM and coach see value in analytics

New Caps GM and coach see value in analytics

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Adam Oates says he should have moved quicker to change the Caps culture

Adam Oates says he should have moved quicker to change the Caps culture

Caps former coach says he should have made changes faster.

Barry Trotz used to be Joe Beninati’s landlord

Barry Trotz used to be Joe Beninati’s landlord

Two decades ago, the Caps new head coach rented out his house to the Caps television play-by-play man.

Trotz discusses coaching Ovechkin, Capitals

Trotz discusses coaching Ovechkin, Capitals

How will the latest Caps bench boss handle the face of the franchise and integrate his approach in Washington?

For new GM, honesty was good policy

For new GM, honesty was good policy

New Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says he holds a different outlook from his predecessor, George McPhee.

Trotz returns ‘home’ to Washington

Trotz returns ‘home’ to Washington

After 15 seasons in Nashville, new Capitals Coach Barry Trotz says he is ready to get back to work with the organization he served decades ago.

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Leonsis flips the script

Leonsis flips the script

Capitals owner goes with experience behind bench and rookie GM; will final chapter be any different?

MacLellan talks business

MacLellan talks business

News and notes from Brian MacLellan’s first news conference as general manager.

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Barry Trotz named new Capitals coach

Barry Trotz named new Capitals coach

After a month-long search, Washington names Brian MacLellan general manager and Barry Trotz coach.

Best of NoVa users elect Adam Oates best local pro coach

For the fifth year in a row Northern Virginia Magazine users made a poor selection for best local pro coach.

Craig Laughlin says ‘sour grapes’ led to Shawn Simpson’s criticism of Caps GM

Craig Laughlin says ‘sour grapes’ led to Shawn Simpson’s criticism of Caps GM

CSN analyst excited about the hiring of Brian MacLellan.

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Meet new Caps coach Barry Trotz

Meet new Caps coach Barry Trotz

The Washington Capitals named Barry Trotz as their new coach after the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Here's what you need to know about the veteran coach.

Why NHL players peak before age 28 or 29

Why NHL players peak before age 28 or 29

A late-20s peak makes for a catchy headline, but when you take into account usage and era, players peak sooner than that.

Is Trotz a fit for this Capitals squad?

Is Trotz a fit for this Capitals squad?

How another a “defense-first” philosophy could impact the organization.

Plenty of decisions await MacLellan

Plenty of decisions await MacLellan

How different will Brian MacLellan be from George McPhee? We’ll know soon enough with how he handles several key decisions this offseason.

Ex-Caps employee rips new GM

Ex-Caps employee rips new GM

Former Capitals director of hockey operations Shawn Simpson calls new Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan the ‘Laziest man in hockey.’

Caps name Trotz coach, MacLellan GM

Caps name Trotz coach, MacLellan GM

After a month-long search, the Capitals announce who will lead the organization behind the bench and in the front office.

Ovechkin scores, Russia wins world championship

Ovechkin scores, Russia wins world championship

A week after injuring his knee, Ovechkin helps spark a 5-2 Russian victory over Finland.

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Judging the commissioners

Judging the commissioners

As he does every 50 years, the Couch Slouch assesses the four commissioners of the four major sports.

Reports: Caps close to hiring Trotz

Reports: Caps close to hiring Trotz

According to multiple reports, Barry Trotz is nearing an agreement to become the next Capitals coach.

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Could next move be a Great One?

Could next move be a Great One?

COLUMN | By making a play to hire Wayne Gretzky, the Capitals could gain the leadership and legitimacy they need.

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