BREAKING: Washington Capitals Part Ways With Head Coach
PUBLICATION
Wade Messier
April 14, 2023 (5:28 PM)
The Washington Capitals have joined a growing list of teams committing to organizational changes this afternoon, as they've released head coach Peter Laviolette of his coaching duties.
Laviolette and Capitals Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Today has been filled with numerous management changes throughout the NHL, as the regular season comes to a close and non-playoff teams look ahead to next season. The Washington Capitals have joined this seemingly never ending expanding list of teams this afternoon, as they've announced they've parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette.
Laviolette had one year remaining on his contract, but will not be returning to fulfill his coaching duties.
Some fans are more happy than others, but the consensus was that a change was needed.
Capitals on Twitter
| POLL |
Will the Leafs win the cup? |
| Yes | 233 | 40.7 % |
| No | 339 | 59.3 % |
| List of polls |
|
30 minutes ago | By Daniel Lucente Martin St-Louis Shocks Fans with New Criticism of Cole Caufield During Press Conference |
|
3 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Colorado Avalanche Forced to Play Defenseman at Forward Amid Growing Injury Crisis |
|
3 hours ago | By Chris Gerics New Line-up Proves Nick Robertson Potentially Played His Last Game As a Toronto Maple Leaf |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Insider Reveals Crucial Detail About John Tavares' Future Contract With The Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics NHL insider Elliotte Friedman Shares Crucial Updates on Connor McDavid's Injury |
|
7 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Insider Reveals Maple Leafs Are Officially Entertaining Trade Offers for Two Key Forwards |
|
8 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Auston Matthews And Mitch Marner Aren't Doing The Maple Leafs A Favor With Matthew Knies |
|
18 hours ago | By Austin Kelly Detroit Red Wings Trade Defenseman Olli Maatta to the Utah Hockey Club |
Previously on HockeyPatrol
