BREAKING: Washington Capitals Part Ways With Head Coach
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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.
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