Introducing Peter Laviolette’s familiar Capitals coaching staff
Peter Laviolette completed his staff Wednesday by adding someone familiar to him and retaining a trio of assistants familiar with Washington’s personnel.
How Capitals fans helped with the hiring of new coach Peter Laviolette
I’ve always said fans have more power than they realize.I
Take for example the changes that happened with the Washington Football Team. Everything was a mess, fans stopped showing up, made their voices heard, and finally, big changes were made.
The Addition of Peter Laviolette Bolsters an Already Strong Metropolitan Division
Early Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced they had hired Peter Laviolette as their next head coach. An all-to familiar face to the city of Philadelphia, Lavy now becomes the enemy.
By hiring Peter Laviolette, the Capitals chose a proven winner over guesswork and hope
In the spring of 2004, Aaron Ward had completed his 11th year as a professional hockey player and had logged nearly 500 NHL games. Midway through the season, Peter Laviolette took over as coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, for whom Ward played defense. They met, ostensibly, to get to know each other.
Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette, Hoping for More Deep Playoff Runs
Laviolette takes over Washington after back-to-back division championships followed by first-round exits in the postseason.
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RADIO: Sportsnet Hockey Central Head Coaches Interviews
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How do the Capitals know when to use a coach’s challenge?
Twice in the Capitals’ last three games, one of the most important plays of the night was made by neither a coach on the bench nor a player in the ice. The play — successfully challenging a goal for offside — was made in a small coaches office outside of the dressing room. That’s where Brett Leonhardt and Tim Ohashi sit during games.
What does an NHL coach do in the offseason?
Cassidy’s ability to adapt, teach and coach younger players and an experienced veteran core is one reason he’s now locked in behind Boston’s bench for at least the next four seasons.
Capitals motivated to make run at Stanley Cup next season, coach says
Reirden discusses appreciating Ovechkin, trading Niskanen, plans for Gudas
NHL Todd Reirden Is All About the Details in Guiding the Capitals’ Championship Follow-Up
He prefers quick video sessions from the comfort of his office couch and doesn’t plan to fuss with success. Rookie coach Todd Reirden is ready to guide the Capitals’ in their first post-Stanley Cup campaign
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