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Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz tosses a strand of beads during a victory parade for the NHL hockey Stanley Cup champions Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) ** FILE **

WATCH: Barry Trotz receives his Stanley Cup ring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 29, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz pauses during a news conference after hockey practice in Las Vegas. Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals after leading them to the Stanley Cup. The team announced Trotz's resignation Monday, June 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz on Capitals: ‘That bond will be there forever’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 3, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals NHL hockey new head coach Todd Reirden answers questions from members of the media after a news conference in Arlington, Va. The celebrating is over for now for the Capitals after partying as hard as any champion in NHL history. Reirden is one of six new coaches, but he has been on Barry Trotz’s staff the past four seasons and had a hand in winning the Cup last season. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden thankful for Barry Trotz as matchup approaches

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) watches a shot by Washington Capitals center Travis Boyd (72) go wide of the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Capitals reunite with Trotz, then beat Islanders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz calls out to his players during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, in Bridgeport, Conn. While the Washington Capitals are watching their Stanley Cup banner ascend to the rafters, Trotz will be fresh off a plane in North Carolina preparing for his own season opener. Trotz guided the Capitals to their first title, and in winning it triggered an automatic contract extension far under the present-day market value for top NHL coaches. He resigned less than a week after the parade, joined the New York Islanders and brings with him almost two decades of NHL coaching experience and a Cup ring. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Capitals set to play Barry Trotz’s Islanders, present coach Stanley Cup ring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier, center, celebrates his second goal with teammates Brock Nelson, left, and Anders Lee, right, during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Islanders open post-Tavares era looking for improvement

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates with center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, and assistant coach Lane Lambert, right, after Kuznetsov's goal during the third period of Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lane Lambert, former Capitals assistant, hired by Islanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden, Barry Trotz have talked since Capitals promoted Reirden

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and head coach Barry Trotz stand in the bench during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz on Capitals negotiations: ‘Wasn’t really sincere’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Then-Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz stands in the bench area in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz agrees to become Islanders’ coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden talks with the team during a timeout in the third period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Washington. Reirden was a finalist for the Calgary Flames’ head-coaching job.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Todd Reirden, favorite to coach Capitals, climbed the coaching ladder quickly

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 29, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz pauses during a news conference after hockey practice in Las Vegas. Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals after leading them to the Stanley Cup. The team announced Trotz's resignation Monday, June 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz could land at one of these 5

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Brian MacLellan, Capitals general manager, to address Trotz resignation Monday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz lifts the Stanley Cup before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz steps down as Capitals head coach

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz tosses a strand of beads during a victory parade for the NHL hockey Stanley Cup champions Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) ** FILE **

Trotz, Capitals begin working toward contract extension

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks to the media, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The Capitals will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes) ** FILE **

Barry Trotz in talks with Capitals about contract extension

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin (21) chases the puck in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stanley Cup Final sees ratings bump thanks to two unique ‘underdogs’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks to the media, Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The Capitals will host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday night in Washington. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

Barry Trotz is vindicated and about to get paid

By Thom Loverro

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana, left, of the Czech Republic, and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore scuffle during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Capitals even series with franchise’s first win in Stanley Cup Final

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz speaks during an NHL hockey press conference, Friday, May 25, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Barry Trotz ‘probably going to benefit’ from playoff run

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times