Topic - Brian Maclellan

“I think we’re better," MacLellan said last week, giving no indication of the promotions at the time.

Chris Patrick named Capitals general manager, Brian MacLellan still president of hockey operations →

"Matt is a steady right-handed defenseman who plays important minutes against the opposition's top players and is extremely responsible in his own end," MacLellan said. "We feel his addition will help strengthen our blueline for the next several years."

Capitals jump into a splashy free agency with trade, flurry of signings →