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Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz answers questions at a news conference Monday, April 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators announced earlier in the day that Trotz's contract won't be extended and they will begin looking for a new head coach. Trotz is the only head coach the NHL hockey team has had. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Barry Trotz named Washington Capitals coach; Brian MacLellan promoted to GM

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2014, file photo, Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz leaves a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. The Washington Capitals have promoted Brian MacLellan to general manager and hired former Predators coach Trotz. The team announced the moves Monday, May 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Caps hire Trotz as coach, make MacLellan new GM

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals promote Brian MacLellan to GM, hire Barry Trotz as coach

Associated Press

Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz motions to a player in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan hires leave Capitals’ plans unclear

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2013, file photo, Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz, center, yells to an official in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators announced Monday, April 14, 2014, that Trotz's contract will not be renewed and the team will begin looking for a new head coach. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Barry Trotz would have plenty of questions to answer as Caps’ new coach

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz heels from the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Barry Trotz as Caps coach a ‘done deal,’ report says

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

**FILE** Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (81), of Russia, looks on during the second period an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dmitry Orlov breaks arm in game vs. U.S.; Caps defenseman out of Worlds

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Capitals extend agreement with AHL’s Hershey Bears

Associated Press

Russia's team captain Alexander Ovechkin, looks on, during the Oddset Hockey Games match between Czech Republic and Russia, at the Globe arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday, May 3, 2014. Russia won by 5-0. (AP Photo/TT News Agency, Maja Suslin) SWEDEN OUT

Ovechkin, Bobrovsky lead Russia worlds squad

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ted Leonsis, left, owner of the Washington Capitals, stands and applauds Wayne Gretzky, center, as Gretzky is announced in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Washington. The Canadiens won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wayne Gretzky for president? Caps’ search continues

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com