Category Archives: Barry Trotz

Former Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz On Leaving Washington: “There Was Sort of An Agreement There, A Verbal Agreement, And at the End of the Day It Didn’t Come Through”

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Just days after the Washington Capitals held their first-ever Stanley Cup championship parade through the streets of the Nation’s Capital in June 2018, then-Head Coach Barry Trotz announced his resignation after failing to agree to financial terms on a new … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz Earns 900th Career Win

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Bill Greenblatt/UPI The New York Islanders’ victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night marked head coach Barry Trotz’ 900th career win. Trotz, who coached the Washington Capitals to a Stanley Cup victory in 2018, became just the third … Continue reading →

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Looking At Alex Ovechkin’s Seasons Under First-Year Capitals’ Head Coaches

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: WaPo After the Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette to be the 19th head coach in franchise history, one of the first questions is what kind of influence he will have on captain Alex Ovechkin. NoVa Caps looks at Ovechkin’s … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals’ Head Coach Barry Trotz: “If I Was A Betting Man, I Would Bet On [Alex Ovechkin] Breaking That Goal-scoring Record. In My Mind, There’s No Doubt He’s Going To Do It.”

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Former Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz met with the media Monday morning following the Islanders morning skate at Capital One Arena. Trotz was asked about his former captain, Alex Ovechkin, who is heading into Monday’s game against Trotz and … Continue reading →

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The Washington Capitals and Defensive Woes: Is This Becoming a New Problem For the Club?

Posted on November 26, 2019 by George Foussekis

Is the Capitals blueline still a strength of the club? Continue reading →

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Eastern Conference Supremacy: Which Teams Will Challenge the Capitals the Most in 2019-20?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals will have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. Continue reading →

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A Year After Resigning From Capitals, Barry Trotz Wins Jack Adams Award As NHL Coach Of The Year

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com Former Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams Trophy, which is given the NHL’s coach of the year, a year after resigning his position and taking the top job with the New York Islanders. This … Continue reading →

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Join the NoVa Caps Charity Challenge For “Best Buddies”

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Yes, it’s depressing that the Washington Capitals made an early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. And yes, it’s hard to watch the final two teams get set to battle it out for the Stanley Cup. But the … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Should Remain in Playoff Contention in 2019-20

Posted on May 22, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals should be in the postseason mix for the 2019-20 season. Continue reading →

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Barry Trotz Shows Gratitude To A Capitals Fan

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBC Sports Washington When New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz entered the visiting tunnel prior to their game with the Washington Capitals on Friday evening for the first time after winning the Stanley Cup with the Capitals, I wanted … Continue reading →

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