Category Archives: Barry Trotz

A Little More to the Barry Trotz Resignation Story

The news of Barry Trotz’ resignation Monday afternoon did not come as a complete surprise for many. There had been numerous reports throughout the season that things were not all warm and fuzzy down at Capitals HQ (Kettler Capitals Iceplex). … Continue reading

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Barry Trotz Resigns as Capitals Head Coach

Photo: Sporting News The Washington Capitals announced on Monday afternoon that head coach Barry Trotz has resigned and will not be back with the team. 

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Post-Stanley Cup Parade Scrum: Brian MacLellan Speaks to the Media

After winning the Stanley Cup, the Capitals GM is going to be busy in the next few weeks. Continue reading

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After Winning the Stanley Cup, Where Do the Washington Capitals Go From Here?

Can the Washington Capitals remain competitive after clinching their first Stanley Cup? Continue reading

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A Look From the Outside: The Washington Capitals Impressively Earned Their First Ever Stanley Cup

An outside perspective on the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup victory Continue reading

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Barry Trotz on Evgeny Kuznetsov: “He’s Been on the Cusp of Superstar Status All Year”

Photo: @MonSportsNet Evgeny Kuznetsov is making a serious case for the Conn Smythe Trophy, an award given to the top performer of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It seems that he always outdoes himself each playoff game. 

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Up 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Finals, Barry Trotz and the Capitals Remain Focused on Task at Hand

The Washington Capitals are on the cusp of doing something no Capitals team has done in their 44-year history: win the Stanley Cup. With their win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday they are now just one win away. Before … Continue reading

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Barry Trotz Has Always Believed in His Team and His Players

After the Washington Capitals held a morning skate Monday prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, head coach Barry Trotz talked to the media. During the press conference he was asked about the adversity the team had to … Continue reading

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Barry Trotz: “I Think It’s the Most Complete Level of Alex Ovechkin We Have Ever Seen”

Photo: @Adam_Zielonka The Washington Capitals held an optional practice on Sunday afternoon at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. During the optional, coach Barry Trotz talked to the media about a variety of topics. The most notable was Alex Ovechkin. 

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Barry Trotz Expresses Confidence in Depth at Center

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images On Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Washington Capitals already had adversity trailing 1-0 but then it got more challenging. Late in the first period the team lost top-line center Evgeny … Continue reading

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