Tag Archives: Brian MacLellan

Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan On Trading Jakub Vrana: “We Had A Frustrated Player So We Tried To Move On From That”

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After trading forward Jakub Vrana to the Detroit Red Wings as part of a deal to acquire forward Anthony Mantha prior to the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, Washington Capitals GM Brian … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan on Tom Wilson’s Suspension: “We Get Into A Situation That Doesn’t Exactly Fit Into A Suspendable Hit Situation”

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Della Young

On Friday, Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to the media at the halfway point of the condensed 56-game 2020-21 season. He discussed forward Tom Wilson’s seven-game suspension and why it’s a frustrating situation.

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Brian MacLellan Commends Capitals’ Head Athletic Trainer Jason Serbus For His Work In Lundqvist Diagnosis

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @Capitals The news last week came as a big surprise to most in the hockey world. Capitals’ netminder Henrik Lundqvist announced he would be unable to play for the team this coming season because of a heart condition.

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan: “We Want To See Vitek Vanecek Play”

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Harrison Brown

After goaltender Henrik Lundqvist announced that he will not play for the Washington Capitals during the 2020-21 season due to a heart issue, GM Brian MacLellan told the media on Wednesday that “we want to see Vitek Vanecek play” and … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Says Contract Talks With Alex Ovechkin Are “Tabled” Until Training Camp

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Screen cap: @Capitals Washington Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan told the media on the opening day of free agency that there is no update on contract talks with captain Alex Ovechkin, who is eligible to sign a contract extension at any … Continue reading →

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Why The Capitals Will Need To Acquire A Veteran Backup Goaltender For The 2020-21 Season

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Assuming Braden Holtby does indeed decide to leave the Capitals for that big payday this offseason (we can’t blame him), the Washington Capitals will find themselves in need of a second goaltender for the 2020-21 season. While many are suggesting … Continue reading →

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Report: Alex Ovechkin Is Joining Nicklas Backstrom In Negotiating His New Contract By Himself, With No Representation

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Hockey insider Pierre LeBrun confirmed during the most recent edition of Insider Trading on TSN that Alex Ovechkin is currently in talks with the Washington Capitals about an extension, and is doing so all by himself. He is negotiating the … Continue reading →

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Accountability And The Washington Capitals

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

After firing head coach Todd Reirden on August 23, Washington Capitals’ general manager Brian MacLellan told the media that “we need an experienced coach, [one who will] press buttons on some players.” MacLellan thought the sense of accountability within the locker … Continue reading →

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After An “Underachieved” Season, Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan Says New Head Coach Peter Laviolette Will Provide Motivation & Accountability For the Team

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Della Young

Washington Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to Capitals senior writer Mike Vogel on Tuesday and discussed the new hiring of head coach Peter Laviolette, the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft, and Free Agency.

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Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette: “It’s A Privilege To Be The Head Coach Of This Hockey Team”

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette told the media at his introductory press conference that “it’s a privilege to be the head coach of this hockey team” and that Tuesday is a “pretty special day … Continue reading →

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