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Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz puts his hand on Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) on the bench in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1, in a shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Barry Trotz’s experience something Capitals hope can be playoff advantage

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, skates on the ice during a pause in the action in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

For Alex Ovechkin, ‘time to move forward’ with new coach, healthy knee

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for play to start during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Alex Ovechkin has ‘straight’ talk with new coach Barry Trotz

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is introduced to the media at a press conference at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Brian MacLellan ready for Caps’ summer moves to begin

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick introduce new general manager Brian MacLellan, left, and head coach Barry Trotz, right, to the media at a press conference at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan take Washington Capitals reins

By Zac Boyer - 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

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

FILE - In this April 11, 2014, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Adam Oates stands in the bench area in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Washington. Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick announced Saturday, April 26, 2014, that the Capitals will not renew the contract of vice president and general manager George McPhee and have relieved head coach Oates of his duties. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adam Oates: Working with Capitals was ‘fantastic’

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for play to start during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Alex Ovechkin an enduring enigma for Caps’ next leaders

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, left, and president Dick Patrick announce that the Capitals have fired coach Adam Oates and will not renew the contract of general manager George McPhee after failing to make the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007, during a news conference in Washington Saturday April 26, 2014. The team announced the moves in a news release Saturday, followed by a news conference. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

McPhee: Caps could reach finals in next 3 years

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Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, left, and president Dick Patrick announce that the Capitals have fired coach Adam Oates and will not renew the contract of general manager George McPhee after failing to make the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007, during a news conference in Washington Saturday April 26, 2014. The team announced the moves in a news release Saturday, followed by a news conference. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

After further review, Capitals now embark on identifying their new direction

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

%xhl(Washington Capitals fire coach Adam Oates, don’t renew contract of GM George McPhee

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FILE - In this March 8, 2014, file photo, Washington Capitals vice president and general manager George McPhee speaks during a news conference in Washington. Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick announced Saturday, April 26, 2014, that the Capitals will not renew the contract of McPhee and have relieved head coach Adam Oates of his duties. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Caps let McPhee, Oates go after missing playoffs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Capitals president Dick Patrick (left) , owner Ted Leonsis (second from left) , and general manager George McPhee (right) enjoy a light moment as Adam Oates is introduced as the team's coach at Verizon Center. Oates played parts of six seasons with Washington from 1997-2002. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington TImes)

Caps general manager George McPhee, coach Adam Oates won’t return

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Carle (25) shoots the game-winning goal past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the shootout portion of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Washington. The Lightning won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby a microcosm of team’s uneven 2013-14 season

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times