Confirmed with Link: MacLellan named GM, Trotz Head Coach

[LifetimeUFA]

After letting McPhee go, Ted said he wanted a fresh set of eyes, this move tooootally makes sense

 

[Devil Dancer]

Huh, that's a surprise. I'll reserve judgment, but my instinct is to be disappointed. Happy about Trotz, though.

 

[Burgh32]

I think Ted 'n Dick are fools. I expect MacLellan is just another lapdog that was hired to submit to Ted 'n Dick's whims. I think Trotz is a better than average coach.

But I will reserve full judgment until MacLellan gets a chance to build over the summer.

That's the one fear about hiring MacLellan. We heard about how McPhee was 'outvoted' by the bosses on some key hockey decisions. I hope MacLellan isn't being hired because they feel he will resist less than the others with pedigree that they interviewed.

I wasn't as big of a fan of Shero as others here, but I think I'd much preferred the fresh voice and experience than the promotion from within.

 

[caps4cup]

maybe its unfair to blame MacLellan for GMGMs failures, who knows how much power he had. meanwhile he's succeeded in the roles he had, i guess we'll see how he does.

Yep. Ted said he wanted a fresh set of eyes. Will be interesting to see the presser. And this offseason.

 

[gordie]

Its times like this that I'm glad Ted Leonsis owns the Washington Capitals and not my Pittsburgh Penguins. Good Luck!!!!!

 

[Carlzner]

NHL-N Reporting that the Caps never even reached out to Shero


Shero would have been the logical choice, i'm sure the guy knows our organization pretty well given the rivalry.

This organization continues to be a joke.

 

[John Price]

A month ago, when #Caps fired McPhee, Leonsis said he wanted a “fresh set of eyes and new voice”. MacLellan has been w/ the team since 2000



Now that we know the boy has been with the Caps since 2000 I am extremely negative about this promotion. It's just a blatant "sleight of hand" card trick for us fans. "We need new eyes here. Promote this man who has been with this organization!"

 

[g00n]

We all should have seen both these moves coming. Fits perfectly with the Ted and Dick Capitals Family Hour. Mac will have to work outside the GMGM box to get any credit for being more than a clone.

Reeks of technical change without upsetting the DP apple cart of control.

 

[Burgh32]

Pray that MacLellan values Centers and Defenseman slightly more than McPhee did. The two most important positions on a team and... well....

 

[LifetimeUFA]

The fact that they didnt even talk to Shero is leaving me speechless, i just dont get Ted and DP

 

[caps4cup]

Huh, that's a surprise. I'll reserve judgment, but my instinct is to be disappointed. Happy about Trotz, though.

Yeah. Trotz was a great hire. Probably more important than the GM hire tbh. The team will play the right way under him and hopefully create a successful culture as an organization.

If MacLellan makes a couple good moves this offseason this is a contender next year.

 

[Cush]

Ahh, the joys of a being a Caps fan

@JapersRink: Needless to say, big time burden for the Caps to explain how and why we shouldn't expect more of the same from GMBM. (Okay, not using that.)

 

[Langway]

Shiny Barry Trotz. Shiny!

@TSNSimmer: Shocking hiring of Brian MacLellan. I've never met a lazier/less passionate hockey man. @washcaps At times you shake your head. #Laughable

Simpson worked in the Caps front office from the late 90's to 2004.

 

[OviTaughtMe]

...completely doing the opposite of what they said they'd do

Maybe the hockey gods will smile down on us...most likely not tho cuz Caps

 

[caps4cup]

Pray that MacLellan values Centers and Defenseman slightly more than McPhee did. The two most important positions on a team and... well....

He wouldn't have been hired if he didn't think this team needed some changes that GMGM never made. Ted is many things but he's not dumb. He knew the fanbase was pissed. He knows this hire doesn't do much to help that. This guy can't be too much like GMGM. I would have rather had Shero, Fenton, or Sweeney but for some reason I'm slightly optimistic that GMBM will learn from McPhee's failures. We shall see.

 

[PredsFanFromla]

Washington Capitals ‏@washcaps 39s
BREAKING NEWS: #Caps Promote Brian MacLellan to General Manager, Name Barry Trotz Coach. http://capitalstoday.monumentalnetw...lan-to-general-manager-name-barry-trotz-coach … pic.twitter.com/HYSghWspXi

Take good of him for us,he means alot to the predator fans and the city of nashville.

 

[RockDaRed]

**** this!! I told you they would screw this up. Tons of candidates to run the show but Ted can't give up a once of ****ing power. Screw you sir. Poor trotz. You should have gone somewhere else where people actually get a real chance to succeed. Sorry in advance to your failed coaching career here.

 

[Koized]

I wish Ted still did the email thing so I could tell him
how big of a clown he is. Can't wait till TXPD gets in here to defend Ted.

 

[g00n]

The interview process was a sham. Go back and listen to the post-firing presser and all of the signs were there for this to be their loaded inclination.

My impression as well. Plan B may have been Plan A from the start.

 

[ryan519*]

Its times like this that I'm glad Ted Leonsis owns the Washington Capitals and not my Pittsburgh Penguins. Good Luck!!!!!

but we got trotz and you didnt

 

[Carlzner]

He wouldn't have been hired if he didn't think this team needed some changes that GMGM never made. Ted is many things but he's not dumb. He knew the fanbase was pissed. He knows this hire doesn't do much to help that. This guy can't be too much like GMGM. I would have rather had Shero, Fenton, or Sweeney but for some reason I'm slightly optimistic that GMBM will learn from McPhee's failures. We shall see.

Is there any evidence to support these claims?

 

[Marshall]

The simple question is what can we expect to be done differently by MacLellan?

And the complex question is will Leonsis continue to meddle? If so, how much?

Fine with the Trotz hiring.

Wonder if this means that Mahoney and Co. have a better chance of staying? You'd think so.

 

[Atlas]

Yeah. Trotz was a great hire. Probably more important than the GM hire tbh. The team will play the right way under him and hopefully create a successful culture as an organization.

Not so.

 

[Silky mitts]

It's not like GMGM's tenure was a complete cluster****. They've been great at 1st round picks and trades for the most part. And it's not like Shero has put together some masterful team of late round picks. He took Jordan Staal over Toews, Nick, and Kessel, pretty much the biggest call of his career, that or trading for Hossa.

 

[fsnoles98]

Ted promotes within the good ole boys network to keep control. Not seeing any light of day in this hire as GM. Good hire for coach. Ted is becoming the Jerry Jones of the NHL, has NO hockey knowledge but wants to think he does. This team will again not see a Stanley cup with this kind of management making decisions like this.