Brian MacLellan received a new title — president of hockey operations — as part of a series of moves to the team’s front office, the Capitals announced Monday. Along with MacLellan, former president Dick Patrick moved into the role of “chairman of the Capitals” and named his son, Chris Patrick, as assistant general manager.
The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs last season, but their general manager is getting a promotion.
Though the Capitals underachieved this past year, MacLellan still has a strong track record of leading the franchise and those accomplishments likely played a role in Washington’s decision to give him a new contract. MacLellan, who is entering his 23rd season with the club and his 10th as general manager, was the architect of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup-winning team. The Capitals also have the third-most wins in the NHL during MacLellan’s tenure as the team’s lead decision-maker.
“Our goal is to remain competitive,” MacLellan said earlier this month. “I think it’s a tricky balance, but we’ll see if we can pull it off. I think it’s important for Ovi, for all our veteran guys that we remain competitive, give them a chance to compete. And it’s important for our organization to add young players, to develop young players. So far, I think we’ve done a pretty decent job at it, and we’ll see what it’s like going forward.
Elsewhere, the Capitals moved Dick Patrick into a new role as part of a transition to the 76-year-old’s eventual retirement. Dick Patrick, a minority owner in the franchise, has been with the Capitals since 1982. He was previously the Capitals’ president and vice chairman.
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