Confirmed with Link: Washington Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette to be 19th Head Coach in Franchise History

[Hivemind]

Capitals hire Peter Laviolette as new head coach

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[Langway]

 

[Hivemind]

Only 3 years. Wow.

 

[John Price]

Great hire. He can push buttons.

He took Nashville and Philly to the Cup Finals. He won a cup with Carolina.

He did get fired from Nashville, but the window is short. The contract terms make me happy. I was a bit scared we wouldn't open up the bank for him so let's see what the financial terms were, but contract wise 3 years is ideal (reirden got 2 years before he was canned)

This is a quick project anyway. This team's window is closing quickly. Therefore someone like him who can come in and put a plan in place with a short time window is ideal.

 

[895]

Wanted Gallant but didn't want Babcock so Lavi is fine I guess.

 

[895]

I really really hope they didn't pick Lavi because he was the only one willing to accept a 3 year contract.

 

[Brian23]

Oh shit they did it. 3 years is also a perfect period for Lavi.

 

[Brian23]

And now the question becomes; does Lavi kill our offense or do they rebound?

 

[Langway]

I really really hope they didn't pick Lavi because he was the only one willing to accept a 3 year contract.

I'm sure Gallant would have. Babcock may not have but negotiating with Toronto on those three remaining seasons could have complicated matters.

Laviolette's demeanor always seemed like it lined up best with what MacLellan envisioned them needing. I assume Kevin McCarthy will again join him as an assistant.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Was my top pick. Didn’t think Ted would pay. Very happy camper today

 

[Nice]

Coaches from Nashville haven't disappointed. I like this a lot

 

[Marshall]

I'm 100% on-board.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

 

[DanTHEMan71]

I think he was the best option of the 3 we know they interviewed so I'm pleased.

 

[ovikovy817]

Nice.
Now the assistants
And then the new season

 

[max21]

I’m all aboard bruh, let’s get it

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

 

[442]

Donnie .... low rider.

 

[tenken00]

Let's get this f***ing show started!

 

[tenken00]

I really really hope they didn't pick Lavi because he was the only one willing to accept a 3 year contract.

I think 3 years was a hard push to all the coaching candidates. That's our window, no way around it. Probably going in a different direction after that.

 

[twabby]

Gallant was my first choice but Laviolette was a very close second. Really looking forward to seeing what he can do with this team.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I really hope he rebuilds the D. Only Carlson and Orlov should have safe roster spots.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Like the term and if $4m is the annual amt, that's noteworthy. He can be extended if he (the team) performs.

 

[txpd]

Wanted this guy when they hired Trotz instead. Cautiously optimistic

 

[txpd]

I really hope he rebuilds the D. Only Carlson and Orlov should have safe roster spots.

Carlson-not Dillon
Orlov-Jensen
Siegenthaler-Fehervary

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