It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since the Washington Capitals hoisted the Stanley Cup. A lot has changed since then. From a pandemic to an aging core but one thing stayed the same, the team hasn’t had success since that glorious night.
So how do they get back to that?
They took that first step in the beginning of the month by hiring a head coach with fire ready to prove himself. Nobody can replace Barry Trotz but Spencer Carbery could seize this opportunity ahead of him. He has four chances to do it and possibly just three or less with the great eight.