Two things can be simultaneously true: 1) the Washington Capitals were right to part ways with Barry Trotz after the 2018 season, and 2) they were wrong about Todd Reirden being the right man to succeed him.
Since the latter point seems to be more or less universally accepted at this point, let’s talk about the former, an assertion that goes against the prevailing narrative wisdom, particularly in the wake of the team’s embarrassing showing in this year’s playoffs.
Brian MacLellan and Barry Trotz were announced as the Caps’ new general manager and head, respectively, on the same day back in May of 2014.