June 18th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
Fresh off the team's Stanley Cup victory, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz has resigned, the team announced Monday.
"Barry Trotz informed the organization today of his decision to resign as head coach of the Washington Capitals," the team said in a statement. "We are obviously disappointed by Barry's decision, but would like to thank Barry for all his efforts the past four years and for helping bring the Stanley Cup to Washington. Barry is a man of high character and integrity and we are grateful for his leadership and for all that he has done for our franchise."
The 55-year-old Trotz went into the season without any certainty about his future when ownership and general manager Brian MacLellan last summer opted not to give him a contract extension.
The Capitals went to the playoffs in all four year under Trotz, including two Presidents' Trophy-winning seasons in 2015-16 and 2016-17
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