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Early Monday, the Washington Capitals announced that they had promoted Ross Mahoney, who has been the Caps’ director of amateur scouting for the past 16 seasons, to the vacant assistant general manager position.
At 1pm, Caps GM Brian MacLellan held a conference call with reporters to talk about Mahoney’s promotion, but the discussion quickly turned to everything else.
Brooks Laich Will Not Be Bought Out
According to Brian MacLellan, the #Caps do not intend to use their final compliance buyout.
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) June 16, 2014
The Caps Are Still Determining Olie Kolzig’s New Role
MacLellan says Olie Kolzig says he'd like to spend more time with his family. Trying to work through that and determine role. #CapitalsTalk
— Chuck Gormley (@CharlesAGormley) June 16, 2014
Mitch Korn Expected To Be Team’s New Goalie Coach
Nothing is finalized between the #Caps and Mitch Korn, but Brian MacLellan said that they "expect him to join our organization." #Caps
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) June 16, 2014
It appears Korn feels the same way.
BREAKING RT @AdamVingan Mitch Korn has changed his Twitter handle from "mitchkornpreds" to "mitchkorncaps."
— RMNB (@russianmachine) June 16, 2014
The Caps Intend To Be Active In Free Agency
GMBM says there are a couple free agents Caps "intend to pursue up to a certain point. We're not going to get ridiculous in offers."
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) June 16, 2014
Caps Will Develop Evgeny Kuznetsov As Center
Brian MacLellan: I'd like to explore Kuznetsov playing at center. … We're going to have develop a young guy to play 2C.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
GMBM Interested In Bringing Grabo Back For Right Price
Brian MacLellan: Been in touch with Grabovski's agent. One of priorities is to upgrade defense, will make a decision on money for Grabo.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
Brian MacLellan: If the cost was right, would bring Grabovski bring back.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
#Caps' McLellan: "We like the job Grabovski did for us last year but we're also balancing what we're going to do with our roster."
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 16, 2014
#Caps GM Brian MacLellan uses Kuznetsov, Johansson and Brooks Laich as possible center replacements if Mikhail Grabovski leaves as a UFA
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 16, 2014
Mike Green Will Not Be Traded
MacLellan: "Our priority is to get Mike Green on track here. There were circumstances last year that might have hindered his performance."
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) June 16, 2014
I’d be interested to know what those are.
Caps Negotiating With RFA’s
Brian MacLellan: Caps are in negotiations with all their RFAs. We have interest all three of them back.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
MacLellan is looking to bring back Michael Latta, Nate Schmidt, and Cam Schilling.
Caps Really Want Top Pairing D
Brian MacLellan: I think I would get aggressive [to get a top D]. I think there's a lot of teams looking for high-end defensemen.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
Thank God.
Grubauer Will Likely Be In Hershey Next Year
McLellan wants a backup goalie for Holtby, let Grubauer play in Hershey. Also lots of backups could be available around NHL.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 16, 2014
No Duh
Brian MacLellan: Thinks Oates' coaching might have effected Holtby's play last year.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 16, 2014
Caps Interested In Moving Up In Draft
MacLellan says if Caps can find player they want at 7-8-9 in draft he'd like to move up from No. 13. #CapitalsTalk
— Chuck Gormley (@CharlesAGormley) June 16, 2014
So that was pretty eventful. What do you guys think?
