Elliotte Friedman says Capitals extension talks with head coach Peter Laviolette have ‘gone cold’
The Washington Capitals are on the verge of missing the postseason for the first time since the 2013-14 campaign. The last time that happened, the team’s head coach, Adam Oates, was fired.
Naturally, Peter Laviolette’s future with the team is coming more into focus as the Capitals near the end of the season. The 58-year-old veteran bench boss is in the last year of his contract and the Capitals have not won a round in the playoffs during his tenure.
Early this season, it was reported that an extension for Laviolette was likely at some point this year. Monday, hockey insider Elliotte Friedman threw some cold water on that discussion while on The Jeff Marek Show.
By Chris Cerullo 2 days ago