Capitals Say Allegations Against Assistant Mitch Love Are Personal, Not Hockey-Related
The NHL is reviewing a summer letter alleging off-ice conduct, with no timetable for a decision.
Overview
- Washington placed Love on team-imposed leave Sunday after being notified of the league’s ongoing investigation.
- League sources say the inquiry has spanned months and involves allegations that predate Love’s tenure with the Capitals.
- Head coach Spencer Carbery opened camp with internal help from AHL Hershey and ECHL South Carolina staff to cover duties.
- General manager Chris Patrick said the team has received few details and expressed hope for a resolution soon.
- Reporting indicates the letter was linked to a complaint from a woman previously in a relationship with Love, and his offseason candidacy for head-coaching jobs—including Boston and Pittsburgh—prompted broader vetting.