Veteran Coach Laviolette Out, Rising Star Carbery In as Capitals Skipper

The Washington Capitals have hired Spencer Carbery as their new head coach.
Carbery was previously an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs and head coach of the Capitals' AHL affiliate.
Carbery replaces Peter Laviolette, who parted ways with the Capitals after three seasons and failing to win a playoff series.
Carbery is known for developing young players and is very familiar with the Capitals organization.
Carbery's hiring signals a new direction for the Capitals focused on up-and-coming coaching talent.