Washington Capitals Promote Chris Patrick to General Manager
Longtime GM Brian MacLellan transitions to President of Hockey Operations, maintaining leadership continuity.
Overview
- Chris Patrick, son of longtime team president Dick Patrick, has been with the Capitals since 2009.
- Patrick's promotion follows a successful tenure as assistant GM and director of player personnel.
- Brian MacLellan, who led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup in 2018, will oversee operations as president.
- The Capitals aim to stay competitive as Alex Ovechkin nears the end of his contract and career milestones.
- Recent roster changes include acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois, Andrew Mangiapane, Jakob Chychrun, and Logan Thompson.