Capitals to begin Season Without Deputy Coach Amidst NHL Inquiry
The Washington Capitals are preparing to start the 2025-26 NHL season without Deputy Coach Mitch Love, as he is currently the subject of an ongoing inquiry by the league. Details surrounding the investigation remain undisclosed, leaving the team in a state of uncertainty as training camp progresses.
The absence of Love, a key member of the Capitals’ coaching staff, introduces immediate disruption. He joined the organization in 2021 and was promoted to Deputy Coach in 2023, playing a critically important role in player development and game strategy. The NHL initiated the inquiry recently, prompting the team to allow Love to step away while the league conducts its review. The outcome of the investigation will determine Love’s future with the team and coudl perhaps impact the Capitals’ on-ice performance.
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