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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 26
Capitals fire assistant coach after investigation into conduct
The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday after the NHL investigated allegations about his personal conduct. "Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately," the Capitals said in a statement.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Capitals assistant coach fired after domestic abuse investigation
The Washington Capitals are 6-3-0 to start their defense of the Metropolitan Division title in 2025-26. An NHL investigation ended on Sunday that changes Spencer Carbery’s staff for that defense.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Report: NHL suspends Capitals assistant Mitch Love following investigation into alleged domestic abuse
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love for the entirety of the 2025-26 season following an investigation into alleged domestic abuse, according to hockey insider Frank Seravalli.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27
Capitals name Patrick Wellar interim assistant coach, hire Brent Thompson
The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey.
Washington Capitals News / ESPN / September 18
Caps GM: Coach allegations 'not hockey related' 
The allegations against Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love are "not hockey related," the team's general manager said on Thursday.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / September 14
Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave, under NHL investigation
The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. It wasn't revealed why Love
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 14
Capitals’ assistant coach Mitch Love placed on team-imposed leave
The Washington Capitals announced Sunday that assistant coach Mitch Love has been place on a team-imposed leave, pending results of an investigation by the NHL.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Marco Sturm, Mitch Love, Jay Leach in running for Bruins’ head coach job
There seem to be just a few candidates to be the next bench boss in New England. According to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the three big names in line for the Boston Bruins head coach position are Marco Sturm, Mitch Love and Jay Leach.
Mitch Love or D.J. Smith? Does it matter right now?
Will the next coach be the coach? As Pittsburgh Penguins fans wait for general manager Kyle Dubas to make his final decision on the team’s next head coach, two candidates have received more and more airtime as other vacancies around the NHL get filled.
NHL News / Rinksiders / June 3
Mitch Love set to be named Pittsburgh Penguins head coach
After mutually agreeing to part ways with Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins were in the market to hire their next head coach. It looks like they’ve found their guy in Mitch Love: Love has risen amongst the coaching ranks very quickly.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / May 29
Report: Favorite Emerges for Penguins Next Coach
Roughly a month after moving on from Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins may have their new head coach in place. While not official just yet, Cam Robinson
Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / May 28
Seattle Kraken Reportedly Miss Out On Not One But Two Top Head Coaching Candidates
The Seattle Kraken are yet to hire a new Head Coach in the off-season, and now we know that they've missed out on both Rick Tocchet and Mitch Love as they are left scrambling to find their newest bench boss.
Penguins next coach: Is Mitch Love the guy?
The Pens should be naming a new coach soon, Capitals assistant appears to be at the top of the chatter The Penguins should be closing in on naming their next coach within the next few days and a few common names have been bandied about by national level reporters.
NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / May 22
New York Rangers Daily: Misery loves company at MSG after Knicks collapse; NHL coaching rumors
So you thought being a New York Rangers fan was tough. Well, Wednesday night wasn’t the greatest if you are hard core for the other team that calls Madison Square Garden home.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 4
Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins
Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff: There are some names that are coming up with the regards to the Philadelphia Flyers eventual coaching search. Rick Tocchet is first name that seems to come up.
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