Trotz Resigns In Washington

Kristylee Varley

AM800-SPORTS-BARRY-TROTZ-GETTY-1.3909882 LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Head coach Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals hoists the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Head coach Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals hoists the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images))

In a statement, the team thanked Trotz for his efforts

Barry Trotz has resigned as coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals.

The 55-year-old went into the season not knowing about his future when last summer, General Manager Brian MacLellan opted not to give him a contract extension.

In a statement, the team thanked Trotz for his efforts the past four years and said it's grateful for his leadership and what he's done for the franchise.

The Capitals made the playoffs in all four year under Trotz, including two Presidents' Trophy-winning seasons in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

— with files from The Canadian Press