Jan 4, 2025 · Despite New York’s terrible first half (17-20-1), Peter Laviolette is still behind New York’s bench as their head coach. Laviolette was the bench boss in DC when McMichael first broke through to the NHL but refused to give the former first-round pick consistent ice time.

Oct 26, 2022 · ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael found himself as an extra again, skating on an extra defense pairing with Matt Irwin as the team took rushes on Wednesday. If those lines hold, he’ll be a healthy scratch for the seventh time in eight games to open the 2022-23 campaign.

Nov 20, 2022 · — Before a gritty, hard-working practice on Sunday following a 4-0 shutout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette took Connor McMichael aside and told him he’d be headed to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Jan 4, 2025 · Connor McMichael got yet another revenge goal against ex-coach Peter Laviolette. Felt good. So Nic Dowd is back to breaking bad on penalties. After keeping his nose clean for nine games, he’s been busted twice in the last two games.

Oct 26, 2022 · Connor McMichael is 21-years-old and the team's top center prospect. McMichael made the team out of training camp -- the Caps lost a prospect on waivers in order to keep the waiver-exempt player in DC -- but he's not playing.

Nov 20, 2022 · On Sunday, Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following today’s practice. He discussed center Connor McMichael’s loan to the AHL’s Hershey Bears for development purposes and how inconsistency in games is …

Nevertheless, if McMichael wants to get a sweater on the regular from Peter Laviolette, he has to play better than he has so far. Just how bad has McMichael been in this miniscule 15-minute sample? 438 forwards have skated 15+ minutes at 5-on-5 this season.

Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette praises the recent performance of Connor McMichael and discusses the center's role within Washington's lineup.

Sep 9, 2023 · McMichael is expected to break camp on the Capitals roster this season, but his role is still to be determined. McMichael suited up in 68 games for the Capitals during the 2021-22 season under last head coach Peter Laviolette, who was often hesitant at …

Nov 4, 2021 · With a power play that has caused more problems than it has solved, Peter Laviolette refuses to give the talented McMichael any significant power play time. Instead opting to give Conor Sheary the bulk of the time on the team’s top unit.