"Chris Patrick Elevated to Senior Vice President and General Manager at Capitals"

The Washington Capitals elevated Chris Patrick to the role of senior vice president and general manager on Monday.

Brian MacLellan, who has served as the GM for the past decade, will continue in his position as president of hockey operations.

Patrick will report to MacLellan, who will maintain responsibility for "all aspects of hockey operations," according to the team.

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"We are delighted to announce Chris' promotion to general manager," stated owner Ted Leonsis. "Chris is a dedicated and hard-working executive who is fully prepared for this next step in his career. His vision, extensive experience, hockey expertise, and player evaluation skills make him the ideal leader to drive our team forward. We have full confidence that he will excel in this new role."

At 48 years old, Patrick recently completed his 16th season with the Capitals, his first as associate GM. He originally joined the organization in 2008-09 in a player development and scouting capacity.

MacLellan, 65, will enter his 24th season with Washington in 2024-25. During his tenure as GM from 2014-24, the team recorded the third-highest number of wins (449) in the NHL and secured its first Stanley Cup in 2018.

"Over the past decade, Brian has excelled as the head of our hockey operations department, playing a key role in bringing the Stanley Cup to Washington and maintaining our team's consistent competitiveness," Leonsis praised. "Brian's leadership, experience, and vision for our hockey team, combined with Chris' impressive track record and successful tenure as an executive, talent evaluator, and guardian of our minor league partnerships, position our hockey operations team for a successful future."