The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations.
Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served as assistant GM under MacLellan the past three years. The son of longtime team president Dick Patrick previously was director of player personnel after a lengthy stint as a pro scout.
\"Chris is a dedicated and hard-working executive, who is fully prepared for this next step in his career,\" owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement. \"His vision, extensive experience, hockey acumen, and player evaluation make him the perfect leader to drive our team forward.\"
Via ESPN.com