Top 3 takeaways from Spencer Carbery’s introductory press conference

Today at District E next to Capital One Arena, the Washington Capitals introduced Spencer Carbery as the 20th coach in franchise history and the first one to become head coach at all three levels within the organization.

He got his start in the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays. He continued that success with the Hershey Bears before finally getting his first NHL promotion as as assistant with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ultimately he’s back home where he belongs now as the new bench boss.

#3 A perfect match

The Caps had Carbery high on their list early into the coaching search. They had to wait until the Toronto Maple Leafs season ended though before they could call him. But in the end I think this is going to work out. So did the men of the hour.

“He possesses a lot of the qualities that we were looking for at head coach,” said Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan. “But beyond the resume I think the main thing we’re here today and hired Spencer is there’s a high level of trust and comfort with both parties.”

“I’m beyond excited to roll my sleeves up and get to work for this organization, this fan base, and our players. I’m going to put everything I’ve got into this organization, the community, the players,” said Spencer Carbery. ” I’m going to do everything I possibly can to make this team a group on the ice that we can proud of… Such an honor and a privilege to lead that group.”