"The Washington Capitals announced Sunday that they have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave "pending results of an investigation by the National Hockey League." The team did not comment on the nature of the investigation. Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love has been placed on team-imposed leave pending results of an investigation by the National Hockey League. We will refrain from further comment until the NHL's investigation is complete."
"Love has been an assistant coach in Washington since the 2023-24 season, joining the organization alongside head coach Spencer Carbery, and primarily handles the team's defensemen. Prior to his tenure in DC, he served as an AHL head coach for the Calgary Wranglers and Stockton Heat. Over the summer, Love generated significant interest as a potential NHL head coach. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins both reportedly interviewed him for their vacancies, and TSN's Darren Dreger noted he was "in the mix" during the Seattle Kraken's search for a head coach."
"Hockey insider David Pagnotta reports that the NHL began its investigation during the offseason as Love interviewed for head-coaching positions. Per sources, NHL began to investigate a matter during the off-season, around the time he was interviewing with clubs about vacant HC roles. https://t.co/Ov1YiZ8XxP - David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) September 14, 2025 The Capitals did not announce whether they planned to name an interim assistant coach in Love's absence. On-ice activities at the team's 2025 Training Camp are set to begin on Thursday, September 18."
Assistant coach Mitch Love has been placed on team-imposed leave pending the results of an NHL investigation. The team declined to disclose the nature of the investigation and will refrain from further comment until it concludes. Love joined Washington for the 2023-24 season alongside head coach Spencer Carbery and primarily works with the team's defensemen. He previously served as an AHL head coach with the Calgary Wranglers and Stockton Heat. Love interviewed with several NHL clubs over the summer, drawing interest for head-coaching roles, and the NHL began investigating during that interview period. The Capitals have not named an interim assistant, and training camp is scheduled to begin September 18, 2025.
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