Capitals won't make coaching changes, but haven't discussed Trotz extension

An early playoff exit will not cost Barry Trotz his job.

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan held his year-end press conference on Tuesday where he addressed the job security of his head coach, noting that the team will not make any coaching personnel changes, according to Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post.

Despite insisting that Trotz's job is safe for now, MacLellan also noted that the two sides have not discussed a contract extension.

The 54-year-old is coming off his second season as the Capitals' head coach, leading the club to a Presidents' Trophy victory in both campaigns. However, despite Trotz's back-to-back regular-season successes in Washington, the Capitals have bowed out in the second round of the playoffs to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Next season will be Trotz's final year of his contract.