Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations July 9, 2024 by Pro Hockey Talk Brian MacLellan, 65, spent a decade as GM since taking over for George McPhee in 2014. He finished the building of the team that won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title in 2018. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)