Spencer Carbery Resigns from Capitals, Accepts $71.3M Deal with Hurricanes

In a stunning development just minutes ago, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery officially submitted his resignation after agreeing to a massive $71.3 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Sources close to the matter confirm that Carbery’s decision followed days of intense negotiations, culminating in a long-term offer that the Hurricanes presented earlier this week. The deal, reportedly spanning seven years, places Carbery among the highest-paid coaches in the NHL.

Carbery, 42, took over the Capitals’ bench in 2023 and quickly became known for his strategic vision and player development. Though his time in Washington was relatively short, his impact was felt throughout the organization, particularly in revitalizing the team’s young core.

The Carolina Hurricanes, who recently parted ways with head coach Rod Brind’Amour, are expected to announce Carbery’s hiring in a formal press conference later this week.

The Capitals, meanwhile, are left scrambling to fill the vacancy as the off-season begins. More updates to follow as the story develops.