Despite the Close History, Caps and Islanders Coaches Downplay the Personal Matchup: 'It's Not Barry Trotz Vs. Todd Reirden' – NBC4 Washington
Reirden was hired as head coach of the Caps in the wake of Trotz's departure. "It'll be a great challenge because I know the people over there," Trotz said of the series. "Obviously we were able to accomplish something amazing together and that's something that you'll never forget as a staff," Reirden said.