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Mitch Love Takes Helm as Shanghai Dragons' New Coach

1/18/2026

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Mitch Love has been appointed head coach of the KHL's Shanghai Dragons after his dismissal from the Washington Capitals due to an NHL investigation into his personal conduct.
His contract, signed on January 17, 2023, extends through the end of the 2026–27 season.
Love replaces Gérard Gallant, who resigned for health reasons, as the Dragons seek to improve from their current ninth place in the Eastern Conference.
Love previously coached the AHL's Calgary Wranglers and won gold with Canada’s junior team, marking a significant opportunity to revive his coaching career.

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Story summary

Mitch Love has been appointed head coach of the KHL's Shanghai Dragons after his dismissal from the Washington Capitals due to an NHL investigation into his personal conduct.
His contract, signed on January 17, 2023, extends through the end of the 2026–27 season.
Love replaces Gérard Gallant, who resigned for health reasons, as the Dragons seek to improve from their current ninth place in the Eastern Conference.
Love previously coached the AHL's Calgary Wranglers and won gold with Canada’s junior team, marking a significant opportunity to revive his coaching career.