Talks between the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz appear to be heating up. According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, no deal is done but talks between the two sides have intensified about the teams head coaching position. Trotz was fired by the Nashville Predators at the end of the season after 16 years as the only head coach in franchise history. Trotz coached 1,196 games with Nashville, second only to Gregg Popovich of the NBAs San Antonio Spurs for longest active coaching tenure in the four major sports. He is the only NHL coach to make the playoffs with the same team in seven of eight seasons between 2003-04 and 2011-12. The Capitals fired head coach Adam Oates and did not renew the contract of general manager George McPhee at the end of the season after the team missed the playoffs with a record of 38-30-14. Ron Hextall Flyers Jersey . -- Creighton apparently has Villanovas number. Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys . Sam, who joined the Cowboys in early September, has spent the entire season on the practice roster. http://www.hockeyflyersauthentic.com/robert-hagg-jersey/ . As deep as their roster is, they need their superstar. Rose scored 23 points in his return from a five-game absence due to back pain, and Chicago hung on to beat the struggling Atlanta Hawks 90-79 on Monday. Sean Couturier Flyers Jersey . 98 jersey in a game yet, and already its a big seller. Michael Raffl Jersey . Here is a look at all the moves through the first week of NHL Free Agency. The most significant deals will get the full Numbers Game column treatment, like these:Briere-for-Parenteau trade.Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract with an option for a further year. Sky Sports News HQ broke the news at 5.20pm on Thursday that Mourinho had signed his contract - and he posted an image of its front page on his new Instagram account at 9.36am on Friday. Mourinhos Manchester United contract (picture via @josemourinho on Instagram) That was just minutes after United confirmed the former Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea boss is taking over at Old Trafford from Louis van Gaal. Mourinho said: To become Manchester United manager is a special honour in the game. It is a club known and admired throughout the world. There is a mystique and a romance about it which no other club can match. Mourinho poses with a United shirt after being confirmed as their new manager I have always felt an affinity with Old Trafford; it has hosted some important memories for me in my career and I have always enjoyed a rapport with the United fans.Im looking forward to being their manager and enjoying their magnificent support in the coming years. The latest from SSNHQ as Mourinho signs a three-year deal to manage United In a statement, United said: Jose, 53, has managed at the top level of European football for over a decade and in that time has won league titles and cups in four countries (Portugal, England, Italy and Spain), as well as winning the UEFA Champions League twice - in 2004 with FC Porto and in 2010 with Inter Milan.dddddddddddd.Uniteds executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: Jose is quite simply the best manager in the game today. Mourinho leaves his London home shortly after being confirmed as United manager He has won trophies and inspired players in countries across Europe and, of course, he knows the Premier League very well, having won three titles here.Id like to take this opportunity to welcome him to Manchester United. His track record of success is ideal to take the club forward. Joses rivalries Mourinho will lock horns with several familiar foes next season United will not be holding a news conference to officially introduce their new manager and Sky Sports News HQ understands Mourinho has no plans to talk to the media until July.Mourinho is now expected to travel to Portugal where he is due to speak at a university on Monday and Tuesday but United fans will be able to see him at Old Trafford a week on Sunday - the United manager is due to take charge of the England team in the Socceraid charity match. Win a trip to Kansas City, USA! Win a trip to Kansas City, USA to watch Sporting KC take on LA Galaxy. Also See: Jose signs three-year deal LIVE! Mourinho v PL rivals Carra on Jose impact Mourinho in numbers ' ' '