Powerplay Point Podcast

Show #27---Special Edition: Beam me up Shattenkirk!

Back from hiatus and it feels so mediocre.  Doing this one off the cuff (how else?) and my apologies for not getting out there ssoner.  So we all know what happened, the question is this---does this deal finally put our belved Caps over the top?  That question and others to be answered. Hopefully.

Show #26 OPENING NIGHT 2016-17!!!!!

One

Hundred

Years

of the NHL....

Yes what a long strange journey it's been.  And speaking of journeys Our Washington Capitals are one one right now. So yes there will be a brief history of NHL and a rallying cry to go forth to 2017 with nothing less than Frederick Arthur's Chalice in hand when it's all over.

But not without some groveling and begging first.

Confused?  You might be after this newest episode.

Show #25 You Have Chosen Wisely

Beware the False Grail!

On this my 25th episode I spend approximately 25 minutes putting to shame the NHL's latest attempt to sully the sport of hockey.  Will they never learn?  But if you're Jonesing for real hockey and aren't we all, I have something of a preview for the upcoming season.  Some thoughts as well on our as yet final unsigned free agent...hope he comes home soon.

Show #24 Moves Like BMac

Welcome to Vegas, baby!  Sort of....In this eppy we give the once over with regards to the latest NHL franchise and end of season awards that were doled out.  Some thought is given to next year's Expansion Draft and its consequences.  We also go over the Caps' picks in the 2016 Entry Draft as well as other related events.

Editor's note---Yes I do know that Jakob Chychrun was actually taken by Arizona and not Ottawa. However, due to unforeseen technical issues I was unable to correct this on tape, so my apologies.

Bonus content for hanging around....no charge!

Show #23 Gordie Howe Dedication broadcast

Congratulations you bastards from that nasty ass excuse of a city...now that that's out of the way we can get on to more important things.  Like why the PHWA sucks.

RIP Gordie Howe.  I will do my Blueliner best to honor the man who truly earned the nickname of Mr.. Hockey.

An "easter egg" of sorts after the end.  My commentary on recent events.  Feel free to skip if you feel you might be offended.

Show #22 Season's End

And we are once again enjoying our late spring vacation from hockey...In this season wrap up, I go over what went wrong and what could have gone better for our Capitals.  Also, my long-planned rant against the local media, who, in my estimation could have at least been somewhat more supportive by being what they are supposed to be.  This will be the final weekly episode until next season,

Show #20 Playoff Madness

Our boys in Red are facing their toughest test yet.  On top of that, the wheels of NHL justice don't seem to be turning our way.  Thoughts on this, the crappy NBC coverage, and more...

Show #17---For ORLOV of GOD, Dimitry!!!

Short shifting it today, yes Our Caps won a nifty new trinket last night that resembles a giant ashtray. Couple of emails, and a segment about the team's new whipping boy.  Seems there are others who have had the idea of letting his backside taste wood.  Or one of those comfy press box chairs,  Oh yeah, my, er, homage to said ashtray in the historical segment,

Show #12

Happy Veterans Day/Remembrance Day (late) to all our men and women who serve, past and present.  I am announcing that this will be the last show--for a while anyway.  I will explain why.  It's mostly because of the ridiculousness that has gone on so far this season, both with the Caps and around the league.

Speaking of the Caps, I will discuss what I feel tends to be the problem with the team in our second period.  Hint--it's NOT the offense!.

And finally in the third period, in keeping with the Holiday theme, we will talk about how the NHL and the military have often been connected throughout the years.  And there was even a team in Ye Olden Days (pre-NHL) made up entirely of active members of a Canadian military unit.

Many thanks to those who have supported me for the past two years--I am not sure when, but I will be back soon.

Show #10: Quest for the Cup Begins

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME of the hockey year is finally here!  We have previews of all eight first round matchups.  We have a painstaking (more pain than staking) review of how the Caps' first round series may unfold. And I make a personal plea to all the wonderful Red Rockers lucky enough to be in attendance at the Verizon Center for every home game. Sorry, no historical section this edition.  You'll catch it in the next episode.  Please contain your disappointment.