Powerplay Point Podcast

Show #205---Caps Have a REALLY Bad Week/Hockey Fights Cancer special

Recorded November 20, 2022

Anna and I go over (as quickly and mercifully as possible) the Caps going 0 for 4 this past week's worth of games. Buckle up.

 

I will warn you now--there is a bit of R-rated language and some of it is actually from me. Might not want to play this at work or in front of the young ones....

 

In our second half we give our dedication to several listeners of the show that are not only brave enough to endure what cancer has done to their lives but also kind enough to share of their stories.

Also to that end, we continue to spotlight Linda and Craig Laughlin's foundation to help those with rarer forms of cancer. You can learn all about who they are and what they do here.

 

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Show #204--Caps 2023 Season Week 5

Recorded November 13, 2022

In something of an....abbreviated episode the Mermaid and I briefly go over with as much energy as we can muster the events of last week's games.

That would be because I now have COVID.  Fear not, we will continue as best we can. At least it was something of a good week on the ice....

This holiday season be sure to give to Marine Corps Toys for Tots 

In so doing you honor a great friend of the show who served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, Rebekka Thomas who was also a great Caps fan.

 

Thank you all for your continued support for our podcast...it truly means the world to me and to all of us.

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Show #203--Four games of YUCK!

Recorded November 6, 2022

The Mermaid is back (though at about 85%) and we're on again to talk Caps Hockey!

 

Unfortunately that's about as positive as it's going to get....

 

We go over the four game skid, focusing on the last minute loss to Arizona among other things. If you wanted a vent session, now is the time! But despite all that there are signs of hope so we go over a few good things too....where we can find them.

Also some shouts to some long time listeners/friends of the show. We also briefly get into Hockey Fights cancer which is this whole month. Please visit the NHL's website which features how you can get involved!

 

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Show #202---Capitals First Road Trip of 2022-23 Special Guest Starring Cheryl Anne Forster

Recorded October 30, 2022

For this edition the Mermaid is taking a Halloween hiatus, so we call upon the services of C4---Cheryl Anne Forster who will once again help us to take a look at the Caps' third week of the season.

Our Capitals are currently in a four game road trip, and are faring well despite many obstacles.  Are you ready for an intense discussion of the team's fortunes? Whether you are or not, we have it all here--the pain the pleasure...the podcast!

 

Keep listening beyond the main episode for a special message on how you can help us out!

 

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Show #201--Caps 2023 season week 2

Recorded October 23, 2022

The 2022-23 NHL season is now well underway. When we last left you there were four games to be played. The Mermaid and I will be giving your our one of a kind take in the week's on ice actions as only we can. We are proud to report that Our Capitals are now in the win column.  How they got there is another matter.

Be sure to catch Anna for Caps Talk on the Sports on the Hill Podcast every Monday night at 9 PM ET.  For detailed game recaps check out my all new column at the Maryland Sports Blog.

 

 

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Show #200-- O not a time to panic....if you’re a Caps fan

Recorded October 15, 2022

On this Saturday recording edition of the PPP the Mermaid and I go over the first couple games played by Our Caps...obviously not the desired result but there are good things to find among the bad.

Featured is a brief but focused analysis of both games; we go over yes all of the bad but some good highlights as well.  We also go over a recent article from NovaCapsfans.com that lays out some changes made by the coaching staff in the face of the losses. 

 

After the end of the main recording there is a message in the "Easter egg" portion from me--it is not easy for us to ask for donations but very soon we will have bills coming up.  We appreciate whatever you can find to donate as this well help us keep up the quality of the show. For any such inquiries please contact me at either glhallowed@yahoo.com or @bluliner98 on Twitter.  Thanks!!

 

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Show #199---2022-23 Washington Captials Season Opener!

Recorded October 9, 2022

We are back!

Yes the Mermaid and the Blueliner are both back giving you the Washington Capitals content and review as only we can do it!

We begin with a brief review of the final preseason game against the CBJ. We then segue into a couple questions as posted by a couple of our loyal listeners on Our Facebook page.  Find out what our feelings are about our team this year.

And because you missed us sooooo much, be sure to catch us both tomorrow night on the Sports on the Hill Podcast!

Thanks all you loyal listeners for joining us for another season of Washington Capitals hockey!

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Show # 198---Wanted Armchair GMs Part 2---Special Guest Starring Cheryl Forster

Recorded July 31, 2022

Our offseason Armchair GM series continues with one of out loyal listeners Cheryl Anne Forster (C4!!!).  We go over not only all of the deals for the Free Agent signings and the new players but also the re-signed players as well as the promotion of Scott Allen to assistant coach as well.

 

Anyone else wanting to give their $0.02, all are welcome!

 

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Show #197---Wanted Armchair GMs Part1 Special Guest Starring Jacob Michael

Recorded July 30, 2022

Hope you are all having a grand summer loyal listeners and enjoying a nice vacation like out Mermaid!

Free Agent frenzy has passed and Our Washington Capitals have been busy to say the least.  Superfan Jacob Michael joins us again to volunteer his services as an Armchair GM for hire and gives his thoughts on most of the main deals done thus far.

NOTE--We did NOT go over any re-signings, only the main transactions for new players.

In light of the recent natural disaster in Eastern Kentucky, please visit the link below and donate to the victims of this recent unfortunate event:

 

https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/Finance/EKYFloodRelief

 

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Show #196---End of the Line 2022

Recorded May 15, 2022

Well no thanks to the Whammy from Miami there shall be no more hockey til next October sad to say. Anna and I go over the last details of the final three games of the season for Our Washington Capitals. The question of what went wrong will wait for a day down the line, we have something special planned for that, don't worry.

Afterwards we take stock of the year that was not just for Our Caps but for the show as well. I'd like to take yet another opportunity to thank you our listeners and fellow Caps fans for making this such a great year for us. We had a ton of help along the way...if you want to be heard as well, I extend an open invitation to all you Caps fans wherever you may be. We want to hear from you, and you will always have a voice with us here at the Powerplay Point Podcast.

 

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