Powerplay Point Podcast

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:

 

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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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Show #195---Playoff Openers with Special Guest Star Jacob Michael

Recorded May 8, 2022

The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs have begun with Our Washington Capitals in the role of underdog against the President's Trophy winning Florida Panthers.

Last week's guest Jake Michael returns again to provide analysis of the Caps' efforts in the first three games. Our Caps have a 2-1 series lead, so the magical question is can they keep up the (mostly) great efforts so far? Tune in for more fan-involved coverage of our team!

 

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Show #194--Leaving New York Special Guest Starring Jacob Michael

Recorded May 1, 2022

Anna is off due to occupational obligations so I have invited North Carolina based Caps fan and Capitals Admin of the Freeze the Puck Hockey page on Facebook, Jacob Michael to join us.

To be honest it was something of a disastrous ending to the season for Our Washington Capitals with all four games resulting in losses. No, not exactly the way to head into the Quest for the Cup for sure. Jake and I break down the past games (well some of them anyway) and get into some soul searching discussions not the least of which being the Caps' chances to get out of the First Round (SPOILER ALERT---IT CAN BE DONE!) as well as open debate on the worst contract currently on the team.

Yes it's another long one but we at the Triple will always give you the most bang for the buck! Hang on tight fellow Caps fans, it's playoff time!

 

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Show #193--SPECIAL EDITION Live Tripping with Special Guests Kasey Malone and Robbie Gross

Recorded April 23, 2022

Buckle up folks this is long one!

So this is the downloadable version of a live meeting that was broadcast not only in Zoom but globally via Twitch. We decided to do a live collaboration with our longtime partners at the Sports on the Hill Podcast.

Our friend Robbie Gross manages the live broadcast and makes this recording possible in download format, we thank him kindly as always for his great assistance.  With his help the Twitch broadcast has a link to a great charity in honor of Earth Day which is the Oceans Harmony organization. More information is below. Joining us on this special edition panel as well is Kasey Malone, who as you will hear will be crowned with his own show nickname!

Key topics: yes goalies (again, sheesh!) potential playoff matchups and lineups

You can donate here: https://donate.tiltify.com/+giving-in-harmony/giving-in-harmony2022 (Please put CapsPodcast in the Comments info so we know it is from this podcast and we will shout you out) and also learn more about them and get involved here: https://oceansharmony.org/ and let’s put our love for the ocean in motion!

Please consider your donation and tell all your friends not only about our podcast but about this awesome organization dedicated to protecting and educating us all about the importance of our oceans.

 

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Show #192---The Easter Bunny has a Split Personality...

Recorded April 16, 2022

Anna is back form Spring Break and the Caps are back to their...ways of delighting and frustrating their fans.

It was a 1-1 week (recording this early in deference to Easter as if you couldn't tell by the title) each game providing its own interesting review, give this a listen as we try to explain it all...

Stay tuned for announcements about our next episode! Be sure to catch Anna for Caps Talk on the Sports on the Hill Podcast Monday nights at 9 pm.

 

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Show #191---Zooming in on Caps Issues Special Guest Starring Grant Green and Cheryl Anne Forster

Recorded April 10, 2022

The Mermaid makes a brief cameo form Spring Break in this extended episode as we welcome back Grant Green and Cheryl Anne Forster both of the Capitals Society Facebook page.

It's a long one mostly due to the fact that there were four games to cover but also because we spend time (yes AGAIN) talking about the now rekindled "goalie controversy". Thank you so much, Coach! At least it was a winning week...

Be sure to catch Anna for Caps talk on the Sports on the Hill Podcast airing 9 pm Mondays on Facebook live and the TRU Radio network. Click the link for other methods of catching the show!

 

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Show #190---The Roundtable Guest Starring Willem Bagchus, Doug Loosararian, Kasey Malone and Ron Schronce

Recorded April 3, 2022

The Boys are back!!

April begins with a roundtable style discussion featuring four fiercely passionate and knowledgeable fans of Our Washington Capitals. Ron Schronce, Doug Loosararian, Willem Bagchus and first timer Kasey Malone join the discussion now that we have reached the final stretch drive in the 2021-22 season.

Each one has their own unique perspective and knowledge set to offer as together we dissect a few issues of the day with the team. Yes goaltending is one of them dammit.

It runs somewhat long but trust me when I say you don't want to miss this one, lots of great analysis here!

Hit us up at our Facebook page if you want to be a part of a future episode and be a part of one of the best Caps hockey discussions going today!

 

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Show #189--Women’s History Month 4/Caps get a Split Special Guest Starring Fatou Bah

Recorded March 27, 2022

In our final week's episode of Women's History Month Anna and I welcome popular Twitter Caps fan Fatou Bah of the Black Girl Hockey Club.  Fatouh give her opinions on the Caps play this past week, which was literally down and up. Topics discussed include....yes goaltending again but also the trade deadline as well as Braden Holtby's homecoming as well as Nick Backstrom's apples.

This being the last week of the month I share a bit of trivia having to do with women in hockey. (Yes I know it was Elizabeth Graham, not Gardiner that made the history). Thanks to all, ladies and gentlemen for indulging us for this month.

 

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Show #188---Women’s History Month 3/Caps Go 3-0! Special Guest Starring Amy Rothenberger

Recorded March 19, 2022

Anna and I go into our third week for Women's History Month. Joining us this week is Amy Rothenberger, fellow Caps fan and co host of the Puck 'Er Up: A Hockey Podcast.

We begin with Amy introducing herself to our audience (I highly recommend her podcast if you are not already familiar) and then we go into our customary recap of the on-ice action. Side topics include the goalie situation, (yes again dammit!) trade deadline possibilities and injuries.

Amy also lends her thoughts on the women's pro game as well her experiences as a fan. Do not miss this episode!

Also be sure to catch Anna for CapsTalk on the Sports on the Hill Podcast Monday nights at 9 pm ET.

 

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