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Show #163----Nothing Vented, Nothing Gained

Recorded May 22, 2021

 

Easily the toughest week of the season has come and gone....Our Caps are bruised, battered but not completely beaten as yet.

Anna and I put out our frustrations in a direct, honest and yet hopefully humorous way...because we know how you the Caps fans feels right about now. To aid us in this endeavor we are joined by friend of the show Josh Kirby of the Josh Kirby on Sports Podcast who helps us not only to vent but take another look at things in a certain perspective.

To be sure it's still OK to believe....even though things look dire.

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Show #162---Playoffs and Payoffs with Special Guest Blake Allen

Recorded May 16, 2021

Anna and I begin this week's show by recapping the regular season finale as well as the thrilling Playoff opener against the Bruins.

Ring the bell, school is in session. Except there's a new tutor in town...

Blake Allen of the Chirpin' DMV Podcast joins us to teach us all about Hockey Analytics. Some would call these Advanced stats. Some call it Moneypuck. However you see it, we guarantee you will become a better hockey fan for it.

Blake goes over what they are and in depth two of the more telling metrics--specifically Corsi and Expected Goals. Educational you say?  Maybe. But only if you learn something...

Programming note: the Sports on the Hill Podcast will air live this week Tuesday at 9 pm over both Facebook live and the TRU Radio Network due to Game 2 taking place Monday. Catch Anna for Caps talk in the first segment.

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Show #161 Number 2 with a Bullet

Recorded May 9, 2021

The Mermaid is off for the week...the Seamstress for the Band aka Mrs. Blueliner fills in to provide her perspective.

It was, how to put this...an interesting week for Our Capitals. Sorry to say we will NOT be discussing the Tom Wilson situation at any length. If you wish to know my take on things please visit our Facebook Show page.

We recap the four games and go over the perils facing the team no thanks to their unusual roster situation this past week. We also discuss bad Caps fans and their hatred of Anthony Mantha and why it's stupid.

Finally we discuss the potential future of two current Caps who are on the hot seat and may be facing relocation to another team--Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov. Don't worry, they aren't really going anywhere. Yet.

Show #160---You May Not Like What You Hear....

Recorded May 2. 2021

The first week of May features another even week of hockey. Anna and I go over the win, the OT loss and the regulation loss.

We then put the spotlight on a man who means so much to Our Caps--Coach Oshie. We wish him well in his health issues.

And in an inflammatory rebuke we then go after one of the worst sources of Caps fans' negativity, a certain Facebook Group that features unfounded negative opinions about the Caps. We urge you to clean up your act and rid the page of the trolls who claim to be loyal Caps fans.

 

Be a loyal Caps fan even when finding fault.....never lose faith.

 

Additional production music courtesy of DJKA. Track title "See You in My Dreams [ft Jelena Dobric] - Rain Mix"

For more of his magnificent artistry please visit his Soundcloud page.

 

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Show #159---The Caps Have Left the Island.....with two wins!

Recorded April 25, 2021

Anna and I go over in our usual crazy way the two games the Caps battled on Long Island and won. Could it be they have finally settled on a No. 1 goaltender?

We also take time to pass along our most positive vibes for one of the greatest fans in DC Sports---Ted Peters AKA Nats Captain Obvious. He's going through a very rough patch health wise and sure could use all of our well wishes.

Finally, in a special "easter egg" segment (because I forgot to mention it initially) we go back in time to talk about another trade that had a big impact on the Caps and their playoff fortunes.  Hint----think late 80's.....very late 80s.

 

#GetWellSoonNatsCaptainObvious

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Show #158---Winsome and Loss-enges

Recorded April 18, 2021

Another week, another 4 games another 2 wins and another 2 losses. But still First Place in the East. Confusing? It certainly is. But Anna the Mermaid and I are here to explain it all. We are your Declassified Caps' Fan's Survival Guide.

Going into the last two games it was a tale of two Johns---Carlson of course. The first having a very good game and the next coming out smelling, like well.....a John. The Mermaid and I to no one's surprise disagree on how bad however.

The run to the playoffs has begun.

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Show #157---SPECIAL EDITION: Deadline Doings

Recorded April 12, 2021

It was another semi-successful week for Our Washington Capitals. Literally. They won half their games in the week.  The Mermaid and I go over each win and loss as only we can. Prepare for a caffeine-fueled rundown like no other.

In our Special Segment we go over the reasoning for the recent deals that saw us waving goodbye to Jake the Snake Vrana and Richard Panik. A full evaluation will have to come later as we are, for the most part, withholding judgment.

Don't forget to catch Anna for CapsTalk every Monday night at 9 pm ET on the Sports on the Hill Podcast live on Facebook and the TRU Radio network.

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Show #156---Easter Egg Hunt: Where are the REAL Washington Capitals?

Recorded April 4, 2021

Happy Easter!  The Mermaid returns from the deep!

Anna comes back to comment initially on her time off and how she was affected (and still is) by some poor management from her streaming service.  Seriously, anyone with any ideas of how she can watch games without paying a small fortune with it please let us know.

We recap the games (including today's) that were played in in the past week in our own hilarious way. This includes a nefarious attack on my person during one of the games. I'm still recovering, thanks for asking....

Then there's the McNugget Minute...........you do the math. Think we have anything good say?  Listen and find out!

 

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Show #155---Beat the Devils out of it/Women's History Month 2021

Recorded March 28, 2021

Anna is still out on Sprong, er Spring Break so Mrs. Blueliner joins me again for another episode. We begin by recapping another perfect week for Our Caps. Unfortunately perfection isn't all it's made out to be as includes a nailbiter of a finish to the week.

We move on to a quick recap of the Isobel Cup playoffs and a brief history lesson. Suffice it to say women have a solid place in hockey lore. And always will.

Ending on an even more sentimental note, the Mrs. takes the spotlight, telling her story about how she got into hockey and eventually into the Caps.  Looks like a certain fella in her had something to do with it...She also give her thoughts on women in hockey and sports in general and what the future may hold.

Thanks again for indulging us....we appreciate your making us a part of your Caps experience!

 

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Show #154 Spring has Sprung too bad there's no more Streaking

Recorded March 21, 2021

Anna is off for 2 weeks for Spring Break so the Seamstress for the Band Mrs. Blueliner is providing the filling in for this cherry pie of a Podcast. Speaking of Spring, isn't it nice to have warmer weather? And isn't it nice to have hockey IN the warmer weather?  Yeah we seem to think so....

We go over the tail end of the Caps' recent 7-game win streak as well as some surprise news that happened earlier in the day.

Halfway to the playoffs and Our Washington Capitals are looking good.

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