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Washington Capitals grumblings and other good stuff about hockey! If you’re a Caps fan, long time or new, Powerplay Point has something for you!
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Recorded August 2, 2020
Our first full fledged episode with hockey action begins with a thanks to several of our loyal listeners who helped keep the home fires going during the lull.
We then go into a recap of the Exhibition game against Carolina. Anna and I go over a thorough evaluation both the game and the team's overall performance.
And due to the talents of a certain podcast duo, we may have managed to have invented a new Caps based bar drink. Or have we?
Our next episode will most likely be later than usual due to the final Round Robin game not taking place until next Sunday, Stay tuned!
#ALLCAPS
#SportsOTHP
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Recorded July 26, 2020
We are back because so, apparently, is NHL hockey. Anna and I share our concerns about hockey under COVID. But before that I share my dedication to another sport that athletes, and in particular hockey players know all about this time of year.
Yeah I'll warn you all now...I'm going to be THAT guy. Not that I'm not glad to have hockey back but the NHL's handling smacks of a government operation. I'll tell you all about it.
Finally Anna and I go over 3 keys (plus one) to the Caps' playoff success. Yes the goalie mix is involved. Yes we talk about Ilya Samsonov. No we don't know how/what his injury is. And we probably never will. Enjoy!
#SportsOTHP
#COVIDhockey
#ALLCAPS
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Recorded June 9, 2020
My sincerest apologies for the lateness of this posting...
Recent events have shown that there are things more important than Caps hockey. This podcast episode talks about two of those events. The first of which of course have to do with the racial conflicts touched off by George Floyd's murder. Friend of the show and fellow Caps fan Stewart Small takes the reins and leads both Anna and I in an honest and hopefully thought provoking discussion about race relations and what can be learned from recent events so that there may be a chance they are not repeated. Both Stewart and Anna share very intensely personal stories about their experiences as both witnesses and victims of racism.
In a transitional segment yes, we actually discuss some hockey. Phase 2 of the NHL's Return to Play plan is underway and already the seeds have been planted. Also Anna and I discuss the nomination of Michal Kempny for the Bill Masterton Memorial trophy.
Finally we celebrate the life of fellow Caps fan Frank Kirchner. We honor his memory and his life with this segment as best we can. He was a great fan but an even better man. We wish his loved ones well and offer our deepest condolences to them. The dedication to Frank begins at 1:13:30 of this episode for all of out non hockey friends who knew and loved him.
Hope this isn't too serious of an episode, but it had to be done. One day soon hockey will return to try and provide a bit of relief...
#BlackLivesMatter
#ALLCAPS
#RIPFrankKirchner
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Recorded May 25, 2020
The Mermaid is back! But what about hockey?
Before the discussion, I take time to publicly thank those who purchased a handmade mask made by Mrs. Blueliner.
It's been announced that the NHL is planning on moving on to "Phase 2"....whatever that means. We discuss this plus the intended, but not official, playoff format and how it may affect the Caps.
Remember those who have fallen....
NOTE---this episode had already been recorded at the time of the NHL Commissioner's announcement. Be assured we will discuss this and other developments on nest week's show!
#ALLCAPS
#powerplaypointpodcast
#truckersBRINGIT
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Recorded May 17, 2020
Anna has hit the road! But just for this week.
Filling in is my lovely wife Jennie who stirs things up in our two main topics for the week: what makes championship caliber Stanley Cup team and how the restart of the season, if there is one, should be handled.
Jennie for those not familiar is the creator of the Caps masks made available at our show page. She has more information to their future availability.
Speaking of masks finally we are announcing the winner of the Blueliner autographed mask auction--loyal listener Eric Hayes. Tune in for the special announcement which includes the charity to benefit. HINT--think heroes.
#ALLCAPS
#capsfam
#truckersBRINGIT
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Recorded 4/26/20
More COVID19 quarantine rumblings and grumblings. Especially since our Mermaid's talents have been wasted through disappointing, er, distance learning.
But we here at the PPP have decided to put her teaching skills to good use! Every Caps player who played at least 10 games (and one new addition who fell just short of that) gets graded based on this season's performance by the Mermaid herself. Of course there's also additional commentary by yours truly.
This episode runs rather long and while we do apologize for that, we're not sorry for providing additional content completely free of charge!
#ALLCAPS
#wemisshockey
#COVID19sucks
#staysafe
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Recorded April 19, 2020
Anna and I (together again!!!!) come back to discuss life as Caps fans during the ongoing pandemic crisis. "Ain't technology great?" is all I have to say about that!
FAKE NEWS ALERT---Braden Holtby ain't going anywhere. At least for now.
We continue with a play by play of listener Ron Diehl's latest "Diehl-a-Meal" cooking video guaranteed to make you hungry for Ledo's pizza. Or in this case a brilliantly recreated version of it.
Our original plan was to have Ryan Fines back on for a one-month status update on the battle against COVID 19, but due to his understandably busy schedule he was not able to make it. He does however have a message for all of us in the DMV, so be sure to listen.
We end with a hilarious Google Search that will surely help you forget about the shut-in life for a while. Let's just say you'll never see camping the same again!
#ALLCAPS
#CAPSFAM
#flattenthecurve
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Recorded April 12, 2020
Going solo for this episode, the Mermaid is off with planning for lessons for kiddoes...
This is a "half" episode designed solely for equipment testing but nonetheless meant to entertain you as well during this period of quarantine.
Speaking of periods I go over one of my favorite Caps games (again) of all time--the Easter Epic. While nothing will ever match the thrill of that first Cup in 2018, this game comes pretty close.
At the end I have a message of hope and thanks for all our listeners. I appreciate your bearing with us during all this mess.
#ALLCAPS
#powerplaypointpodcast
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Recorded March 29, 2020
Surviving the Quarantine....
Anna and I talk about Week 3 of No Hockey Lamenting as we discuss how our lives have been affected by our various situations. (NOTE---at the time of the recording the State of Maryland had NOT issued the Shelter In Place addendum to Gov. Hogan's executive Order). Telework. Lots of Telework...
We did indulge in the simulated game as called by Joe B and Locker. We tried to enjoy it. We really did. (SPOILER ALERT--neither of us are fans)
Speaking of video games, I try to help out a listener with a FRIEND who as a problem with a popular handheld video game console...
Finally Anna and I take a trip down Memory Lane as we both discuss that very fateful night---June 7, 2018. Where we were, what we were doing (DUH) and what we were feeling at the time.
And we had a TON of help from a loyal listener--A MILLION thanks to you, Robin J King! As well as even more help from many Caps fans from the #! Washington Capitals Fans Facebook group! My thanks to each and every one of you for making a very fond memory come very much alive again.
Special thanks also to Mr. John Walton for making himself available for the Charity recording.
#ALLCAPS
#CAPSFAM
#flattenthecurve
#Itsoktobelieve
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Recorded March 22, 2020
It's an 86 minute call in line with several members of our wonderful listeners (in order of appearance): Stewart Small, Lisa Desabrais and Grant Green. (Plus a cameo appearance at the end by Mrs. Blueliner!) The five of us go on to discuss mainly how our lives have been altered by the ever growing pandemic and alllllllllllll that goes with it.
We DO manage to get in a bit of Caps talk somewhere in there, but I really think you will enjoy learning about your fellow Caps fan this episode.
Hockey will return. It will happen one day soon enough. But first we have to get through this. Together.
You the listener are welcome to make your voice heard along with us. Let us know you still live and breathe Caps hockey!
#ALLCAPS
#CapsFam
#ScottishCapsFan
#Flattenthecurve