Powerplay Point Podcast

Caps came back from Cali....Cali...Cali. And it was bad, bad, bad.  On this edition we go over the trip to the Golden State, plus the major topic of discussion over at the annual GM's meeting.  In that same subject I will read the feedback as kindly provided by my fellow fans at CAPS365edit.

In the historical segment, I give a brief rundown of that which should be the REAL focus of our Washing Capitals efforts---the Stanley Cup.

The season rolls on, the Caps have hit 100 points.  But there are concerns that have shown up in their recent play.  The playoffs are in sight but our Capitals must focus on the big prize and I'll explain what I mean,  Also, a minor Twitter dust up with a fellow fan, and why the World Cup of 2016 needs to be thrown in the dishwasher.

I are back from my self imposed exile, Here to talk about recent goings on with the Caps and the NHL, especially the trade deadline.  Hoping for a long playoff push so I'm giving my thoughts on that as well. And of course there's the historical segment,  Enjoy!

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.

On our 11th show we will go over the shortened season that was for both the NHL and our Washington Capitals. In our first period, there's a rant against a certain Commissioner.  We will also discuss what impact the recent NFL (no that's bot a typo) court ruling may have on NHL player safety policy going forward.

In the second period we will introduce a new mini-segment that features another Capitals team---from the other side of the pond.  We will also discuss the successes and failures of this past season and how the team might stack up in their new divisional home---the Metropolitan Division.  There's a question to ponder as the Caps are at something of a crossroads--and the Powerplay Point Podcast wants your opinion.

Finally, in our third period, we will go back in time--twice.  We will visit two Stanley Cup playoff games that, ahem, also resulted in blowouts.  Good therapy for us Caps fans.

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.

Happy Spring to all...and springtime naturally makes us all think of....HOCKEY!  Okay well maybe not.  But it is almost time for the playoffs, where the NHL's best will shine.  Hopefully the Caps will be among them.  We also go over the current standings and discuss the major trades that took place in last week's trade deadline.  We'll also talk about what the Caps have done right so far...and what they haven't done so well.  Finally in the third period we will go over the history of the Hart Memorial Trophy.

OK, let's try this again....We are back.  So it's been a rough road so far, but we're getting there.  In the first period we will discuss why the need to getting off to a fast start has turned out to  be a myth for most teams. (Except Chicago)  In the second period, we discuss the Caps' situation and why, despite how the standings currently look, there are brighter days ahead for both the team and its Captain.  Finally in the third period, the WABAC machine is brought out of moth balls as we travel back to talk about a goalie with an unusual distinction who just happens to have a connection to my hometown of Baltimore.  BTW, that would be the home of the CURRENT Super Bowl Champs, baby!

It's Memorial Day weekend so we remember the season (and playoffs) that was for the Caps. We'll also recap the first three rounds of the playoffs and see how the predictions turned out. In our second period, we go over what changes await our Capitals this coming offseason. And finally in our third period, we go back in time to one of the greatest games in Washington Capitals history. That's right--Game 7 of the 1988 Patrick Division Semifinal against the Flyers. You know the story, and if you don't...well, it features a certain former Caps coach as the hero.

Happy Easter!  We start the show with a special message on behalf of a worthy cause for the month of April.  In our first period, we go over why it is lately that a certain team has created such hatred.  We'll also cover the first round playoff matchups in both the East and West and give predictions.  In our second period we'll talk about the Capitals' drive to the playoffs and give an honest assessment of their chances in their Conference Quarterfinal matchup against the Bruins. Finally in our third period we go back 25 years to one of the most exciting (and longest) games ever played--the Easter Epic.  If you've never heard about it or seen the game or even if you have,  don't miss this retelling of the story.