Archive for Brandon Holthaus

What The Puck Episode 263 – Favorite Capitals Sweater

On this episode, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss their favorite Capital sweaters.  There are agreements and disagreements.  A lot of disagreements.

What The Puck Episode 262 – Hockey in Hollywood

On this episode of What the Puck, Coach Dan and Brandon are still stuck inside due to Covid-19 and discuss some of their favorite moments of hockey featured in movies and TV shows

What The Puck Episode 261 – NHL Pauses the Season

On this very weird episode of WTP, Coach Dan and Brandon discuss the “pause” of the NHL season due to the Coronavirus.  We discuss when the season could potentially start again.

What The Puck Episode 259 – Holy Kovy

KOVALCHUK?????  Who saw that coming?!  We discuss the newest Capital, Ilya Kovalchuk, and welcome him to the team.  Plus we talk about Ovechkin’s history making 700th goal!

What The Puck Episode 258 – Traded For a Rumble Fish

On this week’s episode we discuss the trade that brought Brendan Dillon to the Capitals.  He’s a defenseman, does he strengthen the core or not?  Plus we talk about Ovi still not hitting 700 goals and much more.

What The Puck Episode 257 – Slump City

The Capitals have not had a great week.  They collected two losses this past week in embarrassing fashion.  We look at the defense and where things can be improved.  We also look at the injury of Evgeny Kuznetsov and it’s impact on the line up.

What The Puck Episode 256 – Ovi All Natural

On this episode we discuss Ovi’s awesome hat trick, Martin Fehervary’s return to the line up, and more.

What The Puck Episode 255 – With or Without Ovi

On this week’s episode, we discuss the bye week and the fantastic game against Montreal.  Jakub Vrana is the future of this team and he shows it.  Plus we talk about the Braden Holtby breakout performance.

What The Puck Episode 254 – Guess Whos Backstrom

Guess who’s back.  For five more years.  Backstrom’s back.  Ovi knows.

What The Puck Episode 253 – 2020 Starts with the Sharks

On this episode we discuss the beginning of the New Year.  The Capitals have an absolutely thrilling game against the Sharks.  We discuss the ending and whether its OK to leave a game early.  Then we discuss young gold medalist Conor McMichael.