Archive for Brandon Holthaus

What The Puck Episode 232 – Almost the Post Season

On this episode of WTP, the boys discuss the end of the regular season.  Holtby is the number one guy, whats different for him from last year?  Brooks Orpik was a healthy scratch, was that the right move?  Plus we discuss the impact of MLB contracts to NHL contracts.

What The Puck Episode 231 – Caps Escape From New York

On this week’s episode we discuss the bizarre endings to both New York games.  The Caps get 4 points, but they are starting games so slow.  We try to figure out why.

What The Puck Episode 230 – Two New CAPS

On this episode we discuss the additions to the teams

What The Puck Episode 229 – DSP on Waivers

On this episode, we discuss the upcoming trade.  First we thought it was Jaskin, then we thought it was DSP, now it might be both?!  We try to make sense of this and what the Caps may get back in return.

What The Puck Episode 228 – Caps California Dreaming

On this episode we discuss the return of Jay Beagle to Washington.  Plus we look at how the Caps can stay out of the penalty box and improve the defense before heading out to California.

What The Puck Episode 227 – Caps Still Struggling

On this week’s episode of What The Puck, the boys are in the same place at the same time! This is rare, but it happens. We discuss the last two games, the trade deadline, and what the 3 year deal for Pheonix Copley means.

What The Puck Episode 226 – Coach Dan Returns

On this episode, Coach Dan returns to discuss the mess that is the Capitals.  We talk all things Capitals all star break and the losing streak.

What The Puck Episode 225 – All Star Break

On this episode, Brandon keeps it short and sweet.  Brandon discusses why last week’s episode was so delayed and what he wants to see the team do during the All Star Break.

What The Puck Episode 223 – Vrana Steps Up

On this episode we discuss Tom Wilson’s trouble in St. Louis.  Then we talk about how Jakub Vrana is stepping up in his top 6 role.

What The Puck Episode 222 – First Show of 2019

Welcome to 2019 and welcome to the second half of the season.  The Capitals went on a bit of a run and then took New Years Eve off.  The boys discuss the end of 2018 and the return of Brooks Orpik.  This show was recorded on January 2nd, 2019 and does not feature talk about the January 3rd game against the Blues.