Archive for Brandon Holthaus

What The Puck Episode 172 – Capitals vs Luck of the Leafs

It’s the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Capitals are having a hard time against the Maple Leafs.  We discuss the problems the defense, offense, and goaltending are having.  Why is Ovechkin playing so little?  We also discuss how the Leafs have lady luck on their side

What The Puck Episode 171 – Capitals vs Leafs

On this episode we get ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs!  The Capitals are up against the young and fast Toronto Maple Leafs.  We break down the end of the regular season and discuss how the Caps stack up against the Leafs.

What The Puck Episode 170 – Capitals Clinch the Presidents Trophy

Tell me if you have heard this one before.  The Capitals have clinched the President’s Trophy!  The Caps are the metro division champs!  The Caps are the regular season eastern conference champs!  We’ve been here before, but this year feels different. With Dan out this week, Brandon talks about the last few games and what to do with the last two.  Plus he discusses the NHL not participating in the 2018 Olympics.

What The Puck Episode 169 – Offsides is for Dum Dums

On this episode, we prepare for the playoffs.  Points.  It’s all about points.  The Caps need all they can get and the refs were not helping against Minnesota.  We talk about the terrible non-call for offsides from the Minnesota game.  Plus we talk Olympic hockey and the USA Women’s Hockey team dispute.

What The Puck Episode 168 – Capitals Clinch Playoff Berth

It’s official!  The Capitals are going to the playoffs.  Was there ever any doubt?!!  We discuss the potential opponents the Caps may face as well as how they played in the last week.

What The Puck Episode 167 – Capitals California Collapse

On this episode we discuss the trip out west that the Capitals gathered no points.  Does this slump hurt their chances in the post season?  We also discuss Shattenkirk’s suspension and whether we should have expected this type of play from him.  Plus we talk about the USA Women’s Hockey team sitting out Worlds.

What The Puck Episode 166 – Capitals Win the Lottery

And we’re back!  We discuss the addition of Kevin Shattenkirk to the Capitals!  Shattenkirk was a big deal at the trade deadline and we discuss how the Capitals were able to get him.  Plus we discuss some concerns Brandon still has and wish Daniel Winnik a Happy Birthday!

What The Puck Episode 165 – The Caps Arent Even Supposed to be Playing This Week

It’s a bye week and you are getting a second show from What The Puck!  On this episode we get ready for the Caps Rangers by talking with avid Rangers fan Brian O’Halloran from Clerks and Clerks II.

What The Puck Episode 164 – Capitals Bye Week

On this week’s episode we discuss the Capitals Bye Week.  Is it a good thing or a bad thing?  Plus we discuss Andre Burakovsky, who will miss considerable time with a hand injury.  He also could be missing alot more by getting into someone’s car he thought was his Uber!  We also discuss the Olympics and MORE.

What The Puck Episode 163 – Caps Winuary

The Caps keep winning and we are finally back!  After a world wide vacation and being sick, the boys are back to discuss all the wins we’ve missed.  We discuss the challenges the Caps face after long stretches of time off and what that means going forward.