Archive for Brandon Holthaus

What The Puck Episode 115 – Caps Preseason Week 1

We discuss the first preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes.  We also talk about the new 3 on 3 overtime and whether it’s the best thing for the Caps.

What The Puck Episode 114 – Start of Caps Training Camp

On this episode, we discuss the start of training camp.  With TJ Oshie and Justin Williams now apart of the Capitals, where do they fit in?  We further go into the lines as we discuss Nick Backstrom’s injury and where Marcus Johannson will end up.

What The Puck Episode 113 – Holtby Gets PAID

On this episode of What The Puck, we discuss Holtby’s new deal.  Did the Caps overpay?  Was arbitration necessary?? Plus we talk about how this effects Marcus Johannson getting resigned.

What The Puck Episode 112 – Caps Fan Fest

On this week’s episode, we discuss Caps Fan Fest and which rookies stood out to us.  What did we think of Lindsay Lohan’s cousin?  Will Madison Bowey get some NHL time this year?  We discuss this all and more on a special LIVE recording at Kettler of What The Puck.

What The Puck Episode 111 – Oshie in DC

On this episode of What the Puck, we discuss the Capitals recent departures and new additions.  We say goodbye to Mike Green and Troy Brouwer and say hello to Justin Williams and TJ FREAKIN’ OSHIE!!  We talk about the NHL Draft, Jay Beagle resigning, and what the lines might look like this season.

What The Puck Episode 110 – NHL Draft and Free Agency

It’s summertime, but we’re still talking hockey!! We go over Backstrom’s hip surgery, the regular season schedule, Ovi winning awards, Green and Fehr leaving town, new sweaters, and more!!

What The Puck Episode 109 – What The Puckies 2015

On this week’s episode, we hand out our end of the year awards.  The What The Puckies celebrate the best and the worst of the last season.  We also discuss Nick Backstrom’s hip surgery and whether signing Holtby to a long term deal or short term is the better idea.

What The Puck Episode 108 – End of the Season

On this week’s episode, we discuss the end of the 2014-15 season.  The Capitals season is over and we try to figure out why.  Also with so many unrestricted free agents, we discuss who is leaving town and who will be resigned.

What The Puck Episode 107 – Caps Rangers 2 Down 2 to Go

On this week’s episode we continue the conversation about the Capitals and Rangers series.  The Caps are up 2-1 in the series, so we discuss how the Capitals can win this series.  We talk about Braden Holtby’s stellar play and how the offense can score on Lundqvist.  Plus we go Down on the Farm and Around the NHL.

What The Puck Episode 106 – Caps Rangers Round 2

On this week’s episode we discuss the Capitals/Islanders series.  We talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov’s game winning goal, Tom Wilson, and Curtis Glenncross being activated in Game 7.  Then we prepare for the New York Rangers.  The Caps and Rangers know each other very well, but these are very different teams then when they last met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Plus we discuss the Hershey Bears and South Carolina Stingrays Post season runs, get ready for the Worlds Championship, AND discuss the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.