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What The Puck Episode 244 – Early Season Struggles

The Caps are off to a rocky start.  Is it the coaching staff that has lost the team, is it individual players, or something else?  We try to figure it all out.  Is there a goalie controversy?

What The Puck Episode 243 – Samsonov Debuts

The Capitals season has begun and we are here to discuss it.  Three games in and we have already seen the backup Samsonov debut in net.  We discuss what his debut was like, what Vrana now means to this team, and what to expect from the return of Evgeny Kuznetsov

What The Puck Episode 242 – Capitals 2019 Season

On this episode of What The Puck, we discuss the upcoming regular NHL season.  We talk about Stanley Cup Champion Christian Djoos being placed on waivers.  Then we discuss the backup goaltender situation.  With Braden Holtby at the end of his contract and a top prospect waiting in the wings, where does that leave the goaltender spot?

What The Puck Episode 241 – 2019 Free Agency

On this episode of WTP, we discuss free agency.  The Caps said goodbye to some great talent, but did they bring in better talent?  We discuss!  Plus we talk about how hard it will be to resign Braden Holtby.

What The Puck Episode 240 – Caps Summer of Fun

On this episode of What The Puck, we discuss all the Caps happenings from the month of June.  We discuss the schedule release, Brooks Orpik retiring, Matt Niskanen being traded, Carl Hagelin being resigned, and much much more.

What The Puck Episode 238 – Caps Early Off Season

It may have taken us a while, but we finally have a show to share with all the listeners. We discuss the early end of the playoff run and discuss what went wrong. Then we discuss the future and who may or may not be apart of the Capitals.

What The Puck Episode 237 – Caps Canes Game 7

On this episode, we try to figure out why this series has gone to Game 7.  Why are there two Capitals teams in this series???

What The Puck Episode 235 – Battle of the Jerks

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!  The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun and the CAPS are up against the Hurricanes!  We discuss the matchup, what to look out for, and more.

What The Puck Episode 234 – Caps Have Clinched

On this episode we look forward to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The Caps have clinched and will defend the Stanley Cup in the postseason.  We discuss the loss of Kempny and whether home ice advantage is really an advantage.

What The Puck Episode 233 – Synonyms For Jerk

On this episode of WTP we discuss the Michal Kempny injury, Hagelin and Vrana switching spots, and all the words Don Cherry could’ve used instead of calling Kuzy a jerk.