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What The Puck Episode 177 – Talking S Schmidt Schedule Sweaters

New show, same old S. We have alot of conversations about all the news going on in Caps World.  We say goodbye to Nate Schmidt and try to figure out what to do next.  The Caps now have a big hole on defense and who will fill that void?  Plus we discuss the new Adidas sweaters and upcoming games in the new season.  Who do the Caps face in the opener, Black Friday, Super Bowl Sunday, and more.

What The Puck – Episode 176 What The Puckies 2017

On this week’s episode, we invite Ryan Drury from Hockey Talk with Ryan Drury onto the show.  We discuss the end of the season, where it all went wrong, and what might happen next.  Then Ryan sticks around and joins the boys for the annual End of the Year What the Puckies Awards.

What The Puck Episode 174 – Capitals vs Penguins Round 2

In a fast paced league, we see some crazy things.  Dan and Brandon discuss the Sidney Crosby hit.  Who was to blame?  Was is intentional?  We discuss the hit, it’s impact on the series and the league, and what is next for Sidney Crosby.  We also discuss what the Capitals have to do to win this series after being down 2-1.

What The Puck Episode 173 – Capitals vs Penguins II

Let’s set the clocks back a year.  The Capitals and the Penguins meet once again in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  We discuss the first round series win against the Leafs.  Plus we preview the upcoming series with the Penguins.

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.