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Former Washington Capitals First Round Pick and Longtime D Karl Alzner is joined by AP Caps Reporter Stephen Whyno for a inside look at the Washington Capitals and the NHL.

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    • Nov 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 72 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Alz Caps

    Ryan Leslie Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 36:12


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Ryan Leslie from SportsNet to discuss the Caps and other NHL topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Not a Thankful Season Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 48:20


    Karl and Stephen are joined by NHL.com writer Jackie Spiegel as the Caps skate into the holiday season looking to find some consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Matt Weyrich Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 36:04


    Karl and Stephen talk to new Caps beat reporter Matt Weyrich from NBC Sports Washington/Monumental. And the guys talk about a split with the Lightning over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Former Cap Aaron Volpatti Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 46:03


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap turned author Aaron Volpatti for a walk down memory lane. Whyno calls this his "most fun" episode of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Heating Up at Home and in Richmond...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 35:35


    Karl and Stephen discuss the latest recent wins by the Caps over LA and NJ and talk to Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch not only about the Caps but the potential for growing the sport in Richmond VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Early Season Ups and Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 30:40


    Karl and Stephen talk about the Caps two game win streak including a victory over former coach Bruce Boudreau and the downs of a recent loss in Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rough Start to the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 43:05


    Karl and Stephen talk about the season starting for the Caps with 2 regulation losses. Plus NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger rejoins the show to discuss the start of the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 28:41


    Karl and Stephen preview the 2022-2023 Caps season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Odds on the Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 35:23


    Karl and Stephen talk to VSIN hockey analyst Andy MacNeil about the Caps chances of being a Cup contender this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Camp is Open!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 26:24


    Karl and Stephen discuss the opening of Caps training camp including updates on the injury status of Nick Backstrom, Tom Wilson, TJ Oshie and Carl Hagelin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Chuck Gormley Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 33:58


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps beat writer Chuck Gormley as they discuss old stories and talk about the current Caps roster as camp gets set to open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Buble and Ovi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 46:11


    Karl and Stephen discuss the return of Alex Ovechkin to team skates and the moment Michael Buble put on Karl's jersey at a DC concert. Plus, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com joins the guys to discuss the Caps young players and answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New Caps Goalie Charlie Lindgren Joins AlzCaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 37:09


    Karl and Stephen talk to newly acquired goaltender Charlie Lindgren about coming to play in Washington, what his previous NHL experiences were and he answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scott Abraham Will Ask Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 35:03


    Karl and Stephen talk Caps and fallout from asking tough questions of teams the media covers with ABC 7's Scott Abraham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Up in Toronto?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 47:59


    Inside the Maple Leafs reporter David Alter joins Karl and Stephen to talk about Toronto's chances to finally get over the hump, how they compare to the Cup contending teams in Washington and he'll answer Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brian McNally Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 31:33


    Karl and Stephen are joined by NBC Sports Washington's Brian McNally to discuss what covering the Caps is like, sharing some Alzner stories and answering Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thoughts on Soto and a Long Caps Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 30:32


    Karl discusses the trade of former Nationals star OF Juan Soto and the idea of playing in DC. Plus the guys talk about the long summer for hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Karl's Skills Coach Joins The Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 46:41


    Karl Alzner's skills coach Joe Calvano joins the show to discuss working with NHL players like Karl and many others plus what training is like for the younger generation of hockey players. Plus Joe answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pace Sagester Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 53:11


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps PR guy Pace Sagester to talk Alzner and Caps stories. Plus Karl discusses the developmental camp that just finished and his role broadcasting the scrimmage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps are Active in Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 37:04


    Karl and Stephen discuss all the moves the Caps made in free agency and react to some of the bigger player decisions around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dennis Wideman Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 43:45


    Former Caps D Dennis Wideman joins Kalr and Stephen to share stories from his long career in the NHL and he answers Karl's stupid questions. Plus Karl and Stephen have some thoughts from the NHL draft in Montreal. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Bluechew is ordered online and mailed discreetly to your home and our listeners can get a full month of Bluechew free after a $5 shipping when you use the link below and type in promo code: CAPS bit.ly/3HtV6pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Matt Hendricks Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 40:28


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap Matt Hendricks. They look back at the Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup and share stories from Matt's time in DC. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Bluew can be ordered online and is shipped discreetly to your house. Our listeners can get a full month free of Bluechew products after paying a $5 shipping charge. Use the link below and type in promo code: CAPS bit.ly/3HtV6pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brooks Orpik Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 32:56


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps D Brooks Orpik to talk memories of DC, having played for both the Caps and Penguins among a fun walk down memory lane. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Our listeners can get a full month free of Bluechew products after paying only $5 shipping. Bluechew is ordered online and mailed discreetly to your home. Use the link below for one full month free after typing in promo code: CAPS bit.ly/3HtV6pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    T.J. Oshie Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 35:33


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Capitals winger T.J. Oshie to talk about hockey, golf, life as a Dad, where'd he play if it wasn't in DC (no he's not leaving) and answers Karl's stupid questions. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed to help you and your needs that comes to your house discreetly in the mail. Bluechew uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Try a full month free after paying only $5 shipping when you sign up at Bluechew.com using the promo code: CAPS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Caps, the Avs and Tom Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 51:27


    Stephen and Karl talk to Tarik El-Bashir of TNT and the Athletic to discuss the state of the Caps roster, the Avalanche's run through the West to the Cup Final and a lot of thoughts on Top Gun Maverick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Katie Brown Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 37:30


    Former NHL.com Caps correspondent Katie Brown joins Karl and Stephen to discuss the news of Tom Wilson's ACL tear, how the Caps summer is shaping up and she answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Backstrom/Wilson Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 33:12


    In their first offseason episode, Karl and Stephen discuss the short and long term future for Nick Backstrom and the likely long recovery for Tom Wilson. Plus they talk about Peter Laviolette's future and weigh in on the Lightning who are driving toward a rare three peat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps fall in OT, lose Series to Panthers, Season Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 30:51


    Karl and Stephen discuss the game six loss to the Panthers that ends the Caps season and what issues they expect to be addressed in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps blow 3 goal lead in game 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 29:33


    Karl and Stephen discuss the Caps blowing a 3 goal lead to lose game 5 to the Panthers 5-3. Florida now leads the series 3-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps lose 3-2 in OT, Series Tied 2-2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 41:36


    Karl and Stephen discuss the 3-2 loss at home to the Panthers last night that tied the Caps series with Florida at 2-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps Blast Panthers 6-1, Lead Series 2-1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 25:01


    Karl and Stephen break down the dominant game 3 win by the Caps and look ahead to potential adjusments by the top seeded Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Florida Beats the Caps 5-1 to tie the series 1-1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 26:47


    Karl and Stephen recap the Caps game 2 loss to the Panthers 5-1 that evened the series at 1 game a piece. They also discuss potential changes for game 3 including whether Ilya Samsonov should be in net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caps Win Game One vs Florida 4-2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 21:36


    The Caps beat the Panthers in game one of their first round playoff series 4-2 in Sunrise FL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing the Panthers Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 21:34


    Karl and Stephen preview the first round playoff series between the 8 seed Caps and President's Trophy winning Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ovi Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 37:57


    Karl and Stephen discuss the injury to Caps star Alex Ovechkin with only 3 games left in the regular season. Plus they touch on the playoffs coming, Karl's trip to Vegas and the passing of NHL legend Guy Lafleur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JJ Regan Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 37:57


    Karl and Stephen are joined by JJ Regan of NBC Spirts Washington to talk about the Caps potential playoff opponents, their improved play of late and the passing of Islanders legend Mike Bossy. Plus JJ answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Caps Rock the Habs and Head West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 25:33


    Karl and Stephen discuss the Caps 8-4 win over Montreal and the rest of their 5 game road trip starting in Colorado Monday. Karl discusses his trip to Vegas to see the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bryan Helmer Hershey Bears VP of Hockey Ops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 34:32


    Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap, now current Hershey Bears VP of hockey operations Bryan Helmer for a discussion about the Caps prospects, the modern game and some stories from sharing the ice together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Red Hot Tom Wilson and Auston Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 43:38


    Karl and Stephen are joined by NHL.com writer Mike Zeisberger to discuss the red hot play of Tom Wilson and the huge statistical season by Leafs star Auston Matthews. The guys also talk about the Caps 4 game win streak and Mike answer's Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Angela Price and Julie Petry/Line Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 37:27


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Karls' wife Mandy and two other hockey wives, Julie Petry and Angela Price. They talk about the hockey life, dealing with social media and answer Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alexa Landestoy Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 42:51


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Alexa Landestoy of NBC Sports Washington to discuss the state of the Caps and answer Karl's Stupid Questions. Plus the guys look at the controversial hit and fight by former Cap Jay Beagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Long Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 36:06


    Karl and Stephen are joined by NBC Sports Washington's Andrew Gillis to talk about the long week off for the Caps after a loss to the Hurricanes and another interesting chapter for Tom Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nicky Apples and Abbey Mastracco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 49:34


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Abbey Mastrocco from the Record in New Jersey to talk about the Caps, Devils and the NHL. She also answers Karl's stupid questions. Plus the guys talk about Nick Backstrom's special night celebrating 1000 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Connor McMichael Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 38:07


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Caps C Connor McMichael to discuss the state of the Caps and deal with Karl's Stupid Questions. Plus the guys recap the trade deadline and the moves the team made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joe B-The Foodie Who Knows Ovi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 43:52


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Joe Beninati, voice of the Capitals to share stories of his many years calling the team's games including all of Alex Ovehckin;s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sammi Silber Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 45:12


    Sammi Silber from Washington Hockey Now joins Karl and Stephen to discuss the state of the Caps and endures Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Samantha Pell Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 36:11


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Samantha Pell of the Washington Post to talk about the latest win streak for the Caps and their western Canada trip this week. Plus Sam answers Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tennis and Hockey, Bars and Almost Brawls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 40:09


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Arlington native, Caps fan and professional tennis player Denis Kudla about near bar brawls with Karl, how he got into hockey, why the greats in tennis are so different and other topics like going to China and growing up in Virginia with an Easter European background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scott Burnside Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 52:12


    Karl and Stephen talk to Scott Burnside who writes for the Daily Faceoff and the Carolina Hurricanes about the recently skidding Capitals and other topics from the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hockey HOF'er Jayna Hefford Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 35:45


    Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford joins Karl and Stephen to discuss the womens hockey event coming to the Capitals IcePlex in March. The guys discuss the Olympic tournament as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tom Gulliti NHL.com Joins Alz Caps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 46:41


    Karl and Stephen are joined by Tom Gulliti from NHL.com to talk about the state of the Caps and the odd scheduling due to the Olympic break/non break. Plus Stephen shares some stories from his trip to Beijing to cover the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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