Podcast appearances and mentions of nick backstrom

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The NHL off-season is always full of rumors and speculation. Fans of the Washington Capitals are wondering what moves the team should make to improve their chances of success. One area of concern is the chemistry between Alex Ovechkin and his centers. Nick Backstrom is stepping away from hockey, and Kuzy was dealt to the Hurricanes. Some suggest that the team should look for a suitable center for Ovechkin. Steven Stamkos has been mentioned as a potential target. Another name that's been brought up is Mitch Marner. He would be a great addition to the Capitals, but his high salary and cap hit would make a trade difficult to pull off. The Leafs are currently looking for help in net, and the Capitals have Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren. The cost of potentially shipping out prospects or young talent like Connor McMichael and Hendrix LaPierre would also have to be weighed. The 2024 NHL Draft is coming up soon, and it will be interesting to see what moves are made. The speculation around Macklin Celebrini being selected 1st overall by the San Jose Sharks and how that could potentially affect the Capitals is just for fun and not based on any concrete information. In terms of players, one to watch is Ryan Leonard. Despite speculation, he has stated his intention to play his sophomore season at Boston College. The Capitals value his talent and support his decision to continue developing his skills. Leonard had an outstanding freshman season, scoring 31 goals and adding 29 assists for 60 points in 41 games. As for Steven Stamkos, he's an experienced and talented left wing/center who could help bolster the Capitals' offense. He has been the all-time franchise leader in goals, points, and power-play goals for the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, it is unclear whether the Lightning will re-sign him or ask him to take a pay cut. Mitch Marner has also been mentioned as a potential target for the Capitals. He would be a great addition to the team, but a trade would be difficult to pull off due to his high salary and cap hit. The Leafs are currently looking for help in net, and the Capitals would have to weigh the cost of potentially shipping out prospects or young talent.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY.PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonnhl to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.IndeedThere is no “I” in “team.” But there is one in “Indeed” and that's the hiring platform you need to build yours. When you're hiring, you need Indeed.Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

TJ Oshie's future in the NHL remains uncertain as he continues to battle chronic back issues that have plagued him in recent seasons. Oshie acknowledged that it would be difficult to definitively say he is retiring, expressing a desire to continue playing if he could get some assurance that his back problems can be resolved. The lingering pain has been his biggest obstacle to playing at 100%, making it a challenge just to get his body ready for games. Things reached a breaking point this past season when, after only playing 8 games, Oshie suffered a hard hit from Artemi Panarin in the playoffs that required him to urgently fly his doctor in to get ready for Game 3. Adding insult to injury, he then took a dangerous hit into the boards from Matt Rempe that broke his left hand. As excruciating as that was, Oshie insisted that a broken hand was like a mere hangnail compared to the constant agony from his back problems. He has tried solutions like a double ablation procedure but it provided only temporary relief, as there are multiple issues plaguing his back. The pain has deteriorated his quality of life, leaving him sometimes unable to even get off the floor to go to the bathroom and requiring him to resort to using water bottles. For Oshie, playing through pain is nothing new after over a decade in the NHL. But he longs for the simpler days when all it took was some coffee and a hot tub to get ready for a game, not the exhaustive treatments he now needs just to make it onto the ice. While Oshie remains unsure if he will officially retire, his fate rests largely on whether doctors can find a way to resolve his back troubles. If he can get healthy again, his passion for hockey still burns strongly enough that he would love to return for another season. Dan then talks about the future of Nick Backstrom on the Capitals and former Caps coach Peter Laviolette's kind words about the teamSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Pay. The mobile hit twist on classic MONOPOLY.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET!Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals 6th loss in a row. This time to the Ottawa Senators. Another game of the Caps over passing and thinking about thing too much when they should just be crashing the net. Max Pacioretty and Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net for the Capitals. There was a special ceremony for John Carlson's 1000th game. With appearances from Braden Holtby, Karl Alzner, Nick Backstrom and TJ Oshie. The Capitals don't have many games left in the regular season and the margin for error is razor fine for their playoff hopes.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Factor MealsGet started on your resolutions with Factor, so you're ready for the new year. Head to factormeals.com/lockedonnhl50 and use code lockedonnhl50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your next box. eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonnhl to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.  SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the possible lengthy suspension that Tom Wilson is facing. It's said that it could be for more than 5 days. That's not an ideal situation for a team that's already minus Oshie and Protas. Tom Wilson Offered In-Person Hearing For High Sticking Noah Gregor. After an initial hit, he took an extra swing with his stick, hitting Gregor in the head. He received a double-minor on the play. Later Dan talks about GM Brian Maclellan's initial thoughts on head coach Spencer Carbery .But in a recent 32 thoughts column Elliotte Friedman said that when had a conversation with MacLellan at the recent GM meetings in Florida that he had some differences with the way Carbery wanted his team to play defensively. Dan then talks about Nick Backstrom was missing from the team photo and what that means for his future on the Caps.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. RobinhoodRobinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Nick Backstrom joining the team on the current road trip. These coming games are crucial if the Caps have plans of making it to the playoffs. Could Nick's voice be what they're looking for on the road? Later Dan talks about the status of Rasmus Sandin. He's been out with an upper-body injury but has been cleared for contact at practice. Could we see him Tuesday night against the Wild? Later Dan talks about the comment Darren Dreger made about the Capitals potentially being a good landing spot for Sean Monhan? GM Brian Maclellan said he was looking for an upgrade in the top 6. Does Monahan fit the bill?Join our LOCKED ON CAPS INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Dan Holmi any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Dan provides one on one's, breaking news, show previews, Caps breakdowns and the very latest from your 2018 Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelRight now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Nick Backstrom joining the team on the current road trip. These coming games are crucial if the Caps have plans of making it to the playoffs. Could Nick's voice be what they're looking for on the road? Later Dan talks about the status of Rasmus Sandin. He's been out with an upper-body injury but has been cleared for contact at practice. Could we see him Tuesday night against the Wild? Later Dan talks about the comment Darren Dreger made about the Capitals potentially being a good landing spot for Sean Monhan? GM Brian Maclellan said he was looking for an upgrade in the top 6. Does Monahan fit the bill? Join our LOCKED ON CAPS INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Dan Holmi any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Dan provides one on one's, breaking news, show previews, Caps breakdowns and the very latest from your 2018 Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Indeed Indeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED when you place a FIVE DOLLAR BET. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Alex Ovechkin and what's behind his most recent slump. He's only scored 5 goals this season. And even if he starts scoring at a higher rate, too much time is gone for him to hit his projection. So, what's behind Ovi's inability to score? The power play has been poor for the Caps this year and more of his shots are being blocked or shot wife than ever before. Should the Capitals try and sign a player that will help him the way Nick Backstrom did. In the final segment Dan talks about the Caps most recent win over the Hurricanes in the shootout. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Alex Ovechkin and what's behind his most recent slump. He's only scored 5 goals this season. And even if he starts scoring at a higher rate, too much time is gone for him to hit his projection. So, what's behind Ovi's inability to score? The power play has been poor for the Caps this year and more of his shots are being blocked or shot wife than ever before. Should the Capitals try and sign a player that will help him the way Nick Backstrom did. In the final segment Dan talks about the Caps most recent win over the Hurricanes in the shootout.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the new that Nick Backstrom will likely never play hockey again. He never fully made a recovery from his hip resurfacing procedure. GM Brian Maclellan said his return is doubtful. The question is, is how much of role did Spencer Carbery play in Backstrom's decision? Carbs took him off the first power play unit at practice and had him alternate with Connor McMichael at the third line center position. Later Dan talks about the Capitals at practice on Thanksgiving and where they stand in the NHL. To close out the show Dan talks about how the Hershey Bears continue to keep winning games.CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the new that Nick Backstrom will likely never play hockey again. He never fully made a recovery from his hip resurfacing procedure. GM Brian Maclellan said his return is doubtful. The question is, is how much of role did Spencer Carbery play in Backstrom's decision? Carbs took him off the first power play unit at practice and had him alternate with Connor McMichael at the third line center position. Later Dan talks about the Capitals at practice on Thanksgiving and where they stand in the NHL. To close out the show Dan talks about how the Hershey Bears continue to keep winning games. CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals OT loss to the Panthers. Connor McMichael scored a goal and Anthony Mantha two goals. Mantha left the game after getting hit in the head by a shot from Evgeny Kuznetsov.Carbery on the OT loss: “I thought the second and third periods were just okay. We made some egregious mistakes with the puck that, against a team like them, you just can't make. Especially against their best people who are all buzzing around tonight.” #Caps“We're gonna start working on drills on staying onside and staying away from the goalie. I don't put much into those… we got other things to worry about.” The Capitals need to work on off-sides and goalie interference as a Sonny Milano goal was ruled off-sides. Nick Backstrom was placed on LTIR freeing up some Cap space for the Capitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Parkview Advance For more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today! Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Capitals OT loss to the Panthers. Connor McMichael scored a goal and Anthony Mantha two goals. Mantha left the game after getting hit in the head by a shot from Evgeny Kuznetsov.Carbery on the OT loss: “I thought the second and third periods were just okay. We made some egregious mistakes with the puck that, against a team like them, you just can't make. Especially against their best people who are all buzzing around tonight.” #Caps“We're gonna start working on drills on staying onside and staying away from the goalie. I don't put much into those… we got other things to worry about.” The Capitals need to work on off-sides and goalie interference as a Sonny Milano goal was ruled off-sides. Nick Backstrom was placed on LTIR freeing up some Cap space for the CapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.Parkview AdvanceFor more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today!SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the long-term plans for Anthony Mantha. He's a rough go of it with the Caps, but, has been playing a bit better as of late. That's good for Mantha and the Capitals as they could explore trade options of Mantha. GM Brian Maclellan said in the off season that he wanted to acquire a top six forward for the Caps. He was never able to do that, but it's been rumored recently that teams have shown interest in him again. The Caps haven't found the right match, or they don't like the sweetener associated with the trade. Later in the show Dan talks about Spencer Carbery through 10 games. The Caps aren't quite where they want to be but are showing signs of promise. In the last segment Dan talks about the future of Nick Backstrom and if the Caps will see him on the roster again this season. CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Parkview Advance For more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today! Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the long-term plans for Anthony Mantha. He's a rough go of it with the Caps, but, has been playing a bit better as of late. That's good for Mantha and the Capitals as they could explore trade options of Mantha. GM Brian Maclellan said in the off season that he wanted to acquire a top six forward for the Caps. He was never able to do that, but it's been rumored recently that teams have shown interest in him again. The Caps haven't found the right match, or they don't like the sweetener associated with the trade. Later in the show Dan talks about Spencer Carbery through 10 games. The Caps aren't quite where they want to be but are showing signs of promise. In the last segment Dan talks about the future of Nick Backstrom and if the Caps will see him on the roster again this season.CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.Parkview AdvanceFor more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today!SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Avalanche got right against the St. Louis Blues with a 4-1 win on home ice, getting much needed depth goals and dominant performances from their star players. Ivan Prosvetov made his first start as an Av, and delivered a solid performance, but is he ready for a full time backup role? Some lineup changes were made following the two straight shutout loses, will Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin being scratched be a regular thing in the future? Has Tufte earned a roster spot? Finally, looking around the league at Nick Backstrom stepping away, the Senators being stripped a first round pick, the Sharks being the worst team of all time, and other ramblings. Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle every Monday and Thursday as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8 Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GYoungsNHL Follow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_Bolle Follow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIs The Hockey Podcast Network - @hockeypodnet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avalanche got right against the St. Louis Blues with a 4-1 win on home ice, getting much needed depth goals and dominant performances from their star players. Ivan Prosvetov made his first start as an Av, and delivered a solid performance, but is he ready for a full time backup role? Some lineup changes were made following the two straight shutout loses, will Tomas Tatar and Jonathan Drouin being scratched be a regular thing in the future? Has Tufte earned a roster spot? Finally, looking around the league at Nick Backstrom stepping away, the Senators being stripped a first round pick, the Sharks being the worst team of all time, and other ramblings.Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle every Monday and Thursday as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL.Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7aveTJBXg2RkMkhi8Follow Griffin on Twitter: @GYoungsNHLFollow Christian on Twitter: @Christian_BolleFollow the show on Twitter: @TellItAvsItIsThe Hockey Podcast Network - @hockeypodnet

Caps blanked by the Isles, Joe Beninati on Nick Backstrom and more as Columbus comes to town tomorrow.

Nick Backstrom steps away from the game. Reaction from Ovechkin, Carlson, and Oshie, and the Islanders in tonight as the Caps for now move on from number 19.

In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan welcomes Keith Leonard from RotoWire NHL and they talk about the news of this morning that center Nick Backstrom is stepping away from hockey. Nick said that his hip still just doesn't feel right. Nick who has been pretty much absent from the score sheet this season. Nick will go down as one of the best ever to play in DC. Backstrom is currently the Capitals' all-time leader in assists (762), and he has recorded 1,033 points (271 goals and 762 assists) with the franchise. Backstrom also ranks second in team history in points (1,033), games played (1,105), power-play points (421) and overtime goals (9). Later they talk about who will take his place. The first one to get his opportunity is Connor McMichael. Connor has played wing to start the season, but center is his natural position. In the final segment they talk about what's behind the Capitals great play as of late and why they got off to a slow start. CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Parkview Advance For more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today! BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self. Indeed Indeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now.  Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins!  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Locked on Capitals Dan welcomes Keith Leonard from RotoWire NHL and they talk about the news of this morning that center Nick Backstrom is stepping away from hockey. Nick said that his hip still just doesn't feel right. Nick who has been pretty much absent from the score sheet this season. Nick will go down as one of the best ever to play in DC. Backstrom is currently the Capitals' all-time leader in assists (762), and he has recorded 1,033 points (271 goals and 762 assists) with the franchise. Backstrom also ranks second in team history in points (1,033), games played (1,105), power-play points (421) and overtime goals (9).Later they talk about who will take his place. The first one to get his opportunity is Connor McMichael. Connor has played wing to start the season, but center is his natural position.In the final segment they talk about what's behind the Capitals great play as of late and why they got off to a slow start.CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Parkview AdvanceFor more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self.IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins!  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how Connor McMichael and Nick Backstrom were alternating through at the center position and what that really means. Nick Backstrom has pretty much been absent from the score sheet this season. This is Connor McMichael's time to shine. Late Dan talks about neck protection equipment and how Warroad a company owned by TJ Oshie sold out of neck protection equipment after an accident on the ice. To close out the show Dan talks about what the Caps need to do to keep winning.   CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Parkview Advance For more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today! BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self. Indeed Indeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now.  Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins!  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how Connor McMichael and Nick Backstrom were alternating through at the center position and what that really means. Nick Backstrom has pretty much been absent from the score sheet this season. This is Connor McMichael's time to shine. Late Dan talks about neck protection equipment and how Warroad a company owned by TJ Oshie sold out of neck protection equipment after an accident on the ice. To close out the show Dan talks about what the Caps need to do to keep winning.  CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Parkview AdvanceFor more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNHL and get on your way to being your best self.IndeedIndeed knows when you're growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins!  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Caps most recent loss. This one to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a game that saw that Capitals get the lead early by a Nick Backstrom. That lead was shot lived however as it was reviewed and deemed to have had goalie interference. That started the negative wheels in motion as the Capitals drop to 1-3-1 on the season. Later Dan talks about the historic night for Alex Ovechkin as he scored a goal and had 14 shots on goal. It was his career 300th power play goals and it also tied him with Gordie Howe for the most era-adjusted goals of all time. In the last segment Dan talks about how Hunter Shepard will get his first ever NHL start against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Parkview Advance For more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today!  Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the Caps most recent loss. This one to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a game that saw that Capitals get the lead early by a Nick Backstrom. That lead was shot lived however as it was reviewed and deemed to have had goalie interference. That started the negative wheels in motion as the Capitals drop to 1-3-1 on the season. Later Dan talks about the historic night for Alex Ovechkin as he scored a goal and had 14 shots on goal. It was his career 300th power play goals and it also tied him with Gordie Howe for the most era-adjusted goals of all time. In the last segment Dan talks about how Hunter Shepard will get his first ever NHL start against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Parkview AdvanceFor more than 25 years, Parkview Advance has helped businesses secure working capital. We Invite the many entrepreneurs that are Locked On NHL to learn more by calling us at 203-675-0071 or go to parkviewadvance.com. If your business needs working capital, call Parkview Advance today! Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.SleeperDownload the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper's Terms of Use for details.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Backstrom and John Carlson stop by as the Caps patiently wait for Friday's opener.

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about all of the activity from the first day of training camp. Max Pacioretty missed camp because he was at treatment. There's no timetable on his return. Nick Backstrom looked great and said he feels great but doesn't want to talk about his hip anymore. Evgeny Kuznetsov is ready to put last season behind him. Tom Wilson was in top form and was excited about entering into this season injury free. Brian Maclellan talked what he expects from Spencer Carbery. He let's him do the coaching and doesn't like to get involved. Alex Ovechkin faced injured last year and was disappointed the Capitals didn't make it to the playoffs. He's excited to get the season going and help the Capitals win games.CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about all of the activity from the first day of training camp. Max Pacioretty missed camp because he was at treatment. There's no timetable on his return. Nick Backstrom looked great and said he feels great but doesn't want to talk about his hip anymore. Evgeny Kuznetsov is ready to put last season behind him. Tom Wilson was in top form and was excited about entering into this season injury free. Brian Maclellan talked what he expects from Spencer Carbery. He let's him do the coaching and doesn't like to get involved. Alex Ovechkin faced injured last year and was disappointed the Capitals didn't make it to the playoffs. He's excited to get the season going and help the Capitals win games. CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how training camp started today and what stories to keep an eye on. Alex Ovechkin is chasing down Wayne Gretzky. Can he stay healthy? Nick Backstrom is returning after a succesful summer training after his hip resurfacing surgery. Will he ready to go? Joe Snively and Connor McMichael are two players looking to find roles on the big team. Can they, do it? Later Dan talks about Martin Fehervary and how he is playing injury free and has a new contract, so he shouldn't have any distractions. In the final segment Dan talks about the Capitals goalie depth chart. Who is the number 3 goalie in the Caps organization? CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about how training camp started today and what stories to keep an eye on. Alex Ovechkin is chasing down Wayne Gretzky. Can he stay healthy? Nick Backstrom is returning after a succesful summer training after his hip resurfacing surgery. Will he ready to go? Joe Snively and Connor McMichael are two players looking to find roles on the big team. Can they, do it? Later Dan talks about Martin Fehervary and how he is playing injury free and has a new contract, so he shouldn't have any distractions. In the final segment Dan talks about the Capitals goalie depth chart. Who is the number 3 goalie in the Caps organization?CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the 13th annual National Hockey League Players' Association Rookie Showcase on September 5 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. The highlight of the event was the number one overall pick in this year's NHL draft Connor Bedard. Connor who had 71 goals and 143 points in just 57 games for Regina last season. Connor had some kind words for Alex Ovechkin and commented on Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky for all time goals scored: "I think he gets it. Two years I give him, but yeah, it's pretty crazy that he's scored that many goals," Bedard said. "I mean, just to kind of be watching it in the past couple years, obviously got 800, and then you know, passed Howe and everything, so it's just pretty cool to see. If he breaks it, it's special for the whole game." Late Dan talks about the well-attended informal skate today. Ovechkin joins Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Darcy Kuemper, Alex Alexeyev, T.J. Oshie, Dylan Strome, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nic Dowd, Joel Edmundson, Nick Jensen, Vincent Iorio, Andrew Cristall, Lucas Johansen, Joe Snively, Alexander Suzdalev, Alex Limoges were in attendance. In the final segment Dan talks about Spencer Carbery and his thoughts on Nick Backstrom.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the 13th annual National Hockey League Players' Association Rookie Showcase on September 5 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. The highlight of the event was the number one overall pick in this year's NHL draft Connor Bedard. Connor who had 71 goals and 143 points in just 57 games for Regina last season. Connor had some kind words for Alex Ovechkin and commented on Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky for all time goals scored: "I think he gets it. Two years I give him, but yeah, it's pretty crazy that he's scored that many goals," Bedard said. "I mean, just to kind of be watching it in the past couple years, obviously got 800, and then you know, passed Howe and everything, so it's just pretty cool to see. If he breaks it, it's special for the whole game." Late Dan talks about the well-attended informal skate today. Ovechkin joins Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Darcy Kuemper, Alex Alexeyev, T.J. Oshie, Dylan Strome, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nic Dowd, Joel Edmundson, Nick Jensen, Vincent Iorio, Andrew Cristall, Lucas Johansen, Joe Snively, Alexander Suzdalev, Alex Limoges were in attendance. In the final segment Dan talks about Spencer Carbery and his thoughts on Nick Backstrom. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Nick Backstrom and how he's making his way back from his hip resurfacing procedure. Which Backstrom will show up at camp and will the Caps be willing to cut ties with him if he's not at least 90%? Later Dan talks about Connor McMichael and how he believes that this is the season to give Connor a long look. In the last segment dan talks about Anthony Mantha and how he's been putting in the work this summer. He's lost 10lbs and is poised to prove to the Capitals he's changed and ready to help the Caps win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free white tech hat with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about Nick Backstrom and how he's making his way back from his hip resurfacing procedure. Which Backstrom will show up at camp and will the Caps be willing to cut ties with him if he's not at least 90%? Later Dan talks about Connor McMichael and how he believes that this is the season to give Connor a long look. In the last segment dan talks about Anthony Mantha and how he's been putting in the work this summer. He's lost 10lbs and is poised to prove to the Capitals he's changed and ready to help the Caps win.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free white tech hat with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the rumors of William Nylander coming to the Capitals. There is a connection with Nylander and the DC area. Nylander is familiar with Rasmus Sandin and Spencer Carbery. How would the Capitals be able to afford him considering they only have approx $888,000 in cap space. Later in the show Dan talks about Nick Backstrom's off-season and how he's progressing and what the outlook for him is next season. In the final segment they talk about the window being open or closed for the Capitals. The Caps have the second oldest roster in the NHL. Is the Caps playoffs hope alive or have that ship sailed? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the rumors of William Nylander coming to the Capitals. There is a connection with Nylander and the DC area. Nylander is familiar with Rasmus Sandin and Spencer Carbery. How would the Capitals be able to afford him considering they only have approx $888,000 in cap space. Later in the show Dan talks about Nick Backstrom's off-season and how he's progressing and what the outlook for him is next season. In the final segment they talk about the window being open or closed for the Capitals. The Caps have the second oldest roster in the NHL. Is the Caps playoffs hope alive or have that ship sailed?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the news breaking today the Zach Fucale will sign with KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk. "He's a qualified goaltender who has long been considering the possibility of continuing his career in the AHL," Volkov said. "Here, he wants to find a new motivation for himself to improve his level of play." Fucale was passed up by Hunter Shepard on the depth chart and wants to work on his game. Both goalies are UFA's at the end of the seasonLater Dan talks about the latest with Nick Backstrom. Nick had a hip resurfacing procedure done and the outlook at the time wasn't the greatest. GM Brian Maclellan wasn't feeling to confident about Nick in April. "That's a major surgery," MacLellan said back in April. "I think it's frustrating in that I don't know how much better does it get? I haven't seen any other players do it, recover and get back to the level they thought they were at before. I don't know where that ends up with the offseason training. He's going to have to make a decision on his career where he thinks he's at." Nick has seen an improvement and GM Maclellan is more hopefulIn the last segment Dan talks about the status or Rasmus Sandin who was injured at the IIHF World Championship. When there was knee on knee contact with Mikey Eyssimont. Mac said that Sandin's condition is not seriousCHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNHL, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the news breaking today the Zach Fucale will sign with KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk. "He's a qualified goaltender who has long been considering the possibility of continuing his career in the AHL," Volkov said. "Here, he wants to find a new motivation for himself to improve his level of play." Fucale was passed up by Hunter Shepard on the depth chart and wants to work on his game. Both goalies are UFA's at the end of the season Later Dan talks about the latest with Nick Backstrom. Nick had a hip resurfacing procedure done and the outlook at the time wasn't the greatest. GM Brian Maclellan wasn't feeling to confident about Nick in April. "That's a major surgery," MacLellan said back in April. "I think it's frustrating in that I don't know how much better does it get? I haven't seen any other players do it, recover and get back to the level they thought they were at before. I don't know where that ends up with the offseason training. He's going to have to make a decision on his career where he thinks he's at." Nick has seen an improvement and GM Maclellan is more hopeful In the last segment Dan talks about the status or Rasmus Sandin who was injured at the IIHF World Championship. When there was knee on knee contact with Mikey Eyssimont. Mac said that Sandin's condition is not serious CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNHL, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dand talks about the free agents on the team and what their futures might be. Conor Sheary, Craig Smith, Connor Brown and Carl Hagelin as well as defenseman Matt Irwin may have very well played their last season in DC. The free agent market is weak, so the Capitals might have to pursue some big trades in order to make this team competitive next season. What is the future of some of the biggest name Capitals. It's Dan's belief that the Capitals should explore trade options for TJ Oshie, Nick Backstrom and potentially Charlie Lindgren if they can get the right return. Dan talks about a Capitals team that could be very good if they could add a player like: William Nylander, Mark Scheifle or Alex DeBrincat. Are those players in reach and do the Capitals have the assets to make a deal like those happen?CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNHL, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dand talks about the free agents on the team and what their futures might be. Conor Sheary, Craig Smith, Connor Brown and Carl Hagelin as well as defenseman Matt Irwin may have very well played their last season in DC. The free agent market is weak, so the Capitals might have to pursue some big trades in order to make this team competitive next season. What is the future of some of the biggest name Capitals. It's Dan's belief that the Capitals should explore trade options for TJ Oshie, Nick Backstrom and potentially Charlie Lindgren if they can get the right return. Dan talks about a Capitals team that could be very good if they could add a player like: William Nylander, Mark Scheifle or Alex DeBrincat. Are those players in reach and do the Capitals have the assets to make a deal like those happen? CHAT CAPS HOCKEY WITH ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnhl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNHL, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the future of Nick Backstrom on the Capitals. Nick had a hip resurfacing procedure done last season and has seen a bit of a dip in production. Backstrom, 35, had hip-resurfacing surgery last summer, which kept him out of action until January. Since then, Backstrom has not played well, particularly on offense. The Capitals attempt 51.8 shots per hour when he's on the ice, lowest among Caps forwards and a rate that would place the team around the league's bottom five. Backstrom on his future: "Nick said he is hopeful that a full summer of training will help him regain the step he lost after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery last summer.“I'm optimistic that I'll get some more strength back in the leg,” he said. GM Brian Maclellan wasn't so sure. "“Marginally, yes,” he said, asked if he thought Backstrom showed signs of improvement in the final weeks of the season. “It's a tough thing to get through. We don't have experience observing players that have done that. I don't know what can happen in the offseason to make it significantly better.” MacLellan said at some point in the coming months, it's possible Backstrom will “have to make a decision on his career.” JOIN ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn. Offer good for a limited time. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed.  Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the future of Nick Backstrom on the Capitals. Nick had a hip resurfacing procedure done last season and has seen a bit of a dip in production. Backstrom, 35, had hip-resurfacing surgery last summer, which kept him out of action until January. Since then, Backstrom has not played well, particularly on offense. The Capitals attempt 51.8 shots per hour when he's on the ice, lowest among Caps forwards and a rate that would place the team around the league's bottom five. Backstrom on his future: "Nick said he is hopeful that a full summer of training will help him regain the step he lost after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery last summer.“I'm optimistic that I'll get some more strength back in the leg,” he said. GM Brian Maclellan wasn't so sure. "“Marginally, yes,” he said, asked if he thought Backstrom showed signs of improvement in the final weeks of the season. “It's a tough thing to get through. We don't have experience observing players that have done that. I don't know what can happen in the offseason to make it significantly better.” MacLellan said at some point in the coming months, it's possible Backstrom will “have to make a decision on his career.”JOIN ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedStart hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LockedOn. Offer good for a limited time. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan is joined by Justin Trudel of Nova Caps as they talk about how important it is for the Caps to make the right selections at this year's draft. The Caps will be in the draft lottery for the first time since 2014, so the implications could be huge. They then talk about if the Caps should entertain any offers on Tom Wilson. In the final segment they talk about Nick Backstrom's future in DC. Nick has seen a dip in production since returning from the hip resurfacing procedure. Will he able to return to 100% by the beginning of next season?Let's chat about the Caps on Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORKFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan is joined by Justin Trudel of Nova Caps as they talk about how important it is for the Caps to make the right selections at this year's draft. The Caps will be in the draft lottery for the first time since 2014, so the implications could be huge. They then talk about if the Caps should entertain any offers on Tom Wilson. In the final segment they talk about Nick Backstrom's future in DC. Nick has seen a dip in production since returning from the hip resurfacing procedure. Will he able to return to 100% by the beginning of next season? Let's chat about the Caps on Subtext: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan is joined by Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post. In this episode they talk about the coaching changes in Washington. Were they the right decisions to make? Then they talk about Tom Wilson and how he is poised to be a UFA at the end of next season. GM Brian Maclellan said they he wanted Wilson to finish his career in Washington. Will that be the case? Then they talk about the long-term plan with Nick Backstrom. Backstrom returned this season after having a hip resurfacing procedure done. He still doesn't seem to be playing at 100% What will that mean for his future in DC. Later they talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov's future in Washington. Kuzy has been quoted as say that "he wants out of Washington". He denies those reports. What should his future be with this team?CHAT WITH ME ABOUT THE CAPS ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORKFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan is joined by Roman Stubbs of the Washington Post. In this episode they talk about the coaching changes in Washington. Were they the right decisions to make? Then they talk about Tom Wilson and how he is poised to be a UFA at the end of next season. GM Brian Maclellan said they he wanted Wilson to finish his career in Washington. Will that be the case? Then they talk about the long-term plan with Nick Backstrom. Backstrom returned this season after having a hip resurfacing procedure done. He still doesn't seem to be playing at 100% What will that mean for his future in DC. Later they talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov's future in Washington. Kuzy has been quoted as say that "he wants out of Washington". He denies those reports. What should his future be with this team? CHAT WITH ME ABOUT THE CAPS ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the player interviews from breakdown day. Oshie, Backstrom, Ovechkin, Mantha, Kuemper and Kuznetsov give their thoughts on when this team went off the rails.Alex Ovechkin said he believes the season took a turn for the worse when John Carlson got hurt on Dec. 23. Although the No. 1 defenseman returned three months later, the damage had been done in the captain's eyes.“The Carly injury was painful,” he said. “When your best D is out long term, it sucks. Everything is changed — power play, penalty kill. Because he plays the most minutes in the game, the system was kind of changing as well.”*KuzyAdded Evgeny Kuznetsov: “That's where the hockey goes now. It's not about how fast you skate, it's how fast you're thinking, how fast you move the puck.” MacLellan called Kuznetsov's season “disappointing.” The 30-year-old scored 12 goals a year after putting up 24 and finished a team-worst minus-26. “It wasn't as good as last year,” he said. “I liked his season last year; he played well. For whatever reason, he never quite found his game. I mean, there were stretches where I thought he played well but, overall, he underperformed.”*Oshie T.J. Oshie, who was sidelined three times this season due to a wonky back, had a minor procedure on his back on Friday to alleviate the discomfort. The 36-year-old winger said he's optimistic that he'll now be able to have a normal summer of training for the first time in years. “Double ablation, it's called,” Oshie said of the procedure. “I already feel light-years different than I did yesterday morning, so that's good news for me moving forward.” Oshie spoke about how he feels about how he feels like the Caps let the Caps fans down. Especially in regards to how much tickets cost. Oshie had a back procedure yesterday. Said no surgeries this off season. Said he's looking forward to a season with no back pain.*Backstrom Nicklas Backstrom said he is hopeful that a full summer of training will help him regain the step he lost after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery last summer.LETS CHAT ABOUT CAPS HOCKEY ONE ON ONE. JOIN ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitalsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase.ebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORKFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about the player interviews from breakdown day. Oshie, Backstrom, Ovechkin, Mantha, Kuemper and Kuznetsov give their thoughts on when this team went off the rails. Alex Ovechkin said he believes the season took a turn for the worse when John Carlson got hurt on Dec. 23. Although the No. 1 defenseman returned three months later, the damage had been done in the captain's eyes.“The Carly injury was painful,” he said. “When your best D is out long term, it sucks. Everything is changed — power play, penalty kill. Because he plays the most minutes in the game, the system was kind of changing as well.”*Kuzy Added Evgeny Kuznetsov: “That's where the hockey goes now. It's not about how fast you skate, it's how fast you're thinking, how fast you move the puck.” MacLellan called Kuznetsov's season “disappointing.” The 30-year-old scored 12 goals a year after putting up 24 and finished a team-worst minus-26. “It wasn't as good as last year,” he said. “I liked his season last year; he played well. For whatever reason, he never quite found his game. I mean, there were stretches where I thought he played well but, overall, he underperformed.”*Oshie T.J. Oshie, who was sidelined three times this season due to a wonky back, had a minor procedure on his back on Friday to alleviate the discomfort. The 36-year-old winger said he's optimistic that he'll now be able to have a normal summer of training for the first time in years. “Double ablation, it's called,” Oshie said of the procedure. “I already feel light-years different than I did yesterday morning, so that's good news for me moving forward.” Oshie spoke about how he feels about how he feels like the Caps let the Caps fans down. Especially in regards to how much tickets cost. Oshie had a back procedure yesterday. Said no surgeries this off season. Said he's looking forward to a season with no back pain.*Backstrom Nicklas Backstrom said he is hopeful that a full summer of training will help him regain the step he lost after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery last summer. LETS CHAT ABOUT CAPS HOCKEY ONE ON ONE. JOIN ME ON SUBTEXT: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices