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Dr. Jay Calvert and Dr. Jason Berkley are back with a Conference Finals breakdown! The docs discuss VGK's success over the Avs, Kale Makar's upper body injury, why coaching is key, Cole Caufield's impact, VGK's stacked roster, Kirill Kaprizov's contract, Jason's pre season picks, Jay's chance meeting with the Great One, and their picks for the Final!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The NHL offseason rumour mill is heating up on this episode of DFO Rundown Insider Edition with Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta. The guys break down the latest coaching updates around the league, including the the Los Angeles Kings' ongoing coaching search and changes behind the Boston Bruins bench.. They also discuss how these coaching decisions could impact pending UFAs and roster construction heading into the summer.Plus, the latest on Connor Bedard contract negotiations with the Chicago Blackhawks, Simon Nemec trade speculation in New Jersey, the Philadelphia Flyers' offseason priorities, and what's next for the Washington Capitals after signing Timothy Liljegren. If you liked this, check out:
The former Washington Capitals defenseman on Swing Into Summer, his charity's signature annual event, and the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode builds directly off Wednesday's conversation with former NFL first-round draft pick Adam Archuleta, where we discussed intent-based training, speed development, and the training methods that helped shape his rise to becoming one of the most explosive athletes in football.That conversation sparked an interesting follow-up discussion around long-term speed development, efficiency of training, and what actually separates good combine preparation from truly elite results. While Adam discussed the years of work that helped improve his speed profile, this episode shifts toward the modern world of combine preparation and the coaches who have consistently produced high-level testing performances in a shorter time frame.Enter Tony Villani.Tony is one of the most respected names in elite athlete development and NFL Combine preparation. As the founder of XPE Sports he has trained multiple first-round draft picks across the NFL, MLB, and NBA, helping athletes maximize their testing numbers and dramatically improve their draft stock. His work has helped shape the modern combine preparation landscape, particularly in speed development and explosive performance.Tony earned his Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from George Washington University, where his graduate research on exhaustive interval training was published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology. His career path included stops with the Washington Capitals, Orlando Magic, and Cris Carter's FAST Program before launching XPE in 2002.This episode dives into the realities of speed development, combine prep, and what actually moves the needle when athletes are trying to separate themselves at the highest level.XPE: https://tonyvillani.com/SHREDmill: https://tonyvillani.com/shredmill/
Keith Acton is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, with the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals and New York Islanders between 1980 and 1994. Keith and Terry Ryan to talk about Hockey Helps the Homeless and share many stories from his coaching and playing career. You can now watch episodes of Tales with TR on YouTube! Head over to https://www.youtube.com/@THPN to watch the latest episode Check out TerryRyan.ca Welcome to Tales with TR: A Hockey Podcast presented by The Hockey Podcast Network. Join former Montreal Canadiens' first-round draft pick & Shoresy star Terry Ryan, as he talks about the sport of Hockey, brings on various guests, and shares tales of his life and professional hockey career. Host: Terry Ryan @terryryan20 Network: @hockeypodnet Editor: Isha Jahromi - "The City Life Project" on Youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thanks for tuning in Washington Capitals fans! The Official Caps Chirp Podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network is back with another incredible NHL Playoffs episode with Josh and Kaufman. Join us as we talk all about what's going on across the league in the playoffs and in the offseason at large. Draft Kings Pick 6: https://tinyurl.com/DKP6THPN Use code THPN FakeWoodTwigs.com See less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brooks Laich is a Canadian former professional hockey player who spent most of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals after being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2001. He played over 700 NHL games as a center, known for his two-way play and penalty killing. After retiring, he started a travel company called “World Playground” that removes the commissions that have inflated travel prices for decades. For more information, go to worldplayground.coIN THE NEWS: Gavin Newsom under fire over $20M diaper deal tied to wife-linked nonprofit network, California mayor charged with acting as illegal agent for China, San Francisco plots outdoor smoking ban as locals erupt, Donald Trump Says He's Seriously Considering Making Venezuela the 51st State.Get it ON! FOR MORE WITH BROOKS LAICH:COMPANY: World Playground WEBSITE: worldplayground.coINSTAGRAM: @brookslaichFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @ adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69DATES: May 16, (Chula Vista, CA) May 29 (Kenosha, WI) LIVE SHOWS: May 14 - Covina, CA (Live Podcast)May 15 - Visalia, CAMay 16 - Modesto, CAMay 24 - Costa Mesa, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineCardiff.co/Adamfastgrowingtrees.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvQuince.com/ACSSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's Gary Galley (6:42) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about Carolina Hurricanes sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers, Jackson Blake's stardom, how the Canes can stay focused with a long layoff before the Conference Finals, how the Montreal Canadiens have found success against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Colorado Avalanche's adjustments ahead of Game 4 vs. the Minnesota Wild. Then, former Montreal Canadien Kirk Muller (28:26) joins the guys to chat about bringing out the torch before Habs vs. Sabres, the physicality in the series, the pressure to perform in big markets, and working with Alexander Ovechkin as the current assistant coach for the Washington Capitals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Thanks for tuning in Washington Capitals fans! The Official Caps Chirp Podcast on The Hockey Podcast Network is back with another incredible NHL playoff episode for you! Even though the Caps did not qualify for the playoffs, we're still here talking all about the NHL playoffs and the greatest trophy in history - Lord Stanley's Cup. Beyond the playoffs, there was a few spicy things to come out recently around the league so we'll also be talking about a ton of NHL league news. Most importantly, we'll be able to rub the Penguins' loss in our guests faces! Draft Kings Pick 6: https://tinyurl.com/DKP6THPN Use code THPN FakeWoodTwigs.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thanks for tuning in Washington Capitals fans! The Official Caps Chirp Podcast is back with another incredible episode. This week we're welcoming back Pittsburgh Penguins fans Brandon Kaufman and Josh Marshall. We're talking all about the NHL playoffs, the NHL at large, and of course your very own Washington Capitals! Don't miss it! Draft Kings Pick 6: https://tinyurl.com/DKP6THPN Use code THPN FakeWoodTwigs.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After winning the Eastern Conference during the regular season in 2024-25, the Washington took a step back finishing out of the playoffs.There was significant drop off from a number of key players, a major injury and a slide on both special teams.With Alex Ovechkin's return in question, the Caps are a team in flux as Ovi's decision will likely determine the path the team will take in 2026-27.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #WashingtonCapitals #AlexOvechkin #DylanStrome #AliaksaiProtas #ConnorMcMichael #Pierre-LucDubois #TomWilson #JakobChychrun #LoganThompson #RyanLeonard #JustinSourdif #IlyaProtas #SpencerCarbery #ChrisPatrick #JohnCarlson #DavidKampf #BrandonDuhaime #TrevorvanRiemsdyk #TimothyLiljegren #HendrixLapierre
On this episode of the DCRTV Podcast, former HFS morning host Wes Johnson and Creative Director Bill Glasser take you inside what was really going on as the station evolved from its free-form roots into a modern rock powerhouse.They describe it as a civil war inside the building, with longtime free-form DJs clashing with a new wave of talent and a very different philosophy about what the station should be.They also talk about the risks they were willing to take. Even something like the HFStival, which now feels legendary, started as a massive gamble that could have easily backfired. Bill walks through how the idea came together and why it wasn't some obvious win at the time.At the same time, they talk about the signal at 99.1… and why limitations that would become a bigger issue later didn't seem to hold them back.A big part of the conversation centers on attitude. HFS wasn't just playing different music, it was positioning itself against everything else on the dial. That anti-establishment mindset didn't just define the station, it influenced the audience in a way that's hard to replicate today.Bill also shares the story behind one of the most memorable radio campaigns ever, WTOP's “Your favorite radio station doesn't play songs.”And then there's what happened after. Wes talks about his role today as the PA announcer for the Washington Capitals, while Bill gets into a completely different chapter… including how he helped bring Howard Stern to Richmond and Norfolk, the behind-the-scenes dealmaking with Stern's agent, and the controversy that followed, which ended with a grocery chain spending millions to keep Stern off the air.More from DCRTV:DCRTV.comNewsletter signup: https://dcrtv.com/newsletterFollow DCRTV on FacebookSupport DCRTV on PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dcrtv-washington-radio-and-tv-podcast--6152954/support.
Alex Ovechkin spoke about his future this week, saying that he's ‘pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game. The question now becomes, has he played his last game in DC? We discuss all the possibilities of what 2026-27 and beyond looks like for Ovi and the Caps in this week's Best of Capitals!
Alex Ovechkin spoke about his future this week, saying that he's ‘pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game. The question now becomes, has he played his last game in DC? We discuss all the possibilities of what 2026-27 and beyond looks like for Ovi and the Caps in this week's Best of Capitals!
Alex Ovechkin spoke about his future this week, saying that he's ‘pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game. The question now becomes, has he played his last game in DC? We discuss all the possibilities of what 2026-27 and beyond looks like for Ovi and the Caps in this week's Best of Capitals!
Alex Ovechkin spoke about his future this week, saying that he's ‘pretty sure' he hasn't played his last game. The question now becomes, has he played his last game in DC? We discuss all the possibilities of what 2026-27 and beyond looks like for Ovi and the Caps in this week's Best of Capitals!
From 04/17 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies debate if the Capitals will bring back Alex Ovechkin.
From 04/17 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies break down Alex Ovechkin's future with callers.
On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to break the Montreal Canadiens' lines at practice, controversial decisions, what they team learned from last year's playoff series against the Washington Capitals, how the Habs should handle the physicality in their upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, under the radar players who could make a big difference, series predictions and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From 04/16 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies continue to break down Alex Ovechkin's potential retirement.
4.16.26, Kevin Sheehan reacts to Alex Ovechkin's comments about wanting to play for the Capitals next year and asks callers if they should bring the franchise legend back.
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NHL Legend Chris Pronger about his new book - EARNED: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors. Chris talks about his new book, taking a different path than his older brother Sean, lessons from his mentor Brad McCrimmon, current health, changes in today's game, why he's not interested in coaching, stuffing Justin Bieber into the boards, and his thoughts on this year's playoffs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From 04/15 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies recap Washington's win over Columbus last night.
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL goaltender and current TV analyst Cory Schneider (7:38) to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs from a goaltender's perspective and for his thoughts on Jonathan Quick's retirement. The guys are later joined by former NHL player and coach Tony Granato (28:16) for the coach's perspective of the postseason and his opinion on a few late-season head coaching changes, including the future of Rick Bowness in Columbus following his recent comments to the media. In the open, Dan and Shawn discuss the latest on Alex Ovechkin's future with the Washington Capitals, and the duo closes the show with Stanley Cup Playoff predictions.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness ripping his team post-game after their loss in the season finale to the Washington Capitals, before being joined by former NHL defenceman and ESPN Hockey analyst Erik Johnson (19:01) to chat about the glaring differences in interacting with current players as part of the media, his decision to step into working as an analyst after his playing career, what it's meant to him to play even a small part of a Stanley Cup winning team, the playoff picture in the West, and the mindset of a former first overall draft pick in the NHL. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Chris Pronger's recollection of being traded to Edmonton in 2005 from his newest book, and whether he should've revealed how he signed the contract. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
From 04/14 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies break down Alex Ovechkin's future with callers.
From 04/14 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies react to the Washington Capitals getting eliminated.
From 04/14 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies debate if Alex Ovechkin will retire after tonight's game.
The Flyers won last night, meaning the Caps' playoff hopes are over - does that now mean tonight in Columbus the end of the Ovi era?
From 04/13 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies debate if Alex Ovechkin will retire after this season.
From 04/13 Hour 4: Joe Beninati joins The Sports Junkies to break down Washington's playoff push.
Tarik El-Bashir joins the program to discuss the future of Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin.
The Washington Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, earning the nickname “Cockroach Caps” (coined by Brandon Duhaime) for their refusal to fade despite selling at the deadline. With young talent emerging, the Caps appear capable of retooling on the fly. The game marked the 100th and perhaps final time, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin went head-to-head, a subplot that added emotional weight to what feels like a quiet farewell tour for a true legend of the game. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators clinched a playoff spot but slipped into the second wildcard after an OT loss to the New Jersey Devils, though they remain a dangerous matchup thanks to strong defensive structure and a red-hot Linus Ullmark. Out West, the Los Angeles Kings have surged with four straight wins, holding a wildcard spot with games in hand and a favourable schedule against non-playoff teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Caps entered the weekend likely needing to win their final three games to get into the postseason – but we don't know, and won't until at least this summer, if this is the end of the line for Ovi! We discuss his future and the playoff push, and hear from Coach Carbs, Joe Beninati, and Tarik El-Bashir, on this week's Best of Capitals!
The Caps entered the weekend likely needing to win their final three games to get into the postseason – but we don't know, and won't until at least this summer, if this is the end of the line for Ovi! We discuss his future and the playoff push, and hear from Coach Carbs, Joe Beninati, and Tarik El-Bashir, on this week's Best of Capitals!
The Caps entered the weekend likely needing to win their final three games to get into the postseason – but we don't know, and won't until at least this summer, if this is the end of the line for Ovi! We discuss his future and the playoff push, and hear from Coach Carbs, Joe Beninati, and Tarik El-Bashir, on this week's Best of Capitals!
The Caps entered the weekend likely needing to win their final three games to get into the postseason – but we don't know, and won't until at least this summer, if this is the end of the line for Ovi! We discuss his future and the playoff push, and hear from Coach Carbs, Joe Beninati, and Tarik El-Bashir, on this week's Best of Capitals!
From 04/09 Hour 3: Tarik El-Bashir joins The Sports Junkies to discuss the latest Washington Capitals news.
From 04/09 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies give an update on Alex Ovechkin's retirement.
From 04/08 Hour 2: Spencer Carbery joins The Sports Junkies to break down the latest Washington Capitals news.
From 04/08 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies preview Capitals vs Maple Leafs.
From 04/07 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies debate if Alex Ovechkin will retire after this season.
The Caps head into the final 10 days of the NHL season fighting for their playoff lives – and a tough loss to New Jersey Thursday didn't help. We discuss all of the Caps' stretch run thoughts, as well as Ovi's future, in this week's Best of Capitals!
The Caps head into the final 10 days of the NHL season fighting for their playoff lives – and a tough loss to New Jersey Thursday didn't help. We discuss all of the Caps' stretch run thoughts, as well as Ovi's future, in this week's Best of Capitals!
The Caps head into the final 10 days of the NHL season fighting for their playoff lives – and a tough loss to New Jersey Thursday didn't help. We discuss all of the Caps' stretch run thoughts, as well as Ovi's future, in this week's Best of Capitals!
From 04/03 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies break down the latest Washington Capitals news.
C-Lo is in for Jerry with David Peterson's bad day in the Mets loss. We heard from Bo Bichette after the game who had an RBI. We heard audio of Tiger Woods during his arrest as he called President Trump from the scene. Montreal beat the Rangers at MSG and Jack Hughes had a night as the Devils beat the Capitals. Rutgers lost to Creighton in Las Vegas.
C-Lo starts with the sounds of the Mets losing in San Francisco. Frank The Tank went off on the Mets while he was on his way home from the Devils game. When he got home he really went crazy. He then went after Tommy Lugauer. We heard audio of Tiger Woods once police arrived to help him. Jack Hughes had a big night. We heard Jerry Recco on the call in Vegas as Rutgers lost to Creighton.
From 04/01 Hour 2: Spencer Carbery joins The Sports Junkies to discuss the latest Washington Capitals news.
4.1.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Capitals possibly sneaking into the NHL Playoffs, beware of April fools jokes and Dan Hurley's greatness as a College Basketball Coach.