Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

An absolute must listen as Rob Carlin sits down with the active legends for the Capitals as they discuss their incredible careers in tandem. Highlights include a young Alex Ovechkin announcing Nicklas Backstrom as a draft pick, memories of finally winning the Cup, and so much more.

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Big weekend for Rob as he made his NHL play by play debut while pinch-hitting for Joe B. In this episode, Rob also chats with the Caps Head Coach Todd Reirden (6:43) as he enters his 2nd season at the helm.

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Rob, Brian, and J.J. start by telling you what happened in the 2nd preseason game vs. St. Louis before rounding out our interviews from Media Day. First, it's Nick Jensen (12:06), who the Caps recently signed to a 4 year deal. Then, Dmitry Orlov (19:52) tells Rob on how he plans to improve upon last season. Finally, 22 year old Jonas Siegenthaler (26:02).

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Rob, J.J, and Brian recap the Preseason Opener vs. Chicago before continuing our series of player interviews. First, Jakub Vrana, where he definitively tells us the proper pronunciation of his first name (10:29). Then, Braden Holtby (20:11) , where of course the first question is regarding contract talks. Finally, Carl Hagelin (25:57), who signed a 4 year deal with Washington in the off-season.

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On this latest edition, hear Rob's conversations with a trio of players, 2 of which are new to Washington. First up is Michal Kempny, who spent the off-season rehabbing from his torn hamstring. Then, winger Richard Panik (9:51) who signed a 4 year deal with the Caps in the offseason. Finally, its Radko Gudas (18:14), a defenceman the Capitals traded for from Philadelphia this summer.

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Rob Carlin, JJ Regan and Brian McNally give their complete reaction to Evgeny Kuznetsov being handed a 3 game suspension from the NHL and how the Capitals will fare without Kuzie for the first 3 games. Both Evgeny Kuznetsov and Todd Reirden's complete press conferences are also included.

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At Capitals Media Day on the brink of Training Camp, Rob sits down with 2 important players for the 2019-2020 Caps, T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson. He talks to them about having a different sort of summer this year compared to 2018, thoughts on the new season, and their opinions on what the best goal of last season actually was.

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After a few nervous moments on Twitter, Alex Ovechkin is OK following an awkward fall during an informal skate. Rob is joined by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic and Tom Gulitti from NHL.com to look at what the Caps look like as Training Camp is around the corner.

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Rob sits down with one of the original Capitals goalies who was there in the mid to late 70's when the franchise was in a much different place, Bernie Wolfe. Bernie talks about what it was like to play on such a bad team and also has to great stories about his post playing career that you must stick around for (39:03).

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The final leg of the Atlantic Division preview focuses on 2 teams that do not have high expectations entering this season. We start by speaking with Helene St. James from the Detroit Free Press on the Red Wings and what effect Steve Yzerman will have on his return to Hockeytown as GM. Then we wrap up with Bruce Garrioch from the Ottawa Sun on the rebuilding Senators (26:42).

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