Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

It's the episode you've been waiting for. The long fabled, mythical lost mailbag podcast. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir sat down to answer listener questions...and then Barry Trotz resigned...and then John Carlson signed an extension. What were the real keys to winning the Stanley Cup? Who will be the odd-man out at center? What does the Stanley Cup say about Alex Ovechkin? Listen in for the answers to those questions and more!

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John Carlson wanted to stay in Washington, but he wasn't going to come cheap. The Capitals ponied up the cash, however, and signed their star defenseman to a big-time, big-money deal that will make him a Capital for the next eight years. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about his new contract, the trade that made it happen and take a look ahead to this week's development camp.

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Less than two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup, the Caps are in need of a new head coach after the resignation of Barry Trotz. How did we get here and where do both parties go from here? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break it all down.

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The Capitals had their Stanley Cup parade and their final media availability of the season over the week. Hear from Brian MacLellan, Barry Trotz, John Carlson and Philipp Grubauer, plus JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about their experiences at the parade.

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For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals are the Stanley Cup champions! It took the Caps just five games to dispatch the Vegas Golden Knights and bring Lord Stanley to Washington right where he belongs. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir try to make sense of it all.

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After two wins at home, the Caps sit just one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. A series that looked completely even in Vegas now looks like Washington's to lose. How have the Caps dominated a Vegas team that breezed through the Western Conference? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down the series and discuss whether it's already over or if the Golden Knights can battle back.

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For most people if you break even in Vegas, you've had a pretty good trip. The same applies to the Stanley Cup Final as the series shifts to Washington tied at 1. The Caps handed the Golden Knights their first regulation home loss of the postseason, but can Washington take advantage? The Caps have not been nearly as good at home as on the road in the playoffs. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down everything from the first two games of the series and look ahead to what is in store in the first Stanley Cup Final games to be played in Washington since 1998.

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Who will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir give their keys to the series and their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, JJ speaks with several member from the local media to get their insights and predictions.

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The Capitals are the Eastern Conference Champions! After dispatching Tampa Bay in Game 7, the Caps claimed the conference crown for just the second time in franchise history. But they're not done yet. Now it's on to Vegas to face the Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir break down the Caps' win over the Lightning and look ahead to the matchup with the Knights.

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The Eastern Conference Final is going the distance! After losing three straight to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Capitals won Game 6 to force a Game 7 in Tampa Bay. Can the Caps beat the Lightning one more time and advance to the Stanley Cup Final? JJ Regan, Tarik El-Bashir and special guest cameraman Mike D break it all down.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to schedule and time constraints, this podcast was recorded by phone and the audio quality is not up to our usual standards.

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