Caps Rink Report with Tarik El-Bashir

It's the mailbag podcast! JJ Regan with special guest Ryan Billie answer pressing questions from the listeners. Is it time to get frustrated with Evgeny Kuznetsov? What does the future hold for players like Andre Burakovsky and John Carlson? Plus, they discuss an unthinkable trade!

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JJ Regan is joined by Capitals Radio Network host Ben Raby as they talk about the first half of the season including Alex Ovechkin's resurgence, Andre Burakovsky's struggles and if defense is the biggest weakness for the team.

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Andre Burakovsky is a very skilled player, but he is having a tough season. How can the Caps get him going, but not take away minutes from other forwards who are playing well? Plus, if defense is a need for the Caps, why did they not take a chance on Cody Franson? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss and take your questions with the listener mailbag.

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Tom Wilson joined the podcast to talk about his big season and how he balances his offensive and physical play. Plus, we talk about T.J. Oshie's struggles and Alex Ovechkin's big season.

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In the midst of their three-game losing streak, the Caps' offense went dry. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about whether it is time to worry about the offense or if this is just a blip on the radar. Plus, they open up the mailbag and respond to questions about a possible trade involving a certain Buffalo Sabres forward.

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People don't send letters to Santa anymore, they send them to the Capitals Faceoff Podcast. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir answer fan questions plus touch on the Caps reclaiming Nathan Walker and the return of T.J. Oshie from injury.

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One month ago, the Caps lost an ugly game to the Colorado Avalanche. In the rematch, however, they dominated Colorado and look like a completely different team. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss how the Caps have improved so much over the past month. They also talk about what the return of T.J. Oshie will mean for the lineup.

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There has been plenty of movement of late within the Caps roster. JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about what the return of Andre Burakovsky adds, why the loss of Nathan Walker doesn't hurt as much as you may think, they give their thoughts on Joe Thornton's hit and open up the mailbag for listener questions!

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With three straight wins including a back-to-back against Tampa Bay and Toronto, last week felt like a turning point for the Caps. Was it? We hear Barry Trotz's thoughts and JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir discuss how impressive the Caps look and if that will last. Plus, Tarik talks about being with the Caps on their visit to the children's hospital and then we open up the mailbag.

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The Capitals' top offensive players are slumping. Could the solution be to reunite Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie? JJ Regan and Tarik El-Bashir talk about why that not be as simple as it sounds. Also, they talk about the all important Thanksgiving benchmark for NHL teams and Oshie roasts JJ for asking about it!

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