Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals

Brian Maclellan and the Washington Capitals were busy in day one of free agency. Brian Maclellan addressed the holes in the lineup with truly top tier players

The Capitals had issues with consistency in net last season with Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov. Vitek was traded to the Devils in return for draft picks. One of those picks was Ryan Chesley. A really great defenseman to have in the pipeline. Ilya signed a one year deal with the Maples. Now that Mac cleared out any evidence of a truly poor goalie tandem, he signed the biggest name free agent goalie, Stanley Cup winner Darcey Kemper. Mac wasn't done yet as he signed Charlie Lindgren as Darcy's backup.

Mac then signed Dylan Strome to fill the spot of Nick Backstrom at second line center. Mac wasn't done yet as he signed forward Connor Brown to fill top line right wing Tom Wilson.

Mac then addressed issues on defense signing Erik Gustafsson, to a one-year, $800,000 contract on Wednesday, is expected to step into Schultz’s spot on the third pair.

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Brian Maclellan had a productive second day off free agency as he signs Dylan Strome to address the situation at second line center. Strome is coming off a strong year with the Chicago Blackhawks that saw him dish 22 goals and 26 assists in 69 games. Back in 2018-19, the 25-year-old had a 51-point season, followed by a 38-point seaon in 58 games in the COVID 19 shortened 2019-20 season

In the second segment I talk about the changes in net with Carl as we reflect on a great free agency with Brian Maclellan. Mac swung for the fences and landed the biggest goalie in free agency Darcy Kuemper. The Capitals also solidified the backup goalie situation by signing Charlie Lindgren. Charlie doesn't have a lot of NHL experience, but in his brief stint in the NHL has played very well and also performed at a high level in the AHL

In the final segment I talk about the future of the Washington Capitals. The Caps selections in this years draft and what to expect from this team in the fall.

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In this edition of Locked on Capitals I'm joined by Ben Raby of Caps radio and the Caps This Morning podcast. The Capitals GM Brian Maclellan said he was going to fix the problems in net and he did that today. We talk about the Washington Capitals signing Darcy Kuemper and what it means to this team. Mac also signed goalie Charlie Lindgren to a deal to be Darcy Kuemper's backup. We also talk about the other new Capitals acquisitions and where they fit into this lineup. The Capitals signed right wing Connor Brown. Right wing Tom Wilson will miss the first few months of the season, so it appears as they Capitals were trying to plug the hole in the lineup there.

In other moves the Capitals gave Marcus Johansson, Matt Irwin, and Eric Gustafsson new deal.

The Capitals were busy in free agency attempting the address the issues they see in the lineup

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NHL free agency is tomorrow, and Capitals have some big question to ask and some positions that need to be filled. In this episode I'm joined by: Michael Marzzacco of Stars and Sticks, Corey Swartz of Bears Hockey Nation and Hockey Troll of the Caps Chirp podcast as we talk about what positions need to get filled on the Washington Capitals. Will they swing for the fences and get Darcy Kuemper in net? Will they go after Patrick Kane to fill Tom Wilson's spot or will they really go for it and pursue Evgeni Malkin to fill Nick Backstrom's position? There will be a lot of players with new teams tomorrow. I expect the Capitals to be active and fill their greatest needs tomorrow.

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The Washington Capitals in a somewhat unexpected move didn't extend a qualifying off the Ilya Samsonov. This move came after the Capitals traded Vitek Vanecek to the New Jersey Devils last Friday. As it stands right now Capitals don't have an NHL ready netminder on the roster. This signals the change for the Capitals in net.

The free agency deadline is Wednesday July 13th, and the Capitals look to make some big moves in the net minding department. There's getting to be more and more talk of Darcy Kuemper coming to the Washington Capitals. The part that worries me is that Evolving-Hockey pegs Kuemper’s next deal at six years and $6.3 million per season. I'm not crazy about the term or the price but that's what you have to do to get an "elite level" goalie.

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In this episode Dan Holmi gives you his draft reaction. Did the Capitals select the right player in the first round by selecting Ivan Miroshnichenko? He has a great offensive upside, but he has health issues, and his defense could be a liability.

The Washington Capitals have a lot of questions to answer before Wednesday. The biggest question is who is their number one netminder going to be? The Capitals traded Vitek Vanecek to the New Jersey Devils and now they only have Ilya Samsonov on the team. The Capitals will need to swing for the fences and go after that marquee netminder. Rumors are swirling that Darcy Kuemper will be the next netminder. The Capitals have shown interest in Jake Allen and John Gibson. That Capitals don't have a lot of time to make to pull the trigger on the next number one netminder.

The Capitals were busy on day two of the draft. The biggest and best selection was defenseman Ryan Chesley. He is poised to be the next big-name defender on the Capitals in years to come. All in all, a great draft for this Washington Capitals team that looking to get younger and faster

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The Washington Capitals make their pick at number 20 in the first round and select Ivan Miroshnichenko.

Miroshnichenko was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The good news is that the curable around 88%, depending on the extent of the spread.

The Capitals did their due diligence on Miroshnichenko. Head athletic trainer Jason Serbus reviewed his medical records and the team interviewed him yesterday in Montreal.

Miro has some things in common with Alex Ovechkin. Both play left wing and both like to score from the left circle. Miro like to score the dirty goals from in front of the net too. Is he Alex Ovechkin 2.0?

Miro is more of a sniper than a playmaker, he's a great passer

His skating might be his most underrated tool. He is a dynamic skater with a powerful and agile stride. He can change directions quickly, forcing defenders into snap decisions that can lead to drawn penalties.

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The Washington Capitals wants to get younger and faster. Alex Alexeyev was poised to get a shot on the big team (Washington Capitals) He sustained an injury and required an operation on his shoulder that will have him miss 4-5 months. Does this injury diminish his chances of making the roster when he is ready to return?

The Capitals will need to make some big decisions before the start of next season. The Capitals need a good mix of youth and experience. Do they have the players the need on the Bears or the Stingrays? The Capitals need to weigh these decisions but do that quickly as the free agency dealing is July 13th.

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In this episode Dan Holmi review's Alex Ovechkin season and career. Some players lose their edge as they get older. That doesn't seem to be the case with Alex Ovechkin.

At the start of the 22-22 season, Ovechkin scored his 730th career goal, which him at sixth on the NHL’s All-Time great's list, first among active NHL players, and the most by any player in Washington Capitals history. During the season, he passed Dionne (731),  Hull (741), and  Jagr (766) on the All-Time list. He curently ranks third on the NHL’s All-Time list.

By scoring 50 goals during the 21-22 season this was the 16th season for Ovi to score 30 or more goals, second most in NHL history, only behind Gartner (17). It was the twelfth season for him to score at least 40 goals, which tied him with Wayne Gretzky for most in NHL history. It was the ninth season for him to score at least 50 goals which tied him with Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. It was his 17th season of scoring 20 or more goals and the 17th consecutive season he’s done that. 

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The Washington Capitals are looking for their number one netminder for next season. Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov were inconsistent throughout last season.

According to Elliotte Friedman the Washington Capitals have expressed interest in John Gibson

Gibson was 18-26-11 with a .904 save percentage, a 3.19 goals-against average, and a shutout in 56 games during the 2021-22 season.

Gibson has five years left on his contract with Anaheim. Gibson would be 6.4 mil against the salary cap

The Capitals need to swing for the fences and really go after that big name number one netminder.

Is John Gibson the next number one netminder for the Capitals? 

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