Hosts Matthew Zator and Kyle Knopp get together with Washington Capitals writer Luke James to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. They dive into everything from the new additions of Dylan Strome and Connor Brown, which players need to step up in the absence of Nicklas Backstrom to the development of Connor McMichael and the new tandem of Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren.

They also discuss some of the big storylines going into the season and identify some potential breakout stars, players that need to bounce back, X-factors, trade bait, and much more.

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0:46 Expectations for Dylan Strome & Connor Brown

3:24 How much will the Capitals miss the presence of Nicklas Backstrom this season?

5:33 Does Connor McMichael take a step forward in his development in 2022-23?

7:44 Who needs to step up the most without Backstrom in the lineup?

9:07 How much closer do you expect Ovechkin to get to Gretzky’s goal record?

11:44 How does the forward group match up with the other teams in the Metro?

13:17 What are your expectations for Erik Gustafsson?

15:02 Does John Carlson continue his assault on the record books this season?

17:13 Does Fehervary continue to solidify his status as a top-four defenceman?

19:37 How does the defence corps match up with the other teams in the Metro?

21:19 What are your expectations of the new tandem of Kuemper and Lindgren?

24:44 How does the goaltending match up with the other teams in the Metro?

27:18 Biggest Storyline or Question Mark

27:50 Breakout Stars

28:34 Bounce-Back Candidates

29:00 Potential X-Factors

29:44 One Rookie/Prospect That Could Make the Team

30:28 Other Players to Watch

31:48 Who will lead the team in scoring (forwards & defence)?

32:20 Potential Trade Bait

32:49 Where will the Capitals finish in the standings & Will they make the playoffs?

33:15 One Bold Prediction or Hot Take for the 2022-23 Season

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