The Capital Building Podcast With Rob Carlin

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McMichael Finally Arrives Jan 25, 2021

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Due to a few major Covid suspensions and an injury to Tom Wilson, Caps fan got their first look at the future. Connor McMichael made his NHL debut on NFL Championship Sunday and did not look out of place. Hear his thoughts on his "lonely skate", what TJ Oshie thought of his game after his first 10 seconds.. and Craig Anderson discusses life as a mentor instead of a player.

Recap of First 3 Games Jan 19, 2021

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The Caps got off to a quick start to this new season with back-to-back wins in Buffalo. That included Vitek Vanecek's first NHL game and first NHL win. Plus, a wild shootout loss in Pittsburgh that saw a trend from last year creep back into play.... too many penalties.

The Goalies & Kuzy Guarantees 50 Goals Jan 12, 2021

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It's finally game week! The Capitals open their season Thursday night in Buffalo. Peter Laviolette has made his choices for his 2 goalies. Hear what went into the decision. Plus, how competition will make the defensemen better. And, Evgeny Kuznetsov makes a very bold guarantee.... about Ovi!!

Training Camp Day 3 Jan 07, 2021

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Zdeno Chara made his Capitals debut with the "A" group. Hear from his defense partner Nick Jensen on how it felt to play with a future Hall of Famer. Plus, how Chara intends on helping fellow Slovak Martin Fehervary make his way in the NHL. And, Peter Laviolette reminisces about his brief NHL career as a teammate of Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne.

Day 2 of Caps Camp Jan 06, 2021

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Ilya Samsonov updates us on his injuries, TJ Oshie tells us what the Caps need to do to get back to their winning ways and Brenden Dillon on his new partnership with Justin Schultz. Plenty to get to from Day 2 of Caps Camp.

Happy Hockey Season Jan 05, 2021

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It's been 5 long months since their disappointing playoff failure. But, finally, the Capitals are back on the ice! Rob is joined by Samantha Pell of the Washington Post as well as Ben Raby of the Caps Radio Network to discuss how the team will look different under Peter Laviolette. Plus, we'll hear from the new coach as well as Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom & John Carlson as the pursuit of another Stanley Cup begins!

Camp Laviolette Is Almost Here Dec 30, 2020

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With the new season finally just around the corner, Peter Laviolette addresses the media. He explains his philosophy on this bizarre training camp, updates the goalie situation, gives his thoughts on the new taxi squad, plus why he had to turn down dinner with Alex Ovechkin. It's the best of Laviolette's meeting with the media on this week's Capital Building Podcast.

Hockey's Back... But Hank Is Gone Dec 22, 2020

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The NHL announces a new season will begin in less than a month. That's the good news. The bad news - Henrik Lundqvist announces he's stepping away from the game to deal with a heart condition. Shocking & scary news. Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic is Rob's guest as they discuss the major stories that have come up over the last 2 weeks.

Conversation with 2-Time NCAA National Champion Hunter Shepard Dec 10, 2020

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He led Minnesota-Duluth to back-to-back national titles. He played in a record 115 straight games! He signed with the Caps organization as an undrafted free agent goalie with dreams of making it to the big club. Hunter Shepard is now with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL (and, yes, I realize I said USHL at the start of the podcast.) and their season starts this weekend. He's the guest on the Capital Building Podcast.

Memories Of MCI Dec 08, 2020

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December 5, 1997. The day the Capitals moved from the Cap Center into the shiny new MCI Center. WMAR-TV sports reporter Shawn Stepner was at the last game in the old barn... and the first game in the new one. Plus, he's a lifelong Caps fans who grew up in Bowie idolizing Rod Langway. Guess who he watched Game 5 of the Stanley Cup with on June 7, 2018?? Yep! Shawn is Rob's guest on the Capital Building Podcast on the anniversary of that first game downtown.