Japers' Rink Radio (Japers' Rink Radio)
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| 20 Mar 2025 | Episode 236: Quarterly Check-In with Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder) | 01:10:49 | |
Longtime guest Corey Sznajder joins Greg to discuss a wide range of Caps topics, including how the Caps make adjustments, why Pierre-Luc Dubois fits with Alex Ovechkin, and how the Caps organization develops players effectively. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @ShutdownLine and Bluesky at @allthreezones.bsky.social, plus check out their website at https://www.allthreezones.com/. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | Episode 205: Back from Break (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:42:59 | |
Greg returns from a brief hiatus and is joined by The Washington Post's Samantha Pell to discuss the Caps injury updates, their powerplay struggles, and the Caps (non-existent) plan for Connor McMichael | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Episode 218: Ovechkin Milestones and Playoff Chances | 00:47:37 | |
Things aren't looking great for the Caps... but have they done well enough to make the playoffs when they get healthy? J.P. joins Adam to discuss on the latest JRR. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | Episode 232: You Should Believe (w/ John Walton) | 00:46:02 | |
Greg is joined by Caps Radio Announcer John Walton to discuss the Ovechkin goal chase, when he started to believe in the Caps, and what to do about the third line. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @JohnWaltonPxP. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Episode 210: Post Deadline Break | 00:34:25 | |
Jon Press and Adam Stringham talk about the Capitals' rivals, likely playoff opponents, and how the Capitals have played since the trade deadline. | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Episode 195: Madness in the Metro (w/ JFresh) | 01:05:05 | |
Greg is joined by JFresh to break down the Caps offseason and the direction of the team, along with analyzing the moves that the rest of the Metro made. | |||
| 05 Nov 2021 | Episode 200: The Capitals Are on a Roll-ish | 00:42:42 | |
Jon Press and Kevin Klein join Adam Stringham for Japers' Rink Radio's 200th episode. The trio discuss how the Capitals are playing, Ovechkin's stellar start, the team's injury woes and more! | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | Episode 184: The Stretch Drive With Alan May | 00:28:20 | |
Alan May, NBCSN-Washington Analyst and former NHL player, joined Adam Stringham to discuss all things Washington Capitals including: how the Capitals' system under Laviolette compares to Reirden's, what Anthony Mantha has brought to the team, Tom Wilson's play and much more! | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | Episode 137: The All-Decade Team(s) | 01:23:14 | |
Jon Press and Adam Stringham did a fantasy draft to create two all-decade teams! Which one of them did a better job? After you listen cast your vote! | |||
| 10 Apr 2021 | Episode 181: The Capitals and the Trade Deadline (w/ Chris Watkins) | 00:45:15 | |
What's going on with Jakub Vrana? Should the Capitals make some crazy moves at the trade deadline? Chris Watkins joined Adam Stringham to answer those questions and more on the latest episode of Japers' Rink Radio | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Episode 162: Adam Vingan on What To Expect | 00:31:48 | |
Adam Vingan, of the Athletic, covered the Nashville Predators for the majority of Peter Laviolette's tenure with the team. He joined Adam Stringham to tell Capitals fans what to expect from the team's new head coach. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Episode 215: The 2022-23 NHL Season Preview (w/ Luke) | 01:07:29 | |
Greg is joined by Japers' Rink's own Luke Adomanis to preview the Caps season, make predictions, and preview the rest of the NHL. | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Episode 155: Round 1, Game 1 Recap | 00:16:30 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps opening round loss to the Islanders. | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Episode 173: Shoes & Baseballs (w/ Pat Holden) | 00:39:52 | |
Greg & Adam welcome Pat Holden back to the podcast and the trio discuss the Caps recent play, whether they're any good, and conclude with some baseball chatter. | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Episode 165: The Unsolved Mysteries of the UFA Market (w/ Micah Blake McCurdy) | 00:57:42 | |
Greg is joined by Micah Blake McCurdy to discuss the UFA moves, the Caps window, and how teams should approach free agency. | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Episode 233: Goalies vs. Shooters (w/ Micah McCurdy) | 00:56:35 | |
Micah McCurdy joins Greg to discuss the state of the Caps, what really drives play, and how offense works in the modern NHL. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Bluesky at @hockeyviz.com and check out their website at www.hockeyviz.com. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Episode 202: Paradigm Shifts & The Caps (w/ Micah Blake McCurdy) | 01:01:10 | |
In the latest episode of Japers' Rink Radio, Greg is joined by Micah Blake McCurdy to discuss the Caps and analytics, what he's seeing league-wide, and his thoughts on whether the Caps could use load-management. | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | Episode 149: The NHL Pause (w/ Greg Wyshynski) | 00:30:07 | |
Greg is joined by Greg Wyshynski of ESPN to discuss the coronavirus pause, whether it affects Ovi's hunt for the goal-scoring record, and what they've been up to while stuck at home. | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | Episode 140: The Caps Trade Value Edition (w/ Luke Adomanis) | 00:57:40 | |
Greg & Luke rank the trade value of all 23 players on the Caps active roster-plus a surprise announcement at the end! | |||
| 21 Jul 2019 | Rink Wraps: Holtby to Wilson | 01:03:04 | |
Adam and Greg wrap up the seasons of Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuzetnsov, Alex Ovechkin and more! | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Episode 174: The CoronaCaps (w/ Chris Watkins) | 00:41:11 | |
Adam & Greg are joined by Chris Watkins and the two discuss the NHL coronavirus concerns, how the Caps have looked, and some other topics around the NHL. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Episode 208: Diagnosing Disaster | 00:28:07 | |
Corey Sznajder joined Adam Stringham to break down the Capitals play before and after the turn of the calendar. | |||
| 23 Oct 2019 | Episode 131: Metropolitan Madness | 00:54:28 | |
Greg is joined by Sammi Silber of Sporting News to discuss the Caps, the Metro, and her new gig at Sporting News. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Episode 220: Orlov, Hathaway & Chychrun, Oh My! (w/ Tarik El-Bashir) | 00:19:20 | |
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| 20 Feb 2025 | Episode 231: 4 Nations but 0 Caps (w/ Sean McIndoe) | 00:39:26 | |
In the latest Japers' Rink Radio, Greg is joined by Sean McIndoe to discuss the Tom Wilson-less Canadian team, the Caps defying expectations, and the Hall of Fame cases for John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @DownGoesBrown and Bluesky at @downgoesbrown.bsky.social, along with his writing at: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/sean-mcindoe/ Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 10 Aug 2020 | Episode 154: 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview (w/ Chris Watkins) | 00:59:04 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by Chris Watkins to preview & predict the first round and give cup picks...and listen to Greg surprise Chris & Adam with the winner of the draft lottery. | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Episode 203: Checking in w/ Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder) | 01:11:39 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by Corey Sznajder to talk about the Caps collapse, what he's seeing from the Caps blue line, and presents some solutions for the Caps powerplay. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Episode 219: One Last Ride (w/ Samantha Pell) | 01:08:11 | |
On her last appearance on Japers Rink Radio, Greg & Sam discuss the Caps latest mediocre play and reflect on her time on the beat. | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | Episode 144: The Geeks Take Columbus (w/ Alison Lukan) | 00:35:12 | |
Greg is joined by special guest Alison Lukan and discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Analytics Conference, whether the Caps defy analytics, and how the Jackets have stayed afloat despite injuries. | |||
| 05 May 2021 | Episode 185: Tom Wilson Something Something | 00:45:45 | |
Greg & Adam fly solo on this episode to discuss the Tom Wilson fallout and discourse, explain their concerns about Ovechkin's injury, and answer some fan questions (including about Kuznetsov & Samsonov). | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Episode 159: Caps in the Big Apple (w/ Fatou Bah) | 01:01:50 | |
Greg is joined by special guest Fatou Bah and they discuss her experiences leading the Caps NYC Crew, her experiences as a black women hockey fan, and what she'd like to see the Caps do this offseason. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Episode 191: Tough Love Edition (w/ Chris Watkins) | 01:01:56 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by Chris Watkins to offer an in-depth review of the Caps roster, preview the Ovechkin contract, and evaluate the steps the Caps need to be competitive moving forward. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | Episode 148: Good Cop, Bad Cop (w/ Kevin) | 00:40:02 | |
Greg, Adam & Kevin discuss the Caps recent play, whether Reirden should be fired, and Carlson's Norris case. | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | Episode 160: The 10-Year Reunion (w/ Tarik El-Bashir) | 01:04:33 | |
Greg is joined by The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir 10 years from his last appearance on JRR, and the two discuss how the Caps compare to other DC franchises, what went wrong in the bubble, and what the Caps will do this offseason. | |||
| 07 Jan 2025 | Episode 225: Caps at the World Juniors (w/ Luke Adomanis) | 00:27:03 | |
Greg is joined by Luke Adomanis to discuss the various Caps prospects who performed at the World Junior Championships last week. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 27 May 2021 | Episode 189: What Comes Next | 01:03:04 | |
Jon Press joins Adam Stringham to breakdown what went wrong in the Capitals' first round loss to the Bruins, what it means for the future of the franchise and what to expect this offseason. | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 | Episode 167: How Much a (NHL Player) Cost (w/ J.P.) | 00:59:36 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by J.P. to discuss the Caps offseason, new jerseys, and the three play an extra special quiz. | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | Episode 209: Back on Track? | 00:24:49 | |
Are the Washington Capitals rounding into form at the right time? Kevin Klein joined Adam Stringham to discuss on the latest Japers' Rink Radio | |||
| 30 Mar 2025 | Episode 237: String is back! (w/ Adam Stringham) | 00:44:58 | |
At long last, Greg is rejoined by Adam Stringham to talk about his thoughts on the Caps season and preview some upcoming playoff matchups. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @stringhama. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 25 Feb 2020 | Episode 146: The Caps Russian Roulette Deadline (w/ Peter Hassett) | 01:12:46 | |
Greg is joined by RMNB's Peter Hassett and the two discuss the deadline, where the Caps are at, and whether Pittsburgh will again torment the Caps. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Episode 179: A Pair of Existential Caps Fans (w/ Peter Hassett) | 01:05:03 | |
Greg is joined by RMNB's Peter Hassett and the two discuss their varying opinions on Evgeny Kuznetsov, which defensemen are playing well, and how to think about hockey analysis. | |||
| 04 Feb 2025 | Episode 229: Japers' and the Washington Post: Reunited (w/ Bailey Johnson) | 00:36:48 | |
Greg is joined by Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post to discuss the Caps recent big game against Winnipeg, her piece about Logan Thompson, and the Caps trade deadline plans. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @BaileyAJohnson_ and find her writing at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/bailey-johnson/ Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Episode 177: Old Friends Reunited (w/ Rob Parker) | 01:05:11 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by former JRR regular Rob Parker to discuss the Caps recent 3-goal collapse, the Wilson suspension, and whether the nets should be bigger. | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | Episode 190: Breakdown Observations and Long Term Questions (w/ Sammi Silber) | 01:12:10 | |
Greg is joined by Japers' Rink writer Sammi Silber to discuss what went wrong against Boston, what the future outlook for the team is, and how they should prepare for the expansion draft. | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | Episode 213: Caps Bet it on Black(hawks) (w/ Jfresh) | 00:56:41 | |
Greg is joined by Jfresh to discuss the Caps offseason moves, including the goaltending and forward upgrades, and both preview the rest of the Metro division. | |||
| 01 May 2022 | Episode 211: First Round Preview | 00:55:56 | |
Jon Press joins Adam Stringham to breakdown the Capitals' first round matchup with the Panthers | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Episode 216: The Caps Connor Conundrum (w/ Sammi Silber) | 01:03:45 | |
Greg is joined by Washington Hockey Now's Sammi Silber to discuss the Caps uneven play, why we care about Connor McMichael's ice time, and the reverse retro jerseys. | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | Episode 235: Can the Caps Construct a Consistent Core? (w/ Jfresh) | 01:15:52 | |
Jfresh joins Greg to discuss how the Caps managed to retool and whether that's a model for the rest of the league, debate Karlsson vs. Carlson, and Ovechkin's linemates. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @Jfreshhockey and check out their Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/jfreshhockey. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 31 Oct 2019 | Episode 132: Isabelle Khurshudyan | 00:31:00 | |
Isabelle Khurshudyan, winner of the 2018 Red Fisher award, joined Adam Stringham to discuss her favorite moments from her tenure as the Capitals' beat writer. | |||
| 16 Oct 2019 | Episode 129: The Caps & Nats Connection | 00:39:07 | |
Greg & Adam talk about the Nationals & Caps, the first few games of the year, and take a look at the week ahead. | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | Episode 142: The Coin Flip League (w/ Sean McIndoe) | 00:41:49 | |
Greg is joined by Sean McIndoe of The Athletic, and they discuss Ovechkin's greatness, whether Backstrom is a Hall of Fame player, and evaluate Caps 1980's music videos. | |||
| 02 Jul 2021 | Episode 193: Rink Wraps (Backstrom to Dowd) | 00:32:20 | |
Greg & Adam start Rink Wraps with a look at the seasons of Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Zdeno Chara, Brendan Dillon, and Nic Dowd. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Episode 214: Pell & The Caps Return (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:49:52 | |
Greg is joined by The Washington Post's Samantha Pell to preview the Caps season and go over their performance in camp. | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Episode 227: Coaching the Caps (w/ Jack Han) | 00:51:06 | |
Greg is joined by Jack Han to discuss the Caps system and their recent play, his thoughts on Pierre-Luc Dubois, and where the Penguins and Caps differ. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @JhanHky and his substack is at https://jhanhky.substack.com/ The piece Greg referenced on the podcast can be found at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/11/04/age-capitals-center-lars-eller-sought-teach-himself-skate-again/ Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Episode 186: Capitals v. Bruins Preview (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:31:31 | |
Greg is joined by The Washington Post's Samantha Pell to preview the Caps series with the Bruins, break down who will match up against Boston's top two lines, and give a special bonus prediction! | |||
| 14 May 2021 | Episode 187: Let's get these games started (w/ Corey Sznajder) | 00:55:53 | |
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Episode 206: Capital Doldrums | 00:39:21 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps recent play, their horrible powerplay. and who they'd like to get at the trade deadline. | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Episode 158: What Happened? (w/ Peter Hassett) | 01:08:17 | |
Greg is joined by RMNB's Peter Hassett to debrief from Caps/Isles, make Bruce Boudreau impressions, and talk about their ideal roster mix. | |||
| 04 Jan 2025 | Episode 224: Crossovers and Dangles (w/ Sammi Silber) | 01:13:26 | |
In the latest episode of Japers' Rink Radio, Greg is joined by The Hockey News writer and former Japers' Rink contributor Sammi Silber to discuss Spencer Carbery, Alex Ovechkin's play, and how the Caps prospects have been playing at the World Junior Hockey Tournament. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Episode 183: The Caps Performance Through 4-20 Has Us a Bit Green (w/ J.P.) | 00:57:52 | |
Greg is joined by J.P. to talk about the Caps play of late, discuss who they want to play in the first round, and reflect on Backstrom's legacy in DC. | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Episode 221: New Beginnings With Bailey Johnson | 00:23:04 | |
Bailey Johnson, the new Capitals beat report for the Washington Post, joined Adam Stringham to discuss all things Capitals and her first thoughts on the beat! | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | Episode 161: SPECIAL EPISODE- Caps Hire Peter Laviolette (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:20:03 | |
Greg is joined by Samantha Pell of the Washington Post and the two discuss the Laviolette hire, close the book on Reirden, and what Laviolette's hire will mean for the Caps going forward. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | Episode 228: Greg Squared (w/ Greg Wyshynski) | 00:21:00 | |
Greg is joined by ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to discuss the Caps, ESPN's plans for Ovi's goal chase, and Logan Thompson's contract extension. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @wyshynski. Wes Johnson's GoFundMe can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/unleash-the-fury-for-the-love-of-wes-johnson Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com | |||
| 07 Feb 2020 | Episode 143: Would You Rather: Another Cup or the Goals Record? (w/ J.P.) | 00:55:05 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by J.P. and discuss the Caps recent play, make trade deadline suggestions, and debate whether they'd rather have another Cup or have Ovechkin get the all time goals record. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Episode 201: The Caps are Kicking Ass & Taking Names (w/ J.P.) | 00:56:54 | |
Greg is joined by J.P. to discuss the Caps recent winning streak, marvel at Ovechkin some more, and discuss which younger players they've liked. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Episode 182: EMERGENCY EPISODE: Caps Complete Blockbuster Trade for Anthony Mantha (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:20:14 | |
Greg is joined by Samantha Pell of The Washington Post to discuss the big trade for Anthony Mantha, what to think of Jakub Vrana's tenure in DC, and the downstream impacts of this trade. | |||
| 02 Oct 2019 | Episode 128: The (un)official 2019-20 Capitals Preview | 00:54:56 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the latest roster moves (including 3 goalies making the opening night roster), preview the Caps 2019-20 season, and then take a look at the rest of the Metro division and the NHL. | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Episode 163: Caps Draft Preview (w/ Luke Adomanis) | 00:43:10 | |
Greg is joined by Japers Rink writer Luke Adomanis to preview the upcoming draft and UFA market. | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Episode 176: Fans in the Building (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:30:18 | |
Greg is joined by The Washington Post Capitals beat writer Samantha Pell and the two discuss fans being back in buildings, Kuznetsov's season, and Backstrom's scoring touch. | |||
| 31 Jul 2020 | Episode 153: The Games Have Started! + Playoff Preview | 00:34:45 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps preseason game, the goaltending situation, and preview the play-in round | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | Episode 169: The Insider Season Preview (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:32:18 | |
Greg is joined by Washington Post Capitals beat writer Samantha Pell and the two discuss the new-look blue line, the 3rd line, and how Ovechkin continues to amaze. | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Episode 180: The Alexander Ovechkin Appreciation Episode (w/ Kevin) | 00:33:39 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by Kevin Klein to discuss the greatness of Ovechkin, Kuznetsov's improved play, and whether the Caps can stop blowing leads. | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Episode 151: We're (Kinda) Back! (w/ Luke) | 00:39:50 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by Luke Adomanis to discuss their thoughts on the NHL reboot, whether the Caps will play well, and the Olympics returning. | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | Episode 223: We're back! (w/ Corey Sznajder) | 01:16:13 | |
Japers' Rink Radio is back! Greg welcomes longtime guest Corey Sznajder to do a deep dive into the Caps hot start, including in-depth discussions about Spencer Carbery, the new acquisitions, and how everything is fitting together. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 15 May 2022 | Episode 212: Breakdown Day 2022 | 01:04:28 | |
Jon Press and Adam Stringham discuss what went wrong in the Capitals first round series against the Panthers and what comes next. Do the Capitals have a clear path forward? | |||
| 06 Dec 2019 | Episode 136: Midnight Madness | 00:30:13 | |
With the Caps on the road late at night, Greg & Adam discuss the Caps, Backstrom negotiating without an agent, and how to stay awake. | |||
| 22 Nov 2019 | Episode 135: Leafs and things (w/ Andrew Chelney) | 01:01:45 | |
Greg is joined by Andrew Chelney (@ChelneyAndrew) of XM and the podcast ChelSquared (@ChelSquared) to talk about the Babcock firing, exciting teams around the NHL, and his thoughts on the Islanders insane stretch | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | Episode 199: Kuznetsov is Back | 00:34:03 | |
Kevin Klein joins Adam Stringham to talk about the Capitals' hot start to the season. | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | Episode 170: The Outsiders Season Preview (w/ J.P.) | 00:59:09 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by J.P. to preview the upcoming season, the battle on the blue line, the Caps depth, and give their conference and cup picks. | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | Episode 134: Road Warriors | 00:46:07 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps play lately, the outlook for the Metro division, and whether it is cold in Buffalo. Please rate/subscribe/review this podcast so that others can find it! You can find Greg at @GregY_JR, Adam at @stringhama, and the show at @JapersRinkRadio. | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | Episode 147: The Home Stretch | 00:37:41 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps play, how their deadline acquisitions are fitting in, and play a little game of "who would you like to play in the first round" | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | Episode 226: Japers' Rink Radio Raids The Athletic (w/ Dom Luszczyszyn and Shayna Goldman) | 01:00:37 | |
In a special episode of Japers' Rink Radio, Greg is joined by both Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic? Will Greg make Dom eat literal crow? Will they all instead present reasoned and civilized takes on the Caps and other NHL topics? Listen and find out! You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Episode 175: Are the Caps Any Good? (w/ J.P.) | 00:47:49 | |
Greg & Adam are joined by J.P. to talk about the Caps, how the lines are optimized, and Ovechkin's start to the year. | |||
| 27 Sep 2019 | Episode 127: Six Swing Caps Fans (w/ Greg Wyshynski) | 00:51:03 | |
Greg is joined by Greg Wyshynski of ESPN to discuss their outlook on the Metro, whether Holtby & Backstrom will re-sign, and the media landscape in hockey | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | Episode 157: The Mid-Series Check-In | 00:38:27 | |
Greg & Adam discuss Games 3 & 4, the comeback, and blindly speculate on whether Bruce Boudreau could return. | |||
| 15 Aug 2020 | Episode 156: Game 2, Round 1 Recap (w/ J.P.) | 00:32:54 | |
Greg is joined by Jon Press and the two discuss Todd Reirden's underwhelming tenure and whether the Caps can get back into the series. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Episode 222: Semblance of a System with Bailey Johnson | 00:26:11 | |
Bailey Johnson joined Adam Stringham to discuss how the Capitals have righted the ship over their last few games. Are the goals coming for Ovi? How has Evgeny Kuznetsov played under new coaching? Is Connor McMichael the real deal? We answer those questions and more on this episode of JRR. | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Episode 192: Caps Fan Roundtable (w/ Fatou Bah, Marie Smith, and Lindsey Novak-Duchaine) | 01:03:56 | |
In this special edition of Japers' Rink Radio, Greg is joined by Fatou Bah, Marie Smith, and Lindsey Novak-Duchaine to discuss the trials and tribulations of Capitals fandom. Topics include Tom Wilson breaking the Rangers, how they developed their own Caps community, and their suggestions for new fans. | |||
| 09 Mar 2025 | Episode 234: Trade Deadline Special! (w/ Tarik El-Bashir) | 00:43:37 | |
Greg is joined by Monumental Sports and TNT journalist Tarik El-Bashir to discuss the Caps trade at the deadline and how the team looks afterwards. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter at @Tarik_ElBashir and hear them on Monumental and TNT broadcasts. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com.
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| 22 Jan 2020 | Episode 141: That one about Ovi (w/ Dimitri Filipovic) | 00:38:34 | |
Greg is joined by special guest Dimitri Filipovic, where they discuss Ovechkin's greatness, the new Backstrom contract, and what their ideal NHL broadcast looks like. | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | Episode 171: Caps Covid Concerns Crest | 00:29:26 | |
Greg & Adam discuss the Caps COVID issues, what this means going forward, and what they've thought about the first 4 games. | |||
| 22 Oct 2019 | Episode 130: That one about the Nats | 01:02:35 | |
Greg is joined by Jacob Rasch of the Raschcast to preview the Nats in the World Series and what the Nats run means to D.C. | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Episode 204: Caps Cameo Conundrums & Corollary Concerns (w/ Tarik El-Bashir) | 00:55:32 | |
Greg is joined by Tarik El-Bashir of the Athletic to discuss the COVID outbreak, speculate about the deadline a bit, and discuss which Capital would do best on Cameo. | |||
| 20 Dec 2019 | Episode 138: Caps Superlatives (w/ Maddie Rundlett) | 00:53:03 | |
Greg & Maddie discuss & debate some Caps superlatives, including the Capital most likely to be in a heist movie, best smile, and favorite Capitals player. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Episode 198: Insider's Season Preview (w/ Samantha Pell) | 00:41:09 | |
Greg is joined by The Washington Post Capitals beat writer Samantha Pell to preview the Caps season including updates on the Caps veterans, how the rookies have looked in camp, and what she's thinking about the Caps chances this year. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Episode 239: Just a Long Podcast about Alex Ovechkin (w/ Adam Stringham) | 00:46:47 | |
Greg & Adam discuss Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal and his legacy. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter and Bluesky. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 20 Feb 2020 | Episode 145: Trade Deadline Preview w/ Adam Gretz | 00:26:33 | |
Adam Gretz and Adam Stringham breakdown the NHL Trade Deadline and the Capitals' acquisition of Brenden Dillon | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | Episode 241: Une Discussion sur les Canadiens de Montréal (w/ Andrew Berkshire) | 00:59:17 | |
Greg is joined by Andrew Berkshire to preview the Caps upcoming matchup with Montreal and discuss Montreal's season. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Bluesky and check out his writing at: https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/author/andrew-berkshire/. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||
| 21 May 2021 | Episode 188: Mid-series check-in (w/ J.P.) | 00:39:45 | |
In this playoff-edition of Japers Rink Radio, Greg is joined by J.P. himself to discuss the Caps play, how they'd rejigger the defensive pairs, and the impact of Eller's absence. | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | Episode 240: Lets Make Fun of the Rangers (w/ Chris Watkins) | 01:16:50 | |
Longtime guest Chris Watkins joins Greg to discuss Ovechkin, what the Caps roster construction does right, and bury some dirt on the New York Rangers. You can follow the show on Twitter at @JapersRinkRadio and Greg at @GregY_JR. You can also follow Greg on Bluesky at @gregyoung.bsky.social. You can follow our guest on Twitter and Bluesky. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. | |||