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Alz Caps

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

Former Washington Capitals First Round Pick and Longtime D Karl Alzner is joined by AP Caps Reporter Stephen Whyno for a inside look at the Washington Capitals and the NHL.

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Episodes

Ryan Leslie Joins Alz Caps

November 30, 2022 18:41 - 36 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Ryan Leslie from SportsNet to discuss the Caps and other NHL topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not a Thankful Season Yet

November 25, 2022 16:53 - 48 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by NHL.com writer Jackie Spiegel as the Caps skate into the holiday season looking to find some consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Weyrich Joins Alz Caps

November 14, 2022 19:55 - 36 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk to new Caps beat reporter Matt Weyrich from NBC Sports Washington/Monumental. And the guys talk about a split with the Lightning over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cap Aaron Volpatti Joins Alz Caps

November 02, 2022 22:26 - 46 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap turned author Aaron Volpatti for a walk down memory lane. Whyno calls this his "most fun" episode of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heating Up at Home and in Richmond...?

October 27, 2022 14:23 - 35 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the latest recent wins by the Caps over LA and NJ and talk to Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch not only about the Caps but the potential for growing the sport in Richmond VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Season Ups and Downs

October 21, 2022 15:33 - 30 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk about the Caps two game win streak including a victory over former coach Bruce Boudreau and the downs of a recent loss in Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rough Start to the Season

October 14, 2022 17:35 - 43 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk about the season starting for the Caps with 2 regulation losses. Plus NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger rejoins the show to discuss the start of the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps Season Preview

October 06, 2022 18:27 - 28 minutes

Karl and Stephen preview the 2022-2023 Caps season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Odds on the Caps

September 30, 2022 16:43 - 35 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk to VSIN hockey analyst Andy MacNeil about the Caps chances of being a Cup contender this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camp is Open!

September 23, 2022 00:28 - 26 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the opening of Caps training camp including updates on the injury status of Nick Backstrom, Tom Wilson, TJ Oshie and Carl Hagelin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Gormley Joins Alz Caps

September 20, 2022 03:07 - 33 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps beat writer Chuck Gormley as they discuss old stories and talk about the current Caps roster as camp gets set to open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buble and Ovi

September 09, 2022 16:45 - 46 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the return of Alex Ovechkin to team skates and the moment Michael Buble put on Karl's jersey at a DC concert. Plus, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com joins the guys to discuss the Caps young players and answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Caps Goalie Charlie Lindgren Joins AlzCaps

September 02, 2022 20:05 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk to newly acquired goaltender Charlie Lindgren about coming to play in Washington, what his previous NHL experiences were and he answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Abraham Will Ask Questions

August 27, 2022 00:48 - 35 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk Caps and fallout from asking tough questions of teams the media covers with ABC 7's Scott Abraham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Up in Toronto?

August 23, 2022 23:45 - 47 minutes

Inside the Maple Leafs reporter David Alter joins Karl and Stephen to talk about Toronto's chances to finally get over the hump, how they compare to the Cup contending teams in Washington and he'll answer Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian McNally Joins Alz Caps

August 14, 2022 21:45 - 31 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by NBC Sports Washington's Brian McNally to discuss what covering the Caps is like, sharing some Alzner stories and answering Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on Soto and a Long Caps Summer

August 05, 2022 11:33 - 30 minutes

Karl discusses the trade of former Nationals star OF Juan Soto and the idea of playing in DC. Plus the guys talk about the long summer for hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl's Skills Coach Joins The Show!

July 28, 2022 22:34 - 46 minutes

Karl Alzner's skills coach Joe Calvano joins the show to discuss working with NHL players like Karl and many others plus what training is like for the younger generation of hockey players. Plus Joe answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pace Sagester Joins Alz Caps

July 22, 2022 18:32 - 53 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps PR guy Pace Sagester to talk Alzner and Caps stories. Plus Karl discusses the developmental camp that just finished and his role broadcasting the scrimmage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps are Active in Free Agency

July 16, 2022 02:17 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss all the moves the Caps made in free agency and react to some of the bigger player decisions around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Wideman Joins Alz Caps

July 11, 2022 00:31 - 43 minutes

Former Caps D Dennis Wideman joins Kalr and Stephen to share stories from his long career in the NHL and he answers Karl's stupid questions. Plus Karl and Stephen have some thoughts from the NHL draft in Montreal. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Bluechew is ordered online and mailed discreetly to your home and our listeners can get a full month of Bluechew free after a $5 shipping when ...

Matt Hendricks Joins Alz Caps

July 01, 2022 18:56 - 40 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap Matt Hendricks. They look back at the Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup and share stories from Matt's time in DC. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Bluew can be ordered online and is shipped discreetly to your house. Our listeners can get a full month free of Bluechew products after paying a $5 shipping charge. Use the link below and type in promo...

Brooks Orpik Joins Alz Caps

June 24, 2022 16:53 - 32 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Caps D Brooks Orpik to talk memories of DC, having played for both the Caps and Penguins among a fun walk down memory lane. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed for your needs that uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Our listeners can get a full month free of Bluechew products after paying only $5 shipping. Bluechew is ordered online and mailed discreetly to your home. Use the link below for one full month fr...

T.J. Oshie Joins Alz Caps

June 15, 2022 22:46 - 35 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Capitals winger T.J. Oshie to talk about hockey, golf, life as a Dad, where'd he play if it wasn't in DC (no he's not leaving) and answers Karl's stupid questions. Trouble with ED? Try Bluechew, the product specifically designed to help you and your needs that comes to your house discreetly in the mail. Bluechew uses the same active ingredients as Cialis and Viagra. Try a full month free after paying only $5 shipping when you sign up at Bluechew.com using the pr...

The Caps, the Avs and Tom Cruise

June 10, 2022 15:30 - 51 minutes

Stephen and Karl talk to Tarik El-Bashir of TNT and the Athletic to discuss the state of the Caps roster, the Avalanche's run through the West to the Cup Final and a lot of thoughts on Top Gun Maverick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Brown Joins Alz Caps

June 03, 2022 16:42 - 37 minutes

Former NHL.com Caps correspondent Katie Brown joins Karl and Stephen to discuss the news of Tom Wilson's ACL tear, how the Caps summer is shaping up and she answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backstrom/Wilson Future

May 25, 2022 16:31 - 33 minutes

In their first offseason episode, Karl and Stephen discuss the short and long term future for Nick Backstrom and the likely long recovery for Tom Wilson. Plus they talk about Peter Laviolette's future and weigh in on the Lightning who are driving toward a rare three peat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps fall in OT, lose Series to Panthers, Season Over

May 14, 2022 18:37 - 30 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the game six loss to the Panthers that ends the Caps season and what issues they expect to be addressed in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps blow 3 goal lead in game 5

May 12, 2022 03:35 - 29 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the Caps blowing a 3 goal lead to lose game 5 to the Panthers 5-3. Florida now leads the series 3-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps lose 3-2 in OT, Series Tied 2-2

May 10, 2022 17:30 - 41 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the 3-2 loss at home to the Panthers last night that tied the Caps series with Florida at 2-2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps Blast Panthers 6-1, Lead Series 2-1

May 08, 2022 20:17 - 25 minutes

Karl and Stephen break down the dominant game 3 win by the Caps and look ahead to potential adjusments by the top seeded Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Beats the Caps 5-1 to tie the series 1-1

May 06, 2022 03:07 - 26 minutes

Karl and Stephen recap the Caps game 2 loss to the Panthers 5-1 that evened the series at 1 game a piece. They also discuss potential changes for game 3 including whether Ilya Samsonov should be in net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caps Win Game One vs Florida 4-2

May 04, 2022 02:55 - 21 minutes

The Caps beat the Panthers in game one of their first round playoff series 4-2 in Sunrise FL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing the Panthers Series

May 01, 2022 00:18 - 21 minutes

Karl and Stephen preview the first round playoff series between the 8 seed Caps and President's Trophy winning Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ovi Scare

April 26, 2022 00:08 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the injury to Caps star Alex Ovechkin with only 3 games left in the regular season. Plus they touch on the playoffs coming, Karl's trip to Vegas and the passing of NHL legend Guy Lafleur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Regan Joins Alz Caps

April 20, 2022 00:36 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by JJ Regan of NBC Spirts Washington to talk about the Caps potential playoff opponents, their improved play of late and the passing of Islanders legend Mike Bossy. Plus JJ answers Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Caps Rock the Habs and Head West

April 18, 2022 23:57 - 25 minutes

Karl and Stephen discuss the Caps 8-4 win over Montreal and the rest of their 5 game road trip starting in Colorado Monday. Karl discusses his trip to Vegas to see the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Helmer Hershey Bears VP of Hockey Ops

April 15, 2022 00:04 - 34 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by former Cap, now current Hershey Bears VP of hockey operations Bryan Helmer for a discussion about the Caps prospects, the modern game and some stories from sharing the ice together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Hot Tom Wilson and Auston Matthews

April 13, 2022 14:38 - 43 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by NHL.com writer Mike Zeisberger to discuss the red hot play of Tom Wilson and the huge statistical season by Leafs star Auston Matthews. The guys also talk about the Caps 4 game win streak and Mike answer's Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey Wives Join Alz Caps

April 08, 2022 23:30 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Karls' wife Mandy and two other hockey wives, Julie Petry and Angela Price. They talk about the hockey life, dealing with social media and answer Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Price and Julie Petry/Line Change

April 08, 2022 23:30 - 37 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Karls' wife Mandy and two other hockey wives, Julie Petry and Angela Price. They talk about the hockey life, dealing with social media and answer Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexa Landestoy Joins Alz Caps

April 03, 2022 20:21 - 42 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Alexa Landestoy of NBC Sports Washington to discuss the state of the Caps and answer Karl's Stupid Questions. Plus the guys look at the controversial hit and fight by former Cap Jay Beagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Long Break

March 31, 2022 03:18 - 36 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by NBC Sports Washington's Andrew Gillis to talk about the long week off for the Caps after a loss to the Hurricanes and another interesting chapter for Tom Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicky Apples and Abbey Mastracco

March 29, 2022 00:29 - 49 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Abbey Mastrocco from the Record in New Jersey to talk about the Caps, Devils and the NHL. She also answers Karl's stupid questions. Plus the guys talk about Nick Backstrom's special night celebrating 1000 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor McMichael Joins Alz Caps

March 24, 2022 00:09 - 38 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Caps C Connor McMichael to discuss the state of the Caps and deal with Karl's Stupid Questions. Plus the guys recap the trade deadline and the moves the team made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe B-The Foodie Who Knows Ovi

March 17, 2022 12:56 - 43 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Joe Beninati, voice of the Capitals to share stories of his many years calling the team's games including all of Alex Ovehckin;s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sammi Silber Joins Alz Caps

March 14, 2022 23:12 - 45 minutes

Sammi Silber from Washington Hockey Now joins Karl and Stephen to discuss the state of the Caps and endures Karl's stupid questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Pell Joins Alz Caps

March 08, 2022 14:58 - 36 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Samantha Pell of the Washington Post to talk about the latest win streak for the Caps and their western Canada trip this week. Plus Sam answers Karl's Stupid Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis and Hockey, Bars and Almost Brawls

March 03, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes

Karl and Stephen are joined by Arlington native, Caps fan and professional tennis player Denis Kudla about near bar brawls with Karl, how he got into hockey, why the greats in tennis are so different and other topics like going to China and growing up in Virginia with an Easter European background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Burnside Joins Alz Caps

March 02, 2022 00:48 - 52 minutes

Karl and Stephen talk to Scott Burnside who writes for the Daily Faceoff and the Carolina Hurricanes about the recently skidding Capitals and other topics from the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices