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Japers' Rink Radio

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings

For fans of the Washington Capitals.

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Episodes

Episode 222: Semblance of a System with Bailey Johnson

October 30, 2023 21:58 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

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.

Episode 221: New Beginnings With Bailey Johnson

June 19, 2023 18:52 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

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!

Episode 220: Orlov, Hathaway & Chychrun, Oh My! (w/ Tarik El-Bashir)

February 28, 2023 19:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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Episode 219: One Last Ride (w/ Samantha Pell)

February 03, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

On her last appearance on Japers Rink Radio, Greg & Sam discuss the Caps latest mediocre play and reflect on her time on the beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 218: Ovechkin Milestones and Playoff Chances

December 01, 2022 00:06 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 217: Caps Slickly Dispatch the Oilers (w/ Alex)

November 09, 2022 21:05 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Greg is joined by Japers' Rink's Alex Ervin to discuss the Caps recent play, their injury issues, and how they think Caps Twitter could change in light of the recent changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 216: The Caps Connor Conundrum (w/ Sammi Silber)

October 26, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 215: The 2022-23 NHL Season Preview (w/ Luke)

October 11, 2022 04:51 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Greg is joined by Japers' Rink's own Luke Adomanis to preview the Caps season, make predictions, and preview the rest of the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 214: Pell & The Caps Return (w/ Samantha Pell)

October 05, 2022 19:40 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Greg is joined by The Washington Post's Samantha Pell to preview the Caps season and go over their performance in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 213: Caps Bet it on Black(hawks) (w/ Jfresh)

July 22, 2022 01:37 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 212: Breakdown Day 2022

May 15, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 211: First Round Preview

May 01, 2022 22:08 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Jon Press joins Adam Stringham to breakdown the Capitals' first round matchup with the Panthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 210: Post Deadline Break

April 01, 2022 00:14 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Jon Press and Adam Stringham talk about the Capitals' rivals, likely playoff opponents, and how the Capitals have played since the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 209: Back on Track?

March 17, 2022 18:16 - 25 minutes

Are the Washington Capitals rounding into form at the right time? Kevin Klein joined Adam Stringham to discuss on the latest Japers' Rink Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 209: Back on Track?

March 17, 2022 18:16 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MB

Are the Washington Capitals rounding into form at the right time? Kevin Klein joined Adam Stringham to discuss on the latest Japers' Rink Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 208: Diagnosing Disaster

March 02, 2022 04:03 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

Corey Sznajder joined Adam Stringham to break down the Capitals play before and after the turn of the calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 208: Diagnosing Disaster

March 02, 2022 04:03 - 28 minutes

Corey Sznajder joined Adam Stringham to break down the Capitals play before and after the turn of the calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 207: Looking for the Answers with J.P.

February 10, 2022 03:17 - 58 minutes - 33.4 MB

The special teams are lackluster and the goaltending porous... Jon Press joined Adam Stringham to talk about how the team can get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 207: Looking for the Answers with J.P.

February 10, 2022 03:17 - 58 minutes

The special teams are lackluster and the goaltending porous... Jon Press joined Adam Stringham to talk about how the team can get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 206: Capital Doldrums

February 04, 2022 07:07 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Greg & Adam discuss the Caps recent play, their horrible powerplay. and who they'd like to get at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 206: Capital Doldrums

February 04, 2022 07:07 - 41 minutes

Greg & Adam discuss the Caps recent play, their horrible powerplay. and who they'd like to get at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 205: Back from Break (w/ Samantha Pell)

January 07, 2022 09:54 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 204: Caps Cameo Conundrums & Corollary Concerns (w/ Tarik El-Bashir)

December 10, 2021 07:34 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 203: Checking in w/ Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder)

December 02, 2021 00:53 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 202: Paradigm Shifts & The Caps (w/ Micah Blake McCurdy)

November 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 201: The Caps are Kicking Ass & Taking Names (w/ J.P.)

November 15, 2021 23:39 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 200: The Capitals Are on a Roll-ish

November 05, 2021 19:16 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 199: Kuznetsov is Back

October 22, 2021 15:46 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MB

Kevin Klein joins Adam Stringham to talk about the Capitals' hot start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 198: Insider's Season Preview (w/ Samantha Pell)

October 11, 2021 20:46 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 197: It's (Almost) Hockey Time! (w/ Corey Sznajder)

October 11, 2021 06:07 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Greg & Adam are joined by long-time guest Corey Sznajder to preview the upcoming season, including where the Caps will finish in the Metro, who they're excited to see, and other exciting storylines around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 196: Caps Season Preview & Predictions (w/ J.P.)

September 28, 2021 23:23 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Greg & Adam are joined by J.P. to preview the upcoming season. Discussions include whether the Caps can stave off father time, what the Metro will look like, and some specific player predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 195: Madness in the Metro (w/ JFresh)

August 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 194: Caps Offseason + Ovi Extension (w/ Samantha Pell)

July 29, 2021 15:06 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Greg is joined by The Washington Post Caps beat writer Samantha Pell to discuss the Caps (lack of) free agent moves, the Ovi extension, and the latest on Kuznetsov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 193: Rink Wraps (Backstrom to Dowd)

July 02, 2021 13:46 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Greg & Adam start Rink Wraps with a look at the seasons of Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Zdeno Chara, Brendan Dillon, and Nic Dowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 192: Caps Fan Roundtable (w/ Fatou Bah, Marie Smith, and Lindsey Novak-Duchaine)

June 16, 2021 03:44 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 191: Tough Love Edition (w/ Chris Watkins)

June 10, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 190: Breakdown Observations and Long Term Questions (w/ Sammi Silber)

June 03, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 189: What Comes Next

May 27, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 188: Mid-series check-in (w/ J.P.)

May 21, 2021 00:22 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 187: Let's get these games started (w/ Corey Sznajder)

May 14, 2021 23:58 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

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Episode 186: Capitals v. Bruins Preview (w/ Samantha Pell)

May 13, 2021 14:25 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 185: Tom Wilson Something Something

May 05, 2021 01:26 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 184: The Stretch Drive With Alan May

April 28, 2021 22:38 - 28 minutes - 16.3 MB

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 183: The Caps Performance Through 4-20 Has Us a Bit Green (w/ J.P.)

April 21, 2021 03:27 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 182: EMERGENCY EPISODE: Caps Complete Blockbuster Trade for Anthony Mantha (w/ Samantha Pell)

April 13, 2021 01:15 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 181: The Capitals and the Trade Deadline (w/ Chris Watkins)

April 10, 2021 00:28 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 180: The Alexander Ovechkin Appreciation Episode (w/ Kevin)

April 01, 2021 03:20 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 179: A Pair of Existential Caps Fans (w/ Peter Hassett)

March 25, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 178: Checking in with Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder)

March 19, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour

Greg & Adam are joined by Corey Sznajder to discuss the Caps recent winning streak, whether Ovechkin can catch Gretzky, and pick the NHL award winners at the halfway mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 177: Old Friends Reunited (w/ Rob Parker)

March 11, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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