The Capital Building Podcast With Rob Carlin Blue Wire

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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!