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Japers Rink Radio Episode 246: The Unacceptably Late Season Preview (w/ Corey Sznajder)

Greg is joined by longtime friend of the podcast Corey Sznajder to preview the Caps 2025-26 campaign and touch on a few other NHL topics. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-15
51:15

Episode 245: The Ultra-Comprehensive Caps-Canes Preview (w/ Corey Sznajder)

Longtime guest Corey Sznajder joins Greg for a brief recap from the Caps-Habs series and then do a deep preview of the Caps 2nd round series with the Hurricanes. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-03
01:23:54

Episode 244: Starts with the Start (w/ Adam Stringham)

Greg & Adam discuss the Caps-Canadiens series so far and how the Caps can close it 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. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-30
01:01:21

Episode 243: Caps Take the First Two (w/ Rob Parker)

Greg is joined by fellow Japers Rink contributor Rob Parker to discuss the first two games of the Caps-Habs series and preview the next two in Montreal. 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. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-25
57:10

Episode 242: First Round Preview (w/ Bailey Johnson)

Greg is joined by Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post to preview the Caps first round meeting with Montreal. 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_, on Bluesky at @baileyannej.bsky.social 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-20
30:44

Episode 241: Une Discussion sur les Canadiens de Montréal (w/ Andrew Berkshire)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-17
01:02:35

Episode 240: Lets Make Fun of the Rangers (w/ Chris Watkins)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-10
01:20:28

Episode 239: Just a Long Podcast about Alex Ovechkin (w/ Adam Stringham)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-08
48:33

Episode 238: Ovechkin's Legacy (w/ Adam Gretz)

Greg is joined by Adam Gretz to discuss Ovechkin's legacy, the Caps upcoming play, and how their reloading has differed from the Penguins. 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, plus check out their Substack at https://adamgretz.substack.com/. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink and can be found at www.japersrink.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

04-05
01:11:57

Episode 237: String is back! (w/ Adam Stringham)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-30
49:13

Episode 236: Quarterly Check-In with Corey (w/ Corey Sznajder)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-20
01:16:42

Episode 235: Can the Caps Construct a Consistent Core? (w/ Jfresh)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-14
01:20:04

Episode 234: Trade Deadline Special! (w/ Tarik El-Bashir)

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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-09
47:17

Episode 233: Goalies vs. Shooters (w/ Micah McCurdy)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

03-03
01:00:08

Episode 232: You Should Believe (w/ John Walton)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-27
47:11

Episode 231: 4 Nations but 0 Caps (w/ Sean McIndoe)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-20
42:39

Episode 230: Anatomy of a Successful Team (w/ J.P.)

Greg is joined by J.P. to discuss their thoughts on the Caps recent play and look back on their season so far. 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 @JapersRink and @japersrink.bsky.social. Japers' Rink Radio is a product of Japers' Rink, which can be found at www.japersrink.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-14
01:09:22

Episode 229: Japers' and the Washington Post: Reunited (w/ Bailey Johnson)

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

02-04
38:56

Episode 228: Greg Squared (w/ Greg Wyshynski)

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-29
24:59

Episode 227: Coaching the Caps (w/ Jack Han)

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-21
54:34

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