Lindgren joins team USA at the World Championships. Miro & the Bears pick up a big win in game 2.
Charlie lingren joins Team USA and even Mir nenko in the Hershey Bears pick up a big win in game number [Music] two your locked on capitals your daily podcast on the Washington Capitals part of the lockon podcast Network your team every day well hello and welcome into this edition of locked on capitals I’m so glad you decided to join me today as always this podcast is free and available on all the major platforms including the Sirius XM app and on YouTube and I want to thank you for making this your first listen each and every day my name is Dan homy I’ve covered the capitals for the last three seasons for locked on and various other outlets before that I’m also the host of the weekly show called the capitals minute cast available wherever you find your podcasts you can find me on Twitter it’s tcaps 28 you can find the show on Twitter it’s lockon caps and the best way that you can help grow the show is to subscribe or follow lockon capitals on YouTube and comment anything down below so in this edition of locked on capitals we talk about Team USA and their impressive win today and how Charlie lingren joined the team what will that mean for Charlie and Team USA a little bit later we will talk about how the Hershey Bears got a big win in game number two and that was in large part due to a certain player who is that player I’ll talk about that and then a little bit later we will talk about how Koozie is changing his role with the hurricanes and in the National Hockey League but just to get it going here talking about first of all a decisive Victory uh for Team USA that is absolutely killing it and uh it’s some really fun hockey to watch if you guys haven’t had a chance to watch any of it a lot of the uh games are on the NHL network on the state side and Johnny goodro he was clutch for Team USA broke the American all-time assists and points record in the 10 to one Victory while Brock Nelson tied the US goals record record so a stunning display by Team USA a dominant Victory 10 to1 I don’t think that that’s any clear case of who won that game uh Alex nalich uh playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins that’s his home team made 13 saves to secure a victory in the recent game so Charlie lingren did in fact join the team but he did not play in the game but he is available uh if called upon Johnny goodro was clutch like I said playing just a huge game for Team USA and it was very impressive watching some of the highlights back wow a team that was totally engaged uh notable moments in the games that stood out me including goals by Luke Hughes Brock Nelson and Brady kachuck kachuck notably scored a hattrick while goodro set a new American Career assist Mark and you know the thing that I like about these games is it’s like an allstar game except the players are putting in the effort uh often times when you see in an All-Star game they kind of mail it in because they don’t want to get hurt and the games don’t really mean anything these games have some significance and it’s fun to see these players playing together at such a high caliber the US dominated the game out shooting Kazakhstan 58 to4 and displaying a strong power play performance 12 different players contributing points for Team USA with stand out per performances from Matt baly Johnny Goodrow Brady kachuck and Zack rinsky uh just a a bulldozing of Kazakhstan and a definitive win uh so Charlie lingren he did decide to join the team after all initially he said he wasn’t going to join the team because he was going to go turkey hunting uh with his grandpa back in Minnesota and I think that ultimately why he turned it down initially was because still the the bitter taste of losing in four games in the playoffs to the New York Rangers was in his mouth and I think for you know a period of time he wanted to distance himself and uh now that he’s removed a little bit from that whole series I think that when the opportunity presented itself that he could represent Team USA he did uh the right thing the United States has added goendale lingren to their men’s national hockey team roster for the IIHF Men’s World Championship lingren joins a team due to injury to Detroit Red Wings net minder Alex lion and I think that Charlie lingren if he would have taken them up initially could have very well have been the starter we know what Charlie lingren meant to the capitals and how clutch he was and not one of just the better net minders for the capitals but in all of the NHL despite joining the team late it is unlikely that lingren will see any action with a starting position likely to go to well what we saw today or Trey Augustine uh but just taking a look you know why he was even considered and what he meant for the capitals lingren was coming off a successful season in the NHL with the Caps posting a 256 and seven record during the regular season and registering a 2.67 goals against average and a 0.911 save percentage with six shutouts so to say he you know got lucky for part of the Season would not be true he was lights out for the capitals All Season uh when you know to be honest with you Darcy keer was not uh he played a key role in helping Washington secure the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference that is an understatement and you know uh I I know that Darcy keer is a very capable net minder but I think that if Darcy was in there uh towards these you know final months of the season I don’t think the capitals would have even qualified for the playoffs period I I really do believe that so Charlie linger was very instrumental uh in the capitals getting where they were at but taking a look at where Team USA sits now Team USA has a 4-2 record in the preliminary round of the International Tournament with wins over Kazakhstan Germany France and Poland and losses to Sweden and Slovakia in overtime the US is now in second place in group b just two points behind Sweden and one point ahead of both Germany Slovakia Poland Kazakhstan France and lva sit at the bottom of the group so excuse me one point ahead of Germany and Slovakia Poland Kazakhstan and France and ltia sit in the bottom of the group so uh taking a look at it uh Team USA is playing some really great hockey and of course uh being that I’m from the United States I would love for them to win it all uh but Martin farari played some pretty good hockey as well it’s fun to see these uh players play outside of their their home teams you know seeing Johnny goodro playing for the Team USA seeing Martin ferar and Charlie lingren not wearing Capital sweaters but how they play uh for their home country it’s it’s just some fun hockey to watch and again if you get a chance to watch it do it uh the capitals got eliminated early uh and if you’re for whatever reason not watching any of the playoff hockey in the NHL it is some really uh exciting hockey to watch again on the state side mostly on the NHL Network let’s hope uh that Team USA can keep rolling and hopefully you know maybe Charlie lingren will get an opportunity stranger things have happened but in any event Team USA with a dominant Victory let’s hope they can keep rolling all right so coming up here Straight Ahead we will talk about how the Hershey Bears got two big wins so some people think well maybe the Hershey Bears got lucky in the first game but they’re not going to be able to do it in the second game well they did just that and it was due in large part to one player in particular who am I talking about I’ll discuss Straight Ahead policy genius is the country’s leading online insurance Marketplace it saves you time and money so you can provide your family with a financial safety net starting today and it’s something that you can do right now say you’re a married guy or gal out there and you have children why not you know take some of the confusion and worry about the future by getting life insurance so your spouse and family can be uh protected in the event that something happens to you I have a 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could save that’s policygenius.com locked on NHL are you watching Fox Sports or ESPN on your TV all day have to turn down the volume with all the shouting make the switch to lockon sports today a free 247 sports streaming Channel program for you every day to bring you the biggest stories without all the screaming locked on sports today brings you the can’t miss analysis opinions and news streaming 247 on YouTube or the free Amazon Fire TV channels app part of the locked on podcast Network your team every day all right welcome back into this edition of locked on capitals part of the locked on podcast Network your team every day so the Hershey Bears are roll at home at Giant Center was rocking uh post capacity capacity is supposed to be around 9,000 I think they said there was 10,000 fans at Giant Center and it was some fun hockey to watch I wasn’t able to be at Giant Center but I watched on AHL TV and it was quite something even Mir schenko well he is making a name for himself and I think pretty much cementing himself on the roster for the capitals in the fall but it wasn’t just even Mir nenko capitals prospects even Mir nenko and Henrik slop here they stood out in the game leading the Bears to a strong victory over the Hartford wolf pack Meo scored two goals including an impressive power play goal a highlight re goal make no mistake about it check it out uh kind of reminds me kind of Alex oetkin 2.0 I guess I’m going to say and L here also contributed with a goal in a 4 to2 win for Hershey in game two two of the Atlantic division finals giving them a two to nothing lead uh they are on the verge of something great yet again Meo in particular has been absolutely exceptional scoring five goals in the last three games while L here has also made valuable contributions to the team’s playoff campaign and you know you take a look at it l here we know what he did for the capitals you know I think it’s a safe thing to say he has a spot on the roster in the fall but Meo kind of a guy that was bounced up and down a bit not solidifying his spot on the big team I think could do that if he continues to get solid contributions and it wasn’t just that it was net minding and you know I Bang the Drum all the time for Hunter Shephard but Shep Daddy was in beast mode stopping 22 of 24 further solidifying the Hershey Bears Victory with such impressive performances from key players the Bears are in a strong position as they continue their playoff journey and it’s a it’s fun hockey to watch you know and it’s it’s fun it’s it’s a team that’s playing very very well and I think that that is ultimately what I like about it I saw the struggle with the capitals that is not the case with the Bears and they’re on the verge of great things the Bears uh four to2 victory over the wolf pack in game two of the Atlantic division finals was highlighted by meal’s two goals positioning Hershey with a two to nothing lead in the series The the team has displayed dominance on home ICE winning all four of their playoff games in front of their fans there is strength at Giant Center the Bears can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a win in game three at Hartford let’s hope that that positive Mojo continues on the road uh where the Hartford wolf pack will be playing at home I think they have what it takes uh because you take a look at the Bears they’re not eeking into Victory they’re not backing into Victory these are decisive uh victories and I’ll make no mistake about it uh the hardford wolf pack got in towards the end of the game where all of a sudden you’re oh my gosh it’s four to2 uh let’s kind of clamp down but I think that ultimately what it was about was Hunter Shepard was getting screened that led to the opportunities but they were F they found a way to slam the door on the Hartford wolf pack and won a big win and it wasn’t just a big win for the Bears it was quite an evening for head coach Todd Nelson in his 61st AHL playoff Victory surpassing Bears Legend Frank Mathers for sole possession of fourth place and AHL history the team’s performance was highlighted by a power play goal early in the first period and a standout performance by even mirish Neno who secured the second goal of the night in the middle period uh so you know the tough thing a bit Bittersweet about Todd Nelson is that he is doing such a good job I would be most surprised after this you know playoff series resumes or The Calder Cup that he doesn’t get plucked up and and scooped up by an NHL team and you know all you know I’m it’s a bit selfish on my part I want him to stay within the capitals organization uh playing you know being the head coach of the Bears I think partom me thought you know if things didn’t work out with Spencer carbury that Todd Nelson would be the perfect guy I just don’t think that that is going to be feasible and I think that ultimately he is going to get scooped up by another team uh because we know what the Bears and Todd Nelson did last season they won a cder cup and they’re well on their way to doing that again but this has been an excellent opportunity for players to Showcase and it’s not just about Meo and laier guys that have had their opportunity on the big team it’s also about maybe names that fly a little bit under the radar but should be familiar to you if you are a capitals fan Ethan Frank and Jake Massie also contributed to the team Success With Frank scoring the game-winning goal and Massie Ed another goal to secure a four to nothing lead although the wolf pack did manage two goals late the Bears strong performance led to a well deserved Victory a decisive Victory uh this team is rolling and I don’t think that there’s anyone that’s going to stand in their p in their play in their way that’s going to stop them I know that we saw the struggles what happened uh last season you know in the final round there that you know it seemed like oh the Bears going to be able to do it I don’t think that there’s necess necessarily another team in the AHL that’s quite the same with what they faced last year maybe there is but I think that the Bears are firing on all cylinders and I’m GNA already say go ahead and say they are my favorite to win The Calder Cup yet again all right so coming up here next we will talk about aeni KET off and how he is not the young guy in the league anymore he’s kind of turned into the Elder Statesman and taking on a different role on the hurricane and in the NHL what is that role I’ll discuss Straight Ahead passion drive and patience the formula for winning championships is also what keeps your ride or die alive eBay everything you need to maintain your vehicle and level it up to Peak Performance superchargers roof racks exhaust kits LED headlights and more whether you’re into speed power or style eBay Motors has got you covered and with over 122 million parts for your number one rid or die you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for and with eBay guaranteed fit 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really saw him choose to do that um and then there’s other issues whether it’s personal or whatever the case is that he kind of never lived up to the billing of that first round pick that he was and ultimately why he was dealt out of the out away from this team and it was the right decision because I don’t think that there was any retreading that tire but now Afghan Kus Nets off he is kind of seeing the writing on the walls uh he is kind of seeing the lay of the land he knows what his role is in the NHL and you need players like Afghani kusnetsov uh Afghan kusnetsov has completed his first season with the Hurricanes which ended with an early playoff exit in the second round following the team’s breakdown day media availability in Raleigh questions have Arisen about the Hurricane’s ability to overcome postseason challenges KZ netoff who experienced playoff heartbreak in his earlier years with the Caps before winning in 2018 shared his insights on the team’s performance he said as one of the few hurricanes players with Stanley Cup experience kusnetsov now takes on more of a leadership role or a mental role uh drawn from his past experience with the Caps he emphasized the importance of having veteran voices in the locker room to guide and support the team and and it’s an interesting thing I think that you know oftentimes you transition from the young guy uh to all of a sudden wow how did I get to be the veteran how did I get to be the old guy on the team but you need those voices if you take a look at the capitals for example you see the young guys like McMichael and L pier and they look up to the older guys like Tom Wilson and even older Alex oetkin u a bit of an interesting thing considering the struggles that fghi ketov has had but I think that that’s a topic for another time but if he wants to be a mentor just solely based on how to handle certain situations or sometimes these guys set up activities off the ice I I think that you know a guy like kzi can can show a younger guy you know what to expect you know the guys that are a little bit wet behind the ears and don’t have a lot of miles on their NHL odometer it’s good to have someone like Koozie around to kind of say hey this is how you want to handle yourself here or there but looking at Koozie and what lies ahead KZ nsof highlighted the need for every player to embrace their roles work collectively and maintain a focused mindset to achieve success in the upcoming Seasons with one more year remaining on his contract Koozie is poised to continue his leadership role with the Hurricanes now my projection for Koozie is he will play out the last year of his contract we know that Washington is retaining some of that salary and they’re getting Koozie on the cheap All Things Considered and I think he will play his last season with the hurricanes and then I think that he will either hang up the skates or I think that he will play in the KHL back at home now there are certain things that could happen maybe there is a complete about face uh for ketov say he just totally kills it next year that could change I don’t think that is going to be the case and when I’ve watched Koozie in the playoffs ultimately I was rooting for him I really really was uh I I like Koozie as the player as the guy we know he has troubles but we all do and I’m glad that he was able to find a role on the Hurricanes but with that being said I think he plays out his last season uh playing in Carolina and then it’s off to the next one but it wasn’t just him I think that the hurricanes are taking care of business and they did that by signing head coach rod brymore to a fiveyear deal now many of the Insiders were thinking why did it take this long we know what Rod bamore means to the hurricanes and it’s interesting that Elliot Freeman spoke with Jeff Merck and he said that usually when I say what’s more important the player or the coach nine times out of 10 I say it’s the player but he said in the example of the Hurricanes Rod brymore is the most important piece he is the heartbeat of the Carolina Hurricanes that if he you know say they didn’t do the right thing and sign him things could have gotten exponentially worse for the hurricane so they did the right thing he is a guy that’s fully vested uh in helping that team do great things and I think they underperformed but you know they faced the same thing that the capitals faced and that was the New York Rangers and it was difficult and it was ultimately too much and it’s interesting and you know the thing of it is is to learn a lesson from all this because I remember before this last season was played many people had penel in the hurricanes as being favorites to win the Stanley Cup it’s interesting how those perceptions and things can change or even if you want to bring it closer to home the capitals many people even capitals beat Riders said that there’s no chance that this team is built for the playoffs they just aren’t but they did that Unthinkable thing they made it to the playoffs uh so sometimes it’s about exceeding expectations and as far as feni kets off and his role is concerned um it’s going to be that Mentor role he’s not going to necessarily be the guy that’s getting 30 40 goals anymore he’s going to go be the guy that can contribute uh but he’s going to be that that veteran voice on the team for the young hurricanes players to say hey guys this is what you’re going to do here maybe not do that maybe you can work on your shot this way and that way uh and those are all vital uh roles you take a look at it you need the guy that’s the fighter you need the goal scorer you need the skilled player you need the fast Gator but all of those together you also need that veteran voice and that is ultimately what Afghani ketov is and kind of the Twilight years uh or the back nine if you will of his NHL career listen I want to thank you for joining me on this edition of lockon capitals your only daily yearround podcast 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The Carolina Hurricanes’ Evgeny Kuznetsov shared his insights on the team’s performance and emphasized the importance of veteran voices in the locker room. Johnny Gaudreau set new all-time American career points and assists records during the U.S. Men’s National Team’s win over Kazakhstan. The U.S. dominated the game, and head coach John Hynes expressed satisfaction with the team’s commitment. The United States has added goaltender Charlie Lindgren to their men’s national hockey team roster for the IIHF Men’s World Championship. Team USA has a 4-2 record in the preliminary round of the international tournament. The Washington Capitals’ prospects, Ivan Miroshnichenko and Hendrix Lapierre, stood out in the recent game, leading the Hershey Bears to a strong victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack in Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Finals.
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