The Screaming Eagle: A Father-Son Podcast

Nick and Eric discuss the Caps performance against the Flyers and the Predators as well as impressive play from Tuch, Kyrou, and more.

Nick and Eric talk the loss to the Kings, observations of the team so far, Ryan Leonard’s breakout, and injuries.

Nick and Eric talk the first three games, Ovi's retirement, and what is next.

Nick and Eric get you ready for the start of the season! Talking the final cuts, player predictions, team predictions, and a bold take from each of us to kick off this beautiful time of year.

Nick and Eric discuss what they have seen from the players fighting for the final spots on the 26-27 roster.

Nick and Eric discuss the contract extensions of Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif as well as rookie camp, and the upcoming preseason.

Eric and Nick discuss the season around the corner, shorthanded goals hindering the Capitals last year, Ryan Leonards contract extensions, and a ranking of the Metro division going into the season.

Nick and Eric talk about the long wait for hockey to come back, a hypothetical expansion draft, and what could be the biggest weakness for the Capitals this season.

Eric and Nick discuss Ovi's return, development camp, and how the lines could look this coming season.

Nick and Eric discuss all the moves from day 1 of free agency, as well as going into the 4 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Nick and Eric discuss the sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch and the movement of Hendrix Lapierre for assets.

Eric and Nick discuss the addition of Jordan Kyrou and the pieces Washington had to part ways with. They also dive into some prospects who may be added in this weeks draft.

Sammi Silber, Washington Capitals beat reporter for The Hockey News and the AP, joins Nick and Eric to discuss the offseason, Ovi's pending decision, and who could be on the move in free agency.

Nick and Eric sit down with long time Capital Karl Alzner and hear about his hockey journey with his family, his time in Washington, and the current season.

Today Eric and Nick talked quotes from breakdown day and the injury news of Rasmus Sandin, Hershey's playoff run, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and tease an exciting interview coming soon!

This week Nick and Eric talk the takeaways from this season, we play overreactions or reality, blind rank some of Ovi's top moments, and some moves that may help this summer.

It’s been a frustrating stretch for the Washington Capitals, and we’re breaking it all down. This episode dives into a tough week on the ice. We also look at the call-up of Ilya Protas and what it says about the direction of the team, as the Caps continue leaning into their young core. Plus, is Logan Thompson quietly the MVP of this team right now? We make the case for why his play has been keeping Washington afloat. And finally, we take a step back for a bigger-picture conversation — are we getting close to the last time we’ll ever see Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby share the ice? What that moment could mean for hockey fans everywhere. All that and more on today’s episode.

On today’s episode of the Screaming Eagles Podcast, we break down everything happening around the Washington Capitals right now.

We dive into the Capitals’ recent stretch of games and what we’re seeing from this group as the season winds down. Then, we take a look at the tight Eastern Conference Wild Card race and where Washington fits into the playoff picture.

We also tackle a big question: should Alex Ovechkin return this season, or is it smarter to hold him out?

To wrap it up, we look ahead and build out what we think the Caps could look like in the next couple of years — future core, key pieces, and how this team evolves.

Eric and Nick talk about the recent trials and tribulations of the Capitals, some silver linings to look to, share their opinions on some young players and prospects, and offer insight into what needs to happen in the off-season.

Eric and Nick talk about a big win against Ottawa, Cole Hutson's special debut, some issues the Caps may run into in the offseason, and we each give our personal top 5 Washington Capitals of all time.