Jeff Marek is joined by one of The Hockey Lifers' newest co-hosts, Karl Alzner to share early thoughts on the Washington Capitals' season, featuring some statement wins over elite competition. Then, they're joined by former Rangers general manager Neil Smith to talk about the state of trades and player empowerment in the NHL.

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It's a loaded episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek and Tarik El-Bashir react to breaking news that the 2026-27 season will be Alex Ovechkin's last in the NHL. Then, Jeff is joined by legendary play-by-play broadcaster Doc Emrick to reflect on some of the greatest moments of Ovechkin's rivalry with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

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Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Jeff Marek for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of hockey fandom and how it's grown, Alex Ovechkin's legacy and the era of one-team players in the NHL, as well as his return to the Capitals for the 2026-27 season. Later, they talk about Washington's front office structure and what makes their group special compared to other organizations.

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