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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Former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner stops by The Hockey LIfers to talk about all the big-money extensions going to young players in the NHL, takes a look at the 2026-27 Capitals and gives his Stanley Cup prediction before the regular season begins.

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It's a Capitals-centric episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek is joined by head coach Spencer Carbery and free-agent acquisition Vincent Desharnais to get fans ready for the 2026-27 season.

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Jeff Marek talks to two-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward, who shares stories from his 15-year career playing with legendary players like Zdeno Chara, Marian Hossa and Jaromir Jagr, and talks about the state of hockey today and whether he'd be able to adapt to the modern game.

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Jeff Marek is joined by prominent hockey prospect analyst Cam Robinson for a wide-ranging discussion on the game's top young players both in the league now and coming in via the NHL Draft. Robinson and Marek also break down top prospects within the Washington Capitals' organization, headlined by Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson.

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Go between the pipes on this episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek is joined by Kevin Woodley, also known as the "Goalie Whisperer," to talk all things goaltending. From the state of the position to how the United States has become the new goalie factory, Woodley also makes his case for goalie coaches to be inducted into the Hall of Fame

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