RMNB Podcast https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com The official podcast of RMNB, the relentlessly fun hockey blog – in hiatus Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:34:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 137391347RMNB LLC no false rmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitalsPeter, Ian, and special guests talk not so much about hockey as much as around hockey.One day we will return to youRMNBthecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.comRMNB How I spent my summer vacation: the podcast https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/09/25/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-the-podcast/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/09/25/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-the-podcast/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:34:38 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=395569 It’s been a long hot summer, and Peter has forgotten everything about the Capitals, the NHL, hockey, and interpersonal relationships. Come along as we recap the offseason, catch up with training camp, and relearn everything like it’s Regarding Henry, an underrated Harrison Ford performance if you ask me.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/09/25/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-the-podcast/feed/ 1 4590 395569Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false It’s been a long hot summer, and Peter has forgotten everything about the Capitals, the NHL, hockey, and interpersonal relationships. Come along as we recap the offseason, catch up with training camp, and relearn everything like it’s Regarding Henry, an underrated Harrison Ford performance if you ask me. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google It’s been a long hot summer, and Peter has forgotten everything about the Capitals, the NHL, hockey, and interpersonal relationships. Come along as we recap the offseason, catch up with training camp, and relearn everything like it’s Regarding Henry, an underrated Harrison Ford performance if you ask me. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)It’s been a long hot summer, and Peter has forgotten everything about the Capitals, the NHL, hockey, and interpersonal relationships. Come along as we recap the offseason, catch up with training camp, and relearn everything like it’s Regarding Henry, an underrated Harrison Ford performance if you ask me. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Googlermnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The Tomcast! https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/05/the-tomcast/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/05/the-tomcast/#respond Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:20 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=388164 The Washington Capitals are making all kinds of news lately, and all of it is TERRIBAD. It’s time to cast a pod.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/05/the-tomcast/feed/ 0 3485 388164Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false The Washington Capitals are making all kinds of news lately, and all of it is TERRIBAD. It’s time to cast a pod. Discussed in this episode: TJ Oshie’s father Ovechkin’s injury  Kuznetsov and Samsonov’s discipline status Tom Wilsoning Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. We’re trying to get it back on Spotify also, The Washington Capitals are making all kinds of news lately, and all of it is TERRIBAD. It’s time to cast a pod. Discussed in this episode: TJ Oshie’s father Ovechkin’s injury  Kuznetsov and Samsonov’s discipline status Tom Wilsoning Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. We’re trying to get it back on Spotify also, thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)The Washington Capitals are making all kinds of news lately, and all of it is TERRIBAD. It’s time to cast a pod. Discussed in this episode: TJ Oshie’s father Ovechkin’s injury  Kuznetsov and Samsonov’s discipline status Tom Wilsoning Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. We’re trying to get it back on Spotify also,rmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The 2021 preview podcast episode https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/01/01/the-2021-preview-podcast-episode/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/01/01/the-2021-preview-podcast-episode/#respond Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:54:40 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=376813 Happy new year! The last month has been a blur, but Ian has graciously caught me up on a ton of action. We’ve got a big year ahead, and it starts right now.

Discussed in this episode:

  • training camp starting soon
  • Hank Lundqvist out for the season
  • Goalie options: Samsonov, Vanachek, Copley, Anderson
  • The Caps signed Zdeno Chara!
  • Why did the Caps sign Zdeno Chara?
  • The Laviolette effect on defenders
  • What could Conor Sheary bring?
  • The economic health of the NHL

Also how we coped with 2020, and Ian describes “promo momo.”

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/01/01/the-2021-preview-podcast-episode/feed/ 0 3966 376813Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Happy new year! The last month has been a blur, but Ian has graciously caught me up on a ton of action. We’ve got a big year ahead, and it starts right now. Discussed in this episode: training camp starting soon Hank Lundqvist out for the season Goalie options: Samsonov, Vanachek, Copley, Anderson The Caps Happy new year! The last month has been a blur, but Ian has graciously caught me up on a ton of action. We’ve got a big year ahead, and it starts right now. Discussed in this episode: training camp starting soon Hank Lundqvist out for the season Goalie options: Samsonov, Vanachek, Copley, Anderson The Caps thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Happy new year! The last month has been a blur, but Ian has graciously caught me up on a ton of action. We’ve got a big year ahead, and it starts right now. Discussed in this episode: training camp starting soon Hank Lundqvist out for the season Goalie options: Samsonov, Vanachek, Copley, Anderson The Capsrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Everything keeps happening so much https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/16/everything-keeps-happening-so-much/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/16/everything-keeps-happening-so-much/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:00:49 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=372802 There has been so much happening; it’s exhausting. From beloved fan faves sending their wagons westward to an uncertain future for the NHL altogether, here’s a marathon pod in which we try to and fail to make sense of the chaos.

Discussed in this episode:

  • 2020 NHL Draft
  • 2020 NHL Free agency
  • Washington Capitals defense
  • Braden Holtby to Vancouver
  • Nate Schmidt to Vancouver
  • Karl Alzner buyout
  • Travis Boyd to Toronto
  • Matt Murray’s big contract with Ottawa
  • Injuries to the Bruins and Stars
  • Retirements of Mike Green, Matt Niskanen, and Justin Williams
  • The 2021 season

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/10/16/everything-keeps-happening-so-much/feed/ 0 4907 372802Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false There has been so much happening; it’s exhausting. From beloved fan faves sending their wagons westward to an uncertain future for the NHL altogether, here’s a marathon pod in which we try to and fail to make sense of the chaos. Discussed in this episode: 2020 NHL Draft 2020 NHL Free agency Washington Capitals defense There has been so much happening; it’s exhausting. From beloved fan faves sending their wagons westward to an uncertain future for the NHL altogether, here’s a marathon pod in which we try to and fail to make sense of the chaos. Discussed in this episode: 2020 NHL Draft 2020 NHL Free agency Washington Capitals defense thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)There has been so much happening; it’s exhausting. From beloved fan faves sending their wagons westward to an uncertain future for the NHL altogether, here’s a marathon pod in which we try to and fail to make sense of the chaos. Discussed in this episode: 2020 NHL Draft 2020 NHL Free agency Washington Capitals defensermnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Meet Peter Laviolette and the Washington Lavitals https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/09/16/meet-peter-laviolette-and-the-washington-lavitals/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/09/16/meet-peter-laviolette-and-the-washington-lavitals/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:28 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=370707 Peter Laviolette has taken the reins of the Washington Capitals, ushering in the era of the Washington Lavitals. In today’s episode, Peter and Ian try to figure out what that means.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/09/16/meet-peter-laviolette-and-the-washington-lavitals/feed/ 0 1766 370707Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Peter Laviolette has taken the reins of the Washington Capitals, ushering in the era of the Washington Lavitals. In today’s episode, Peter and Ian try to figure out what that means. Discussed in this episode: Lavs hired Holtby to free agency What the Caps were looking for in their next coach Podcast The RMNB Podcast Peter Laviolette has taken the reins of the Washington Capitals, ushering in the era of the Washington Lavitals. In today’s episode, Peter and Ian try to figure out what that means. Discussed in this episode: Lavs hired Holtby to free agency What the Caps were looking for in their next coach Podcast The RMNB Podcast thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Peter Laviolette has taken the reins of the Washington Capitals, ushering in the era of the Washington Lavitals. In today’s episode, Peter and Ian try to figure out what that means. Discussed in this episode: Lavs hired Holtby to free agency What the Caps were looking for in their next coach Podcast The RMNB Podcastrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Power-ranking the next coach of the Washington Capitals https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/24/power-ranking-the-next-coach-of-the-washington-capitals/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/24/power-ranking-the-next-coach-of-the-washington-capitals/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:57:05 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=369312 With Todd Reirden out, it’s time for us to recklessly speculate about who could take over.

This episode has a lot of visual stuff in it, so my apologies for the audio-only version being insufficient.

Discussed in this episode:

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/24/power-ranking-the-next-coach-of-the-washington-capitals/feed/ 1 2249 369312Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false With Todd Reirden out, it’s time for us to recklessly speculate about who could take over. This episode has a lot of visual stuff in it, so my apologies for the audio-only version being insufficient. Discussed in this episode: Todd Reirden fired What the Caps are looking for in their next coach MAF murdered, kind With Todd Reirden out, it’s time for us to recklessly speculate about who could take over. This episode has a lot of visual stuff in it, so my apologies for the audio-only version being insufficient. Discussed in this episode: Todd Reirden fired What the Caps are looking for in their next coach MAF murdered, kind thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)With Todd Reirden out, it’s time for us to recklessly speculate about who could take over. This episode has a lot of visual stuff in it, so my apologies for the audio-only version being insufficient. Discussed in this episode: Todd Reirden fired What the Caps are looking for in their next coach MAF murdered, kindrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Is a sweep imminent for the Washington Capitals? https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/18/is-a-sweep-imminent-for-the-washington-capitals/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/18/is-a-sweep-imminent-for-the-washington-capitals/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:00:16 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=368756 The Caps are in a hole, and not even a good one like Bag End. Can they escape? Probably not. But can they regain some of their dignity? Also unlikely, but let’s rant about it anyway.

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Our discussion mostly covers these two stories:

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/08/18/is-a-sweep-imminent-for-the-washington-capitals/feed/ 0 1911 368756Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false The Caps are in a hole, and not even a good one like Bag End. Can they escape? Probably not. But can they regain some of their dignity? Also unlikely, but let’s rant about it anyway. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanks to The Caps are in a hole, and not even a good one like Bag End. Can they escape? Probably not. But can they regain some of their dignity? Also unlikely, but let’s rant about it anyway. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanks to thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)The Caps are in a hole, and not even a good one like Bag End. Can they escape? Probably not. But can they regain some of their dignity? Also unlikely, but let’s rant about it anyway. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanks tormnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals RMNB Interview Series: Adam Eaton talks World Series run, Nationals’ championship celebration at Capitals game https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/04/27/rmnb-interview-series-adam-eaton-talks-world-series-run-nationals-championship-celebration-at-capitals-game/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/04/27/rmnb-interview-series-adam-eaton-talks-world-series-run-nationals-championship-celebration-at-capitals-game/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:52:58 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=361336 During the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been considering how I can be more of the new-media journalist I want to be and use the vast connections I’ve created over the last decade. So, with Peter’s help, I’ve created the RMNB Interview Series. Imagine a long, in-depth interview that is supplemental to the RMNB Podcast (which Peter and I will still do). It will cover topics people really care about or may not know they cared about.

My first guest is a baseball player: Nationals’ World Series champion Adam Eaton. Eaton lives in Michigan and is a huge hockey and Washington Capitals fan.

During our chat, Adam takes us behind-the-scenes of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup celebration at Nationals Park in 2018, the Nats’ World Series run, the team’s postgame celebrations (and how they compared to the Caps’), catching Ovi’s first pitch in the playoffs, and the Nats’ World Series celebration at Capital One Arena. Eaton also goes in-depth on the how and the why of the shirtless Zamboni incident and reveals never-before-known details about that night. The interview, which was only supposed to last 30-45 minutes goes over 90.

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Some tweets:

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/02/22/panic-the-podcast/feed/ 0 3270 356046Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Without explanation, the Washington Capitals have suddenly become bad. In today’s podcast, Peter and Ian try to wrap their smooth smooth brains around the complicated problem of “what happens when your team starts sucking out of nowhere?” Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanks Without explanation, the Washington Capitals have suddenly become bad. In today’s podcast, Peter and Ian try to wrap their smooth smooth brains around the complicated problem of “what happens when your team starts sucking out of nowhere?” Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanks thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Without explanation, the Washington Capitals have suddenly become bad. In today’s podcast, Peter and Ian try to wrap their smooth smooth brains around the complicated problem of “what happens when your team starts sucking out of nowhere?” Podcast The RMNB Podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Please consider leaving a review. Thank you for listening, and thanksrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals X’s and the Orioles https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/02/08/xs-and-the-orioles/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/02/08/xs-and-the-orioles/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2020 10:00:25 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=354443 In our latest casted pod, Ian recounts his adventure at the Laughlin Family Foundation dinner and meeting Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, we discuss the Ovi goal explosion, whether John Carlson is a dad or a bro, Samsonov vs Holtby, and what’s wrong with the power play. There’s a lot here.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/02/08/xs-and-the-orioles/feed/ 1 3707 354443Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false In our latest casted pod, Ian recounts his adventure at the Laughlin Family Foundation dinner and meeting Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, we discuss the Ovi goal explosion, whether John Carlson is a dad or a bro, Samsonov vs Holtby, and what’s wrong with the power play. There’s a lot here. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is In our latest casted pod, Ian recounts his adventure at the Laughlin Family Foundation dinner and meeting Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, we discuss the Ovi goal explosion, whether John Carlson is a dad or a bro, Samsonov vs Holtby, and what’s wrong with the power play. There’s a lot here. Podcast The RMNB Podcast is thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)In our latest casted pod, Ian recounts his adventure at the Laughlin Family Foundation dinner and meeting Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, we discuss the Ovi goal explosion, whether John Carlson is a dad or a bro, Samsonov vs Holtby, and what’s wrong with the power play. There’s a lot here. Podcast The RMNB Podcast isrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Pre-anniversary party podcast https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/12/06/pre-anniversary-party-podcast/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/12/06/pre-anniversary-party-podcast/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:12:02 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=347713 We’re turning 10 years old next week, so, uh, Is Party Soon. To mark the occasion and get you psyched for it, Ian and I hit the big red button on the podcast machine.

In today’s episode: Thornton’s heel turn, MacKinnon and Alzner wanting less money, the reckoning for authority figures in hockey, aaaaand Baby Yoda.

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So naturally, I had to ask him all the important questions like What are the mean things hockey players say to each other on the ice? and What’s it like to break up a hockey fight?

Tommy also chatted about the Old Fat Bald Guys hockey tournament happening at SkateFrederick this weekend, which is for a very, very good cause.

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The first 30 minutes of our conversation is focused on the OFGB tourney and our shared local roots in Frederick County. The rest of the conversation dives into what it’s like being an official. It’s a great listen. I hope you enjoy.

And now, here’s more about the tournament via the OFBG website.

2019 Old Fat Bald Guys Summer Hockey Tournament

The 15th Annual Old Fat Bald Guys Ice Hockey Tournament will take place at Skate Frederick in Frederick, Maryland from July 12th-14th, 2019. This is a tournament for adult ice hockey players of all skill levels who have a passion for hockey, friendship, camaraderie and family. Over $40,000 has been raised through auctions held at the tournament each year benefiting various charities and non-profit organizations in and around the Frederick, Maryland community.

To honor the memory of David Anthony “Tony” Johnson, respect the wishes of his family and benefit the community, Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey will donate all proceeds from the silent auction at this year’s tournament to Platoon 22. This 501-c3 non-profit organization helps service veterans combat PTSD, and ultimately prevent these heroes from taking their own lives. The name Platoon 22 is symbolic of the estimated twenty-two U.S. service veterans who take their own lives every day due to PTSD. For more information please visit www.Platoon22.org.

We are seeking auction donors / donations, and tournament sponsors to help us raise money for Platoon 22 in memory of David Anthony “Tony” Johnson. We hope we can count on you as a sponsor or donor. We appreciate your help and support and hope to see you at the tournament!

Schedule

Friday, July 12, 2019

8:00 AM Golf Tournament – Glade Valley Golf Course, Walkersville, Maryland
6:00 PM Hockey Tournament Begins *

Saturday, July 13, 2019

8:30 AM Hockey Tournament Resumes *
11:00 AM Silent and Raffle Auctions Begin #
6:00 PM Silent and Raffle Auctions End #
7:30 PM Live Auction Begins #
10:00 PM Party at Rink Ends

Sunday, July 14, 2019

10:00 AM Hockey Tournament Resumes *
12:00 PM Bronze Medal Game *
2:00 PM Gold Medal Game *

* all game times tentative, and are subject to change
# auction times are exact

Auction items

You can see everything on the OFBG Facebook page.

They’ll also be selling these shirts, but get there early on Saturday.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/07/11/an-interview-with-ahl-linesmen-tommy-george/feed/ 0 3850 332297Ian Oland Ian Oland false false Tommy George is an AHL official that has local roots. Tommy played club hockey at Urbana High School in Frederick County and eventually donned the stripes in the Olympic games. He’s also done IIHF events like the World Championship. You’ve likely seen him in Hershey as a linesman during Bears games. So naturally, I had Tommy George is an AHL official that has local roots. Tommy played club hockey at Urbana High School in Frederick County and eventually donned the stripes in the Olympic games. He’s also done IIHF events like the World Championship. You’ve likely seen him in Hershey as a linesman during Bears games. So naturally, I had thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Tommy George is an AHL official that has local roots. Tommy played club hockey at Urbana High School in Frederick County and eventually donned the stripes in the Olympic games. He’s also done IIHF events like the World Championship. You’ve likely seen him in Hershey as a linesman during Bears games. So naturally, I hadrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals An RMNB Independence Day news roundup podcast https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/07/04/an-rmnb-independence-day-news-roundup-podcast/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/07/04/an-rmnb-independence-day-news-roundup-podcast/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:30:02 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=332042 Happy July 4, everyone! We hope you have a fun, safe day. Yummy down on some hot dogs and frothy drinks and whatever. Maybe one way to kick off the day is with this hot fresh podcast. In this episode, Peter and Ian recount all the news of the off-season. There’s a lot of it, so we had to go lightning-round mode.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/07/04/an-rmnb-independence-day-news-roundup-podcast/feed/ 0 4504 332042Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Happy July 4, everyone! We hope you have a fun, safe day. Yummy down on some hot dogs and frothy drinks and whatever. Maybe one way to kick off the day is with this hot fresh podcast. In this episode, Peter and Ian recount all the news of the off-season. There’s a lot of it, Happy July 4, everyone! We hope you have a fun, safe day. Yummy down on some hot dogs and frothy drinks and whatever. Maybe one way to kick off the day is with this hot fresh podcast. In this episode, Peter and Ian recount all the news of the off-season. There’s a lot of it, thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Happy July 4, everyone! We hope you have a fun, safe day. Yummy down on some hot dogs and frothy drinks and whatever. Maybe one way to kick off the day is with this hot fresh podcast. In this episode, Peter and Ian recount all the news of the off-season. There’s a lot of it,rmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals What went wrong https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/29/what-went-wrong/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/29/what-went-wrong/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:00:04 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=327461 Enough time has passed that we can now talk about the end of the 2018-19 Capitals without sobbing. In this podcast, Ian and Peter discuss what went wrong for the team – but also for themselves. (Like the Caps, we’ve had some unfortunate setbacks in the past month.)

But we can also now look ahead – at a summer that will bring changes and opportunities. I’m looking forward to it.

Oh, and Ian goes off on a wild rant. So enjoy that.

p.s. after Ian and I chatted about our problems, he promptly reported the flat tire you see above. Woof. Our luck sucks.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/29/what-went-wrong/feed/ 0 5589 327461Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Enough time has passed that we can now talk about the end of the 2018-19 Capitals without sobbing. In this podcast, Ian and Peter discuss what went wrong for the team – but also for themselves. (Like the Caps, we’ve had some unfortunate setbacks in the past month.) But we can also now look ahead Enough time has passed that we can now talk about the end of the 2018-19 Capitals without sobbing. In this podcast, Ian and Peter discuss what went wrong for the team – but also for themselves. (Like the Caps, we’ve had some unfortunate setbacks in the past month.) But we can also now look ahead thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Enough time has passed that we can now talk about the end of the 2018-19 Capitals without sobbing. In this podcast, Ian and Peter discuss what went wrong for the team – but also for themselves. (Like the Caps, we’ve had some unfortunate setbacks in the past month.) But we can also now look aheadrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals RMNB vs Isabelle Khurshudyan vs the White Walkers https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/15/rmnb-vs-isabelle-khurshudyan-vs-the-white-walkers/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/15/rmnb-vs-isabelle-khurshudyan-vs-the-white-walkers/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:30:11 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=325606 Isabelle Khurshudyan has been covering the Capitals for the Washington Post for several years now, but we’ve never actually spoken. Until now. After Brooks Orpik scored the OTGWG in Game Two, Peter and Izzy finally got together to discuss Caps vs Canes, why everyone loves Orpik, how Todd Reirden is different from Barry Trotz. And then, at the end, we talked about Game of Thrones or a long while. Enjoy!

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/04/15/rmnb-vs-isabelle-khurshudyan-vs-the-white-walkers/feed/ 1 2497 325606Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false Isabelle Khurshudyan has been covering the Capitals for the Washington Post for several years now, but we’ve never actually spoken. Until now. After Brooks Orpik scored the OTGWG in Game Two, Peter and Izzy finally got together to discuss Caps vs Canes, why everyone loves Orpik, how Todd Reirden is different from Barry Trotz. And Isabelle Khurshudyan has been covering the Capitals for the Washington Post for several years now, but we’ve never actually spoken. Until now. After Brooks Orpik scored the OTGWG in Game Two, Peter and Izzy finally got together to discuss Caps vs Canes, why everyone loves Orpik, how Todd Reirden is different from Barry Trotz. And thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)Isabelle Khurshudyan has been covering the Capitals for the Washington Post for several years now, but we’ve never actually spoken. Until now. After Brooks Orpik scored the OTGWG in Game Two, Peter and Izzy finally got together to discuss Caps vs Canes, why everyone loves Orpik, how Todd Reirden is different from Barry Trotz. Andrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The Whirlwind https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/03/03/the-whirlwind/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/03/03/the-whirlwind/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2019 14:42:08 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=319569 What a week it’s been in the hockey world. In today’s episode of the podcast, Ian and I track back through the trade deadline with an eye on the playoff race. Plus, Manny and Bryce leave the DMV.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/03/03/the-whirlwind/feed/ 1 3649 319569Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false What a week it’s been in the hockey world. In today’s episode of the podcast, Ian and I track back through the trade deadline with an eye on the playoff race. Plus, Manny and Bryce leave the DMV. Notes! Peter on the Jensen/Hagelin moves Backstrom on Harper’s exit Gaming the playoff race Ovechkin hit a What a week it’s been in the hockey world. In today’s episode of the podcast, Ian and I track back through the trade deadline with an eye on the playoff race. Plus, Manny and Bryce leave the DMV. Notes! Peter on the Jensen/Hagelin moves Backstrom on Harper’s exit Gaming the playoff race Ovechkin hit a thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)What a week it’s been in the hockey world. In today’s episode of the podcast, Ian and I track back through the trade deadline with an eye on the playoff race. Plus, Manny and Bryce leave the DMV. Notes! Peter on the Jensen/Hagelin moves Backstrom on Harper’s exit Gaming the playoff race Ovechkin hit armnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals Red eyes and deadlines https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/02/18/red-eyes-and-deadlines/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/02/18/red-eyes-and-deadlines/#respond Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:31:29 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=317957 The trade deadline is but scant days away, so it’s time for Peter and Ian log onto the podcast one last time to ask the age-old question, are the Caps good? The team has problems — big problems — but they seem poised to make the playoffs … except Ian isn’t so sure. That, plus sleep problems and almost no esports chatter at all on the RMNB podcast.

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  • How teams look heading into the deadline:

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/02/18/red-eyes-and-deadlines/feed/ 0 2987 317957Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false The trade deadline is but scant days away, so it’s time for Peter and Ian log onto the podcast one last time to ask the age-old question, are the Caps good? The team has problems — big problems — but they seem poised to make the playoffs … except Ian isn’t so sure. That, plus The trade deadline is but scant days away, so it’s time for Peter and Ian log onto the podcast one last time to ask the age-old question, are the Caps good? The team has problems — big problems — but they seem poised to make the playoffs … except Ian isn’t so sure. That, plus thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)The trade deadline is but scant days away, so it’s time for Peter and Ian log onto the podcast one last time to ask the age-old question, are the Caps good? The team has problems — big problems — but they seem poised to make the playoffs … except Ian isn’t so sure. That, plusrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The All-Star Game, the bye week, and looming Voldemort https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/28/the-all-star-game-the-bye-week-and-looming-voldermort/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/28/the-all-star-game-the-bye-week-and-looming-voldermort/#respond Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:24:50 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=315615 The Caps’ bye week has come at just the right time. Ian and I have come up for air to discuss the All-Star Game, the hidden virtues of the glow puck, slump blame, and Voldemort. Plus, a short chat with a young Caps fan who was at the ASG game and still doesn’t like Crosby.

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  • Here’s a bunch of Martin’s good tweets:

https://twitter.com/mnegrod/status/1089308270764781569

https://twitter.com/mnegrod/status/1089567577418784768

https://twitter.com/mnegrod/status/1089555853974204416

https://twitter.com/mnegrod/status/1089358356463050752

https://twitter.com/mnegrod/status/1088985627322769408

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/28/the-all-star-game-the-bye-week-and-looming-voldermort/feed/ 0 3386 315615Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false The Caps’ bye week has come at just the right time. Ian and I have come up for air to discuss the All-Star Game, the hidden virtues of the glow puck, slump blame, and Voldemort. Plus, a short chat with a young Caps fan who was at the ASG game and still doesn’t like Crosby. The Caps’ bye week has come at just the right time. Ian and I have come up for air to discuss the All-Star Game, the hidden virtues of the glow puck, slump blame, and Voldemort. Plus, a short chat with a young Caps fan who was at the ASG game and still doesn’t like Crosby. thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)The Caps’ bye week has come at just the right time. Ian and I have come up for air to discuss the All-Star Game, the hidden virtues of the glow puck, slump blame, and Voldemort. Plus, a short chat with a young Caps fan who was at the ASG game and still doesn’t like Crosby.rmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The slumpty dance is your chance to do the slump https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/21/the-slumpty-dance-is-your-chance-to-do-the-slump/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/21/the-slumpty-dance-is-your-chance-to-do-the-slump/#respond Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:00:24 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=314895 With five consecutive, agonizing losses in the immediate rearview, Ian and I thought this was the perfect time to get together and discuss anything but the current slump. So here is some chat about the slump and a lot about black-suit Spider-Man, picklebacks, drinking too much soda, esports, the guitar solo in What I Got, internet ads, and the All-Star Game.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/21/the-slumpty-dance-is-your-chance-to-do-the-slump/feed/ 0 3089 314895Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false With five consecutive, agonizing losses in the immediate rearview, Ian and I thought this was the perfect time to get together and discuss anything but the current slump. So here is some chat about the slump and a lot about black-suit Spider-Man, picklebacks, drinking too much soda, esports, the guitar solo in What I Got, internet With five consecutive, agonizing losses in the immediate rearview, Ian and I thought this was the perfect time to get together and discuss anything but the current slump. So here is some chat about the slump and a lot about black-suit Spider-Man, picklebacks, drinking too much soda, esports, the guitar solo in What I Got, internet thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)With five consecutive, agonizing losses in the immediate rearview, Ian and I thought this was the perfect time to get together and discuss anything but the current slump. So here is some chat about the slump and a lot about black-suit Spider-Man, picklebacks, drinking too much soda, esports, the guitar solo in What I Got, internetrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals The King of the Jungle https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/12/06/the-king-of-the-jungle/ https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/12/06/the-king-of-the-jungle/#respond Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:30:17 +0000 https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=310154 On Tuesday, Caps forward Tom Wilson was injured in a hit from Knights forward Ryan Reaves. Of the hit, Reaves said, “[Wilson] was just looking at his pass and ran into a lion in the jungle.” Except lions don’t live in jungles. Tigers and cougars and leopards and jaguars live in jungles. Everyone should know this, so Ian and I talked about this topic and only this topic for a solid hour.

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]]> https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2018/12/06/the-king-of-the-jungle/feed/ 0 3349 310154Peter Hassett Peter Hassett false false On Tuesday, Caps forward Tom Wilson was injured in a hit from Knights forward Ryan Reaves. Of the hit, Reaves said, “[Wilson] was just looking at his pass and ran into a lion in the jungle.” Except lions don’t live in jungles. Tigers and cougars and leopards and jaguars live in jungles. Everyone should know On Tuesday, Caps forward Tom Wilson was injured in a hit from Knights forward Ryan Reaves. Of the hit, Reaves said, “[Wilson] was just looking at his pass and ran into a lion in the jungle.” Except lions don’t live in jungles. Tigers and cougars and leopards and jaguars live in jungles. Everyone should know thecrew@russianmachineneverbreaks.com (RMNB)On Tuesday, Caps forward Tom Wilson was injured in a hit from Knights forward Ryan Reaves. Of the hit, Reaves said, “[Wilson] was just looking at his pass and ran into a lion in the jungle.” Except lions don’t live in jungles. Tigers and cougars and leopards and jaguars live in jungles. Everyone should knowrmnb,hockey,nhl,alex,ovechkin,washington,capitals