Jeff Marek and Devante Smith-Pelly are back to react to Connor Hellebuyck getting traded to the New Jersey Devils and get more thoughts on the deal with Devils reporter Kristy Flannery. Jeff and DSP also cover the latest on the Washington Capitals, including Alex Tuch's return to Buffalo as well as strong play from Jordan Kyrou and Dylan Strome.

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Devante Smith-Pelly is back with Jeff Marek on the latest Hockey Lifers to discuss early-season takeaways from the Washington Capitals and their new-look roster as well as the league as a whole.

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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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