Empty Netters Podcast Logan Thompson & The Washington Capitals Are Eyeing The Stanley Cup
Dec 9, 2025
Cal Clutterbuck shares hilarious anecdotes about his journey to the NHL, including the grind of junior hockey and lighthearted locker room pranks. The hosts dive into the struggles of the New Jersey Devils without Jack Hughes and praise Macklin Celebrini's impressive rookie start. Logan Thompson celebrates his 100th win while the Capitals show off a strong performance early in the season. And don’t miss the electrifying college hockey recap that highlights thrilling matchups and potential playoff implications!
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Manage Expectations During Injury Waves
- When a team's key players are injured, don't panic; track return timelines and protect core contributors.
- Dan uses the Devils' hand-injury cluster as a reminder to manage expectations until bodies return.
Avoid Overreacting To Goalie Slumps
- Trust experienced goaltenders to recover from slow starts rather than overreacting midseason.
- Dan expects Jacob Markstrom to regain form and believes the Devils will stabilize when injured players return.
We’re In A Modern Points Boom
- The NHL appears in a points boom with many players over a point-per-game pace, changing how we view rookie milestones.
- Modern scoring environments mean high point totals feel less impossible than past eras.