Best of Capitals on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: May 5-9, 2025

Listen as Mark Zuckerman talks about the Nats winning 2 of 3 against Cincinnati, and GM Mike Rizzo discusses playing the entire Guardians series in 24 hours; Eric Edholm reacts to the NFL Draft coming to DC and Steve Czaban explains what it’s like to host one; Jeff Zilgitt marvels at the underdogs’ 5-0 start to Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs; Jeff Bostic relives some memories of old RFK; and, in a special treat, Rich Vos joined us in studio to preview his shows this weekend in DC!

The Draft has come and gone, as has the RFK news, but another Draft is coming – this one to DC in 2027! This week’s Best of Commanders has a lot of discussion about RFK and the ’27 Draft, as well as the big trade within the division that saw the Cowboys acquire WR George Pickens and the Commanders’ need for an edge rusher.

The Capitals and Hurricanes began their series Wednesday, with the Canes winning Game 1 in OT before the Caps tied it up in Game 2. Listen as Bruce Boudreau previewed the series, Joe Beninati and ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reacted to the Game 1 loss, and Brent Johnson and ESPN’s Sean McDonough reacted to Game 2. Also, why can’t Cakes pronounce Pierre-Luc Dubois’ name right?

The best clips from the Kevin Sheehan Show this week! With Kevin being out on Monday Lynnell Willingham filling in for Kevin Sheehan reacts to the news of the NFL Draft being hosted in Washington D.C. in 2027. On Tuesday, Capitals PxP announcer John Walton joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to give a Capitals playoff analysis ahead of their second round matchup against the Hurricanes. After the Knicks shockingly take a 2-0 series lead vs the Celtics, Tim Legler from ESPN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Knicks vs Celtics series and the other round 2 series in the NBA Playoffs. With the NFL Schedule release on the horizon Kevin Sheehan teases his Mock NFL Schedule and gives his primetime matchup for the Commanders.

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5.9.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their reactions to the Capitals bouncing back and getting a big win in game 2 vs the Hurricanes. Kevin Sheehan goes over NFL scheduling nuances with the NFL VP of broadcasting and scheduling, Mike North. 5.9.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan teases his Mock NFL Schedule and gives his primetime matchup for the Commanders. Callers give their thoughts on if they would want the Commanders to play the Eagles for the season opener next season. 5.9.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss NFL Scheduling, more moves the Commanders can make in the offseason and undrafted rookies that could make the team. Sean McDonough, Play-by-play announcer for ESPN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze the Capitals vs Hurricanes series and gives his experience calling games for the NHL.

5.9.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their reactions to the Capitals bouncing back and getting a big win in game 2 vs the Hurricanes. Kevin Sheehan goes over NFL scheduling nuances with the NFL VP of broadcasting and scheduling, Mike North.

5.9.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan teases his Mock NFL Schedule and gives his primetime matchup for the Commanders. Callers give their thoughts on if they would want the Commanders to play the Eagles for the season opener next season.

5.9.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss NFL Scheduling, more moves the Commanders can make in the offseason and undrafted rookies that could make the team. Sean McDonough, Play-by-play announcer for ESPN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze the Capitals vs Hurricanes series and gives his experience calling games for the NHL.

5.9.25, Sean McDonough, Play-by-play announcer for ESPN joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze the Capitals vs Hurricanes series and gives his experience calling games for the NHL.