SURVIVAL: Washington Capitals Face Rasmus Sandin Uncertainty, How Will Defense HOLD Up Without Him?

Washington Capitals face a blue line crisis as Rasmus Sandin and John Carlson depart, leaving major questions about defensive depth and chemistry. Can Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy anchor the top pair, or will the cascading impact force third-pair skaters into unfamiliar territory? Chris Patrick’s offseason moves—Vincent Desharnais, Justin Holl, and Liljegren—aim to fill the gaps, but is this patchwork enough to “survive” until Sandin’s return? Host Dan Holmi highlights how the Capitals must balance development for Cole Hutson and defensive responsibilities without overworking key players. As the opening months loom, the spotlight is on Carbery’s lineup decisions, possible special teams adjustments, and whether Sandin’s eventual comeback will upgrade an already-functional unit—or be treated as a desperate fix. Will Washington’s blue line withstand the early-season gauntlet and keep playoff hopes alive? Tune in for an in-depth preview of the Capitals’ most pivotal uncertainty. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.