Best of 106.7 The Fan

Stephen Strasburg wanted to shut it down in September 2018. Nationals skipper Dave Martinez wouldn't let him. Martinez tells The Sports Junkies he credits that as the turning point which saw Strasburg transform into a World Series-caliber pitcher.

The Capitals have added a "natural goal scorer" to their third line, Craig Laughlin tells 106.7 The Fan. "You don't lose offense. Once a goal scorer, always a goal scorer."

It won't be easy, and he'll need some luck on his side, but if there's one player capable of eclipsing Wayne Gretzky in career goals, it's Alex Ovechkin, Capitals teammate Carl Hagelin tells 106.7 The Fan.

A year after taking Dwayne Haskins in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper says "there's no doubt" the Washington Redskins should draft quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 2 overall pick this year. "You don't trade the pick, you don't take Chase Young, you take Tua," Kiper said. Grant & Danny have some thoughts about this plan...

Capitals make a huge addition on the cheap before the deadline, acquiring 36-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick. 106.7 The Fan's Grant & Danny react to the trade, which will reportedly only cost the Caps $78,000.

With his goal in the third period against the Devils, Alex Ovechkin became just the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 career goals. Capitals announcer John Walton commemorates the moment on the radio call.

One critical reason for the Capitals' downward spiral over the last 20-plus game: They're leaving their opponents too much space. Caps analyst Craig Laughlin explains why this is happening, giving one perfect example from their 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Ron Rivera has a lot of work to do when it comes to fixing the Washington Redskins roster. So where does that leave veteran pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan? On 106.7 The Fan, Danny Rouhier and Pete Medhurst debate whether the Skins should cut Kerrigan or sign him to an extension.

Chris Russell goes off on Josh Norman in the aftermath of his release from the Redskins, calling Norman a complete "fraud" and saying the Redskins are much better off without him. Russell also shares an insider story about the time Norman tried to prevent Bashaud Breeland from getting another job.

Mike Garafolo discusses what moves could come next after Redskins release Josh Norman, with Jordan Reed and Paul Richardson in the crosshairs next.

Craig Laughlin breaks down what's gone wrong with the Caps over the last 20 games, a trend that has him concerned. "Longer trends in sports are harder to break."

The video has sparked debate all over the internet: Is it right to recline your seat on an airplane? And is it also OK to then punch the headrest on a reclined airplane seat? The fair-minded Sports Junkies have some thoughts and even offered a potential suspect in the case of the mysterious airline seat puncher. 

Dean Blandino, the XFL's head of officiating, speaks with 106.7 The Fan's Grant and Danny Thursday about the variety of rule differences that will be enforced in the XFL's inaugural season that fans should know before kickoff. Blandino, who also serves as a rules analyst for Fox Sports' NFL and college football coverage, also gives his take on one of the most scrutinized penalties from Super Bowl...

106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen will handle radio play-by-play duties and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen will be on color commentary for all DC Defenders games in 2020.

The Sports Junkies like the way Lars Eller plays against Pittsburgh.  Penguins fans...... not so much.

Wizards head coach Scott Brooks discusses Bradley Beal's baffling All-Star snub, telling The Sports Junkies his numbers (38.8 PPG over last seven games alone) speak for themselves.

In an interview with 106.7 The Fan's Chris Russell, Derrius Guice defends his right to visit the White House and take a photo with President Trump, despite the controversy it brings: "I would never pass up an opportunity like that."

Craving new Redskins content? Craig Hoffman caught up with head coach Ron Rivera, Terry McLaurin, Nick Sundberg and other awesome NFL guests at radio row for Super Bowl LIV down in Miami. Guest List: Ron Rivera (2:00); Terry McLaurin (11:58); Nick Sundberg (20:36); As seen on Hard Knocks; Lions LB Jason Cabinda (32:65); Bleacher Report's Master Tesfatsion (41:16); The Ringer's Bryan Curtis (51:04)

Chad Dukes vs. The World producer Broc gets called out for using his fake radio voice to book guests for the show.

World Series champion Ryan Zimmerman gets philosophical about the Houston Astros cheating scandal, calling their sign-stealing methods 'immoral.' Zimmerman believes the players should have been punished too, he's just not sure how MLB could have gone about meting out those punishments fairly.

106.7 The Fan's Craig Hoffman has been a lifelong fan of Kobe Bryant, who died tragically in a helicopter crash Sunday. But he couldn't escape the news the following day, as it was his job to deliver it. So he found a special way to grieve and fulfill his duties, which you'll hear in this 14-minute tribute to Kobe Bryant.

Longtime NBA writer Ric Bucher shares his gripping personal history with Kobe Bryant, who died tragically Sunday in a helicopter crash. Bryant, 41, deserved a better ending to his phenomenal story, Bucher says.

Don't come to work if you have the flu. That is as simple as a rule as can be. And, sadly, in 2020, it falls upon 106.7 The Fan's Chad Dukes to teach this simple lesson to the rest of his coworkers at The Fan. 

Former Redskins head coach Jay Gruden lands on his feet, announced as the new offensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday. Will Redskins fans be rooting for his success? 106.7 The Fan's Danny Rouhier explores this question.

Capitals analyst Craig Laughlin believes Braden Holtby still deserves to be the top goaltender, but that rookie Ilya Samsonov is quickly gaining on him, and by the end of the season we could see a situation develop that's akin to when Philipp Grubauer replaced Holtby at the start of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.