The LCS Hockey Radio Show

"The LCS Hockey Radio Show"… not since "Get Smart Again" have so few words meant so much.

LCS Hockey was a true internet pioneer. Established in 1994, LCS Hockey (www.lcshockey.com) was one of the first hockey sites on the internet, earning a large, loyal following due to its informative, yet entertaining, coverage of the National Hockey League. During its initial five-year run, LCS Hockey gained full media credentials from the NHL and won numerous awards and honors, including twice being named the best hockey site on the net by Yahoo Internet Life.

After a lengthy hiatus, LCS Hockey is born again, returning to life in February of 2006 to chronicle the new, post-lockout NHL. Now that the web site is reestablished, LCS is hitting the airwaves to further their quest for world domination.

Michael Dell and Jerry Fairish host each episode of "The LCS Hockey Radio Show," discussing more than just hockey, with typical broadcasts including everything from classic TV and movies to ranking the best breakfast cereals. Fairish, a two-time state hollering champion, is deathly afraid of balloons and has a penchant for soup. Dell, LCS Hockey's creator and editor-in-chief, is aspiring to be an author of actual literature and recently published a collection of mystery stories called "Honest John Churchfield." Dell also enjoys avoiding people, painting scenes from classic TV shows, and writing letters of apology. He hopes to one day find a box of money.

"The LCS Hockey Radio Show" can be heard every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Catch it now before it knocks you over.

The Capital Fanatic.com Show

Since joining the National Hockey League in 1974, the Washington Capitals have yet to sip from the Stanley Cup. Yet even missing the playoffs in four of the past five seasons has done little to dampen the enthusiasm of the loyal Caps fan base. And now, thanks to "Capital Fanatic.com Show," those faithful fans have a place to talk hockey with others who share their puck passion.

Hosted by Washington native Allen Popels, who created the CapitalFanatic.com blog, the radio show will give a voice to Caps fans everywhere, letting them express their optimism and frustration with the current club, as well as remember the glorious past triumphs of such legendary Capitals as Rod Langway, Dennis Maruk, Mike Gartner, and Peter Bondra.

Hopes are high for the upcoming 2007-08 season. The Caps have retooled over the summer, adding free-agent centers Michael Nylander and Viktor Kozlov along with defenseman Tom Poti. Washington will also be welcoming prized rookie Nicklas Backstrom from Sweden. The slick playmaking center was drafted fourth overall in the 2006 Draft and will give the team yet another exciting offensive talent, joining sensational Russian snipers Alexander Ovechkin and Alexander Semin. And, of course, veteran goaltender Olaf Kolzig will return between the pipes, hoping to guide the young club back into playoff contention.

Perhaps the biggest news out of Washington, though, is the team's new uniforms that feature their original red, white, and blue color scheme and the classic "Capitals" crest. In harkening back to their past, the Capitals are hoping to forge a brilliant future. And the "Capital Fanatic.com Show" will be there to chronicle every slap shot, hip check, and clutch save along the way.

Hockey Night on Long Island

The New York Islanders returned to the NHL playoffs in 2006-07, but the best is yet to come. "Hockey Night on Long Island" hosts Alex and Steve will chronicle their beloved team's efforts as it strives for a return to its former championship glory.

Despite last season's success, it's been a turbulent time for the Islanders. Owner Charles Wang and General Manager Garth Snow finally bit the bullet and bought out underachieving captain Alexei Yashin's unwieldy contract, taking a salary cap hit in an effort to improve team chemistry. With Yashin gone, someone will need to emerge as a leader on and off the ice.

Ryan Smyth, who was acquired in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline from Edmonton, would seem like a perfect candidate to assume the leadership mantle, but Smyth was determined to test the free agency market, making his time on Long Island painfully brief. Leading goal-scorer Jason Blake, who connected for a career-best 40 goals in 2006-07, will likely have a new home next season as well thanks to repeated squabbles with the front office.

Needless to say, it should be an interesting summer for the Islanders. They'll need to work hard and make all the right decisions just to keep pace with Atlantic Division foes like the New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and those dreaded New York Rangers.

No matter what happens, rest assured "Hockey Night on Long Island" will have it covered. Tune in every Saturday at 3 p.m. EST and hear for yourself.