Zone Blitz to Zone Trap

Episode 28 - Lottery Luck & An Abysmal Anomaly

IT'S LOTTERY SEASON!! Kuney breaks down the results of the NHL and NBA draft lotteries, and how they affect the Capitals and the Wizards (we're back!). The Capitals made a bit of a head-scratching re-sign, but they did bring in a new Assistant Coach to fill a lackluster void. The Ravens' schedule has been announced, and it will be quite the test for a rookie Head Coach. In addition, the Nationals are doing one thing nobody expected, and the rest everyone expected. Plus, a sad stat targeting an NBA superstar. 1:33 Ravens - Analysis of the Ravens' schedule, and a discussion of how unpredictable the season could be under Jesse Minter. 7:38 Capitals - The hiring of Ray Bennett as AC, the re-signing of Timothy Lijegren, and the number 16 and 18 picks in the upcoming draft. 12:01 Sad Stat of the Week - James Harden did what...? 13:56 Nationals/Wizards - The Nationals are number 1 in Runs for, but are also 30th in Runs against. SOMETHING GOOD HAPPENED TO THE WIZARDS!!! The Wizards will be picking Number 1 overall!! 21:29 National Spotlight - Toronto wins the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes...yay  Follow the show on Instagram - @trapzonepod

Episode 27 - Draft Day Recap & Battle for #2

The Ravens concluded their draft while the Capitals prepare for theirs. Kuney gives analysis on the Ravens draft picks, and gives best and worst case scenarios for the Capitals positioning in the draft. Logan Thompson was absolutely robbed in the Vezina voting, but was he really going to beat out Vasilevskiy?  Kuney reflects on his first round picks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he makes his predictions for the second round as all but one matchup has been confirmed. We'll see if he goes 4/4. Plus, a sad rant on the most overrated sports city in all the 4 major sports, and an interesting hot take about goaltending.  1:29 Ravens - A good draft highlighted by Vega Ioane. Does Kuney like all the picks? 9:25 Capitals - Where will the Caps be picking in the draft? Can LT recover from this level of snubbing? 14:06 National Spotlight - Kuney predicts the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 17:27 Sad Stat of the Week - Kuney is in an Empire State of Mind this week 20:57 Trap Talk - Clay Stevenson vs Charlie Lindgren Follow the Show on Instagram @trapzonepod

Episode 26 - Unveiled Uniforms & Playoff Picks

The Ravens are one week away from the draft, and there is some debate on who the Ravens should take. Kuney breaks that down as well as the Ravens (and Skins) new uniforms, which he surprisingly loves! The Capitals season is officially over, but the question is will Ovi comeback? We do have two picks in the first round. Speaking of picks, Kuney makes his picks for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs which reacting to a listener hot take (two birds with one stone!) And of course, there is a sad stat! 0:42 Ravens - The uniforms and the upcoming draft. 8:06 Capitals - A breakdown of what went wrong this season, a take on whether Ovi will return, and a prayer that Carbery does not get fired.  14:20 Sad Stat of the Week - The Jaguars are 0/7 in what...? 16:45 National Spotlight - Kuney makes his picks for the 1st round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Will he be wrong? Probably.  Follow the show: @trapzonepod on Instagram

Episode 25 - National Naysayers & Pushing Playoffs

The Capitals and Wizards are wrapping up pretty bad seasons in their own way, and Kuney debriefs them both. The future is bright, but the present is dark. The Nationals are 12 games in, and I am already sick of the entire pitching staff. Like I said, don't expect much winning.  Plus, a real head-scratching sad stat, and Trap Talk is back! 2:00 Capitals - Disappointing end to the season; we're on the brink of elimination. Are there only 3 games left of Ovi's career? 11:06 Sad Stat of the Week - Who has more wins since 1997: Wizards or Tim Duncan? 12:56 Nationals - 4-8 start to the season, and the bullpen is the biggest culprit 20:08 Wizards - WE'RE KEEPING THE PICK BABY! 24:52 Trap Talk - A relatively factual statement regarding the Ravens. Follow the show @trapzonepod on Instagram

Episode 24 - Metro Misery & Problematic Pitching

With the NFL draft coming up in less than a month, Kuney discusses who he would like for the Ravens to take with their top-2 picks. The Capitals and Wizards have 9 games remaining in bad seasons for both teams, but if everything goes right, the future is bright.  Somehow the Nationals won their first game, but don't expect much winning this season in DC. Plus, an injury-filled sad stat of the week.  1:20 Ravens - Who should be drafted at 14 and 45? 5:09 Capitals - Are there only 9 games left in Ovechkin's career? Logan Thompson's dominant season goes to waste. 13:08 Sad Stat of the Week - Missing over half of your games...is that good? 14:56 Nationals - A surprising win for an opening day Curly W, but do not let this fool you. 20:22 Wizards - Only 9 games left, closer and closer to keeping our first round pick. Follow the show @trapzonepod on Instagram