Are the Washington Capitals real playoff contenders? Trade talk surrounding Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha intensifies.

In this edition of Locked on Capitals Dan talks about if the Washington Capitals are real contenders for the playoffs this year. Inconsistent play and the inability to string together any type of winning streak really draws their sustainability into question. Later Dan talks about how the trade talks surrounding Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha is intensifying. Last summer the Caps couldn't get rid of Mantha if they tried and now there's several teams interested in Mantha's services even if it's just as a rental. Later Dan talks about the teams interested in Nic Dowd. One of the teams that's making a real push is the Edmonton Oilers. Would Nic be a good fit there? Join our LOCKED ON CAPS INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Dan Holmi any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Dan provides one on one’s, breaking news, show previews, Caps breakdowns and the very latest from your 2018 Stanley Cup winning Washington Capitals. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com . Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Camino Consulting After providing more than 20 years of service to small and midsize businesses, Camino is offering a digital seminar for families and couples. Mention Locked On when reaching out for a business seminar and receive the first 5 profiles free OR use discount code LOCKEDON for 25% off the rest of the month when you visit www.caminoconsulting.ca . Sleeper Download the Sleeper App and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL to get up to a $100 match on your first deposit. Terms and conditions apply. See Sleeper’s Terms of Use for details. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Get buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. 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.