Photo: @DCkerNBC4
Lars Eller, recently acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for two second-round draft picks, held his first media session in person this morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
Eller, donning his new number “20” Capitals jersey, has been in town over the past few days, getting acclimated to his new organization. Karl Alzner has been playing tour guide and supporting Eller in his transition. Some quick notes from the media session:
#Caps center Lars Eller (@Eller_89) meets the media for the first time as a member of the Washington Capitals.https://t.co/s4Cn9V6TtT
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 5, 2016
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Some Tweets from the session:
Lars Eller on if he’s kept up with what’s going on in Montreal: “I’ve pulled the plug.”
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) July 5, 2016
Eller has been hanging out with Alzner in DC for the last few days. Looking to buy a house. Daughter wants a pink room, so that’s a must.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) July 5, 2016
Lars Eller on visiting DC this week: “I was not that familiar with the traditions of July 4th. I probably missed out on a few things.”
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) July 5, 2016
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Eller on the trade process:
Eller said the first Capital to reach out to him after he was traded was Alex Ovechkin, who texted him to welcome him to the team.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) July 5, 2016
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First Dane in a Caps uniform!:
Eller will be the first. https://t.co/NqM0oSDc7g
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) July 5, 2016
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Lars Eller has chosen to wear No. 20 for Capitals. Said it was his number when he was in Blues’ organization.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) July 5, 2016
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#Caps Lars Eller meets the D.C. media at @KettlerIceplex today. pic.twitter.com/IcxNfRyXnT
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) July 5, 2016
.@Eller_89 #20 👌 pic.twitter.com/4LZ2EtCaax
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 5, 2016
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