Tag Archives: Karl Alzner

Capitals’ Fan Guide to Past IIHF World Junior Championships

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images Over the years, many future Washington Capitals players have participated in the IIHF Under 20 Championships, popularly known as the World Junior Games. The games begin on Christmas Day, with the preliminary rounds taking place … Continue reading →

Home Cooking and A Hat Trick: Retro Recap: Atlanta Thrashers @ Washington Capitals, November 26, 2008

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals have had many memorable games that took place on either the day before or the day after Thanksgiving. This post looks at a game between the Washington Capitals and Atlanta Thrashers on November … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2008-09 NHL Season, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Atlanta Thrashers, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, Karl Alzner, Retro Recap, Sami Lepisto, Tom Poti, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Canadiens Buy Out Remaining Two Seasons On Karl Alzner’s Contract

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers on Tuesday for purposes of buying out the final two seasons on his five-year contract, which carried a $4.5 million cap hit. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, Players | Tagged Contracts, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, Karl Alzner, Montreal Canadiens, News | 5 Comments

List Of Players That Have Chosen to ‘Opt-Out’ of 2020 NHL Playoffs

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

As a condition of the ratified ‘Return to Play’ plan approved by both the NHL and NHLPA, players not wishing to participate in the 2020 playoffs have the option to ‘opt out’ without penalty. Players have until 5:00 PM on … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2019-2020 NHL Season, 2020 NHL Playoffs, COVID-19, Karl Alzner, Mike Green, Roman Polak, Steven Kampfer, Sven Bartschi, Travis Hamonic | Leave a comment

Mike Vogel Chats with Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, John Carlson, Eric Fehr, Tom Wilson and Jason Chimera

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Friday night the Capitals’ Mike Vogel hosted an online chat session with several of the Capitals current players and Capitals alumni. The meeting, which ran just over 45 minutes in length, started with Vogel, Karl Alzner, who is currently in … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Diane Doyle, Eric Fehr, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Mike Vogel, Reunion, Tom Wilson, Video | Leave a comment

Bears Rally To Down The Rocket 4-2; Connor Hobbs, Joe Snively And Brian Pinho Score First Goals Of the Season

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Laval Rocket The Hershey Bears rallied to beat the Laval Rocket 4-2 Saturday night at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. The win improves the Bears record to 4-2-1-0 (9 points) on the season. The Bears wrap-up their current four-game … Continue reading →

Posted in Hershey Bears, News | Tagged Brian Pinho, Connor Hobbs, Hershey Bears, Joe Snively, Karl Alzner, Laval Rocket, Riley Barber | Leave a comment

Next In the Sweater Number Line – Alexander Alexeyev Set to Join Long List of Players Who Have Donned No. 27 For The Capitals

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Diane Doyle

This past Sunday, Washington Capitals defensive prospect Alexander Alexeyev took part in the 11th Annual NHL Players Association Rookie Showcase, which features many of the top rookies in the league held this year the Capitals’ practice facility, MedStar Capitals Iceplex, in Arlington, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Alexeyev, Diane Doyle, History, Karl Alzner, NHL Rookie Showcase, No. 27, Sweater Numbers, Uniforms | 1 Comment

Former Capitals Defenseman Karl Alzner Intends on Playing In the NHL This Season, Says He’ll Demand A Move if Placed in the AHL

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: NHL Former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner was a staple on the Washington blueline during his time in D.C., playing in a team-record 423 consecutive games before leaving the team as a free agent in the summer of 2017, signing … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Salary Cap, Teams | Tagged AHL, Capitals Alumni, Demotion, Karl Alzner, Laval Rocket, Michael Fleetwood, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Trade, TVA Sports | 1 Comment

The Oshies and Alzners Are Going to Disney World For the All-Star Game Break

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

With the Capitals entering the All-Star Game break on a seven-game losing streak, and Head Coach Todd Reirden, defenseman John Carlson, and goaltender Braden Holtby representing the team in San Jose, the rest of the team and NHL will be … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2019 NHL All-Star Game, All-Star Break, Disney World, Karl Alzner, Lauren oshie, Michael Fleetwood, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Former Capitals Defenseman Karl Alzner Placed On Waivers By Canadiens

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Sportsnet Ex-Washington Capitals and current Montreal Canadiens defenseman Karl Alzner was placed on waivers on Monday afternoon, most likely for contract termination purposes.