Tag Archives: Karl Alzner

Could Taylor Chorney See A Bigger Role Next Season with the Departures of Alzner, Schmidt, and Shattenkirk?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Photo: Amber Searls/USA Today Sports While much has been said about the likelihood of some of the Capitals’ most promising defensive prospects making the leap to the NHL next season, lost in the conversation is veteran blueliner Taylor Chorney, who, … Continue reading →

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Will additions from Hershey Lead to Sweet Success for the Capitals?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

This summer, the Capitals watched Kevin Shattenkirk, Karl Alzner, Justin Williams, Nate Schmidt, Marcus Johansson, and Daniel Winnik walk out the door. They were all valuable pieces to Washington’s success for the past two seasons and they were all fan … Continue reading →

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Will the Capitals Defense be Alright?

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

Since the end of the season, the position that has been weakened the most on the Capitals has undoubtedly been the defense. Losing Schmidt, Alzner and Shattenkirk looks really bad on paper and raises quite a few questions: “Who is … Continue reading →

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With Many Summer Changes, How Will the Lines Shake Out at 2017 Capitals Training Camp?

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

How will the Washington Capitals lines get filled in training camp? Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Will Remain A Competitive Team in 2017-18

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

Will the Capitals still remain a Stanley Cup Contender in 2017-18? Here are 5 reasons why they will be. Continue reading →

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With Fresh New Faces, the Ovechkin-Era Washington Capitals Continue to Change and Evolve

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

The faces that surround Alex Ovechkin continue to change and evolve in Washington D.C. Continue reading →

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NoVa Caps Pays Tribute to the Players that Have Departed This Offseason (Video)

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

Photo: Washington Capitals In the weeks since before the NHL Expansion Draft, the Capitals have undergone some significant changes, from losing promising young defenseman Nate Schmidt in the draft to trading longtime forward Marcus Johansson. General Manager Brian MacLellan has … Continue reading →

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Metropolitan Division Report Card: How Have the Clubs Performed During the Offseason?

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

Which Metropolitan Division Clubs Improved During the 2017 NHL Offseason? Continue reading →

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Caps Free Agency Update – Who’s Coming? Who’s Going?

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

Photo: Washington Capitals Dear Free Agency – enough already! In a roller-coaster of highest of highs and lowest of lows, this year’s Free Agency (including the Expansion Draft) just might be the best eight days or the worst eight days, … Continue reading →

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2017 NHL Free Agency Frenzy: Day 1 Recap

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

What were the biggest moves made on Day 1 of 2017 NHL Free Agency? Continue reading →

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