Tag Archives: Karl Alzner

During Preseason Action, What Are Some Things Barry Trotz is Looking For In Players that Are Hopeful to Crack the Opening Night Roster?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Barry Trotz be looking for in the preseason as he fills the remaining holes in the Capitals roster? Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coaching, Lineups, News, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aaron Ness, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Christian Djoos, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Riley Barber, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Tyler Graovac, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Top 10 Capitals Games to Look Forward to this Season

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

We’re almost there, folks! Training camp is less than two weeks away. The preseason starts three days after that, then the real thing begins on October 5. Here are the Top 10 games you should circle on your calendar!

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Auston Matthews, Capital One Arena, Connor McDavid, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Karl Alzner, Lucas Johansen, Metropolitan Division, Michael Marzzacco, Mike Green, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Nate Schmidt, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Johansen, Thanksgiving, Top Ten List, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Connor Hobbs Joins the Capitals at Kettler, Hopes to Make Opening Night Roster

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Last week, a handful of Capitals players started working out on the Kettler ice for unofficial practices, with more arriving this week. Most of the “big-name” players like Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Braden Holtby, have already reported to Kettler, … Continue reading →

Posted in Draft, News, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Kettler Iceplex, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Karl Alzner, Kettler, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Michael Marzzacco, Mike Green, Nate Schmidt, Washington Capitals, WHL | 7 Comments

Washington Capitals Player Preview: John Carlson

Posted on August 27, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Capitals fans see from defenseman John Carlson in 2017-18? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Profile, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017-2018 Season, Alex Ovechkin, Christian Djoos, George Foussekis, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Madison Bowey, Nate Schmidt, NHL 2016-17 Season, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Player Previews | 14 Comments

Washington Capitals Player Preview: Dmitry Orlov

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Harrison Brown

As we do every year in the weeks leading up to the Capitals’ training camp, NoVa Caps is preparing key “player previews” for the upcoming season. Today, our annual player previews continue with defenseman Dmitry Orlov.

Posted in News | Tagged Capitals, Contracts, Dmitry Orlov, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Nate Schmidt, Power Play, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Statistics, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals Player Previews | 18 Comments

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

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Defense, Lineups, News, NHL, Players | Tagged 2017-18 Season, Karl Alzner, Michael Fleetwood, Nate Schmidt, Taylor Chorney, Washington Capitals | 8 Comments

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

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Harrison Brown

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged Barber, Christian Djoos, Daniel Winnik, Harrison Brown, Hershey Bears, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nate Schmidt, Riley Barber, Troy Mann, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

Will the Capitals Defense be Alright?

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

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 →