Caps recall Alzner
"The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Karl Alzner from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today."
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I hear that when it comes to Alzner, there is no higher, and that sucker MCs can call him sire.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 9:38 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Fact. He’s also tougher than leather and is raising hell.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But not quite as tough as a two-dollar steak. At least not yet. He’s working on it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
awwwwww, I’m not going to get to see Karl play!
by RedBirdie on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good for Karl.
Sure seems like, if there was ever a time to shine and make your mark…
by marks4java on Nov 25, 2009 9:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aaaand, these last two comments by Birdie and Mark are why this makes me nervous. (Don’t mean to pick on you). This is no-win for Alzner. Expectations are too high. He’s still just a kid.
I’m betting that the boo birds (or even the "whoop"ers) are out for Alzner by next year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah. There’s still another lightning rod on the blueline who’s taller and thus will attract more of the lightning, sparing Karl.
But I do agree that his game and pedigree lend themselves to the hockey-stupid fans not appreciating what he does and how he does it.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard a couple Hershey regulars mention that his style of game may go unappreciated by the casual fan. I hope he doesn’t catch Schultz-like flak.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 25, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only 2 minutes
…in some 30 games Up, and those for delay of game. The kid’s obviously a bust!
by redlineblue on Nov 25, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t hold your breath for that this time….especially if he’s embraced the tougher side of hockey.
by Yoshietree on Nov 25, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s true, he’s gone all goon with four PIMs in 19 games in Hershey.
Seriously, though, to be able to play effective defense and take that few penalties is a very underrated attribute.
by David M. Getz on Nov 25, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know there was an element of sarcasm…but playing tougher against AHL forwards is going to be a lot easier for him, with less PIMs, when compared to the NHL…both because of skill and because of the two ref system in the NHL.
by Yoshietree on Nov 25, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t tell Chara lovers that.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 3:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a load of Hershey fans who hate on Schultz, so if they like Alzner up there, then he probably won’t hit Schultz-like flak here.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s good to know then.
"If you're gonna die after 24, might as well jump out at 23:59, no?"
by Laich It Or Lump It on Nov 25, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The most common thing I’ve heard from Bears fans (such as at the Caps Convention) regarding Schultz is “You can keep him.”
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, no, I just want to see Karl play. He’s such a sweet kid and I’m happy that he got called up. I’m just, selfishly, a little bummed that I won’t be able to cheer him on tonight.
by RedBirdie on Nov 25, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So I assume he’ll be paired with pothier? Isn’t that where he was last time and Pothier was taking him “under his wing” and all that jazz?
by aaw6848 on Nov 25, 2009 9:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was quite successful paired with Jurcina. We’ll see if Gabby goes back to that and keeps Pothier paired with (ugh) Erskine.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’d like to see 23+27 again, especially considering Jurcina is the lower cap hit and that would be important for future considerations if the pairing works out. and they were pretty damn good last year.
by ns on Nov 25, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Last time we saw Alzner, there were no veterans playing who could take him under their wing – they were all hurt…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I realize Bruce is trying to whole pairing a puck moving D with the Caps version of stay at home D, but 2 & 4 is just not working out so well.
by RedBirdie on Nov 25, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s b/c 4 is terrible.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
The thing that really pisses me off about Erskine is that he looked pretty decent during the postseason and during training camp/preseason, leading me to believe that he was perhaps maturing into serviceable 5/6 defenseman. Then he went back to sucking like he always had. How dare he challenge my deeply held beliefs like that.
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rule of thumb: at his age, what you’ve seen is what you’re gonna get.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. My comment was more aimed at myself. I ought to have known better.
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think that’s called fighting for a roster spot to continue to get a paycheck……once you’re on, you relax or fall back into old habits……
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds a lot like how I describe Juice.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 3:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
From your post below, I see that you’re driving. For the safety of all of us, let’s not engage in this one again. Plus, I’ve got to get to the Avs-Preds game at some point this evening.
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. I’m not driving anymore so we got time. I was just busting balls anyway. Shamo is making you look good right now, but I still want both of them gone.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Juice hurt? how would Alzner be paired up with him?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s playing tonight, sayeth Boudreau.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
cool, thanks.
I’m looking forward to seeing him (Karl) play. haven’t had the chance and would like to see what he’s all about. what will his number be?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
caption contest anyone? not for the hockey players, but for the male fan on the left and the female fan on the right……
man says “why y’all gotta block my view?”
female says, “hey, this drink needed a little something, but not a tooth!!!”
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey BP, that last comment lost my first line - it was a statement of thanks for providing Alzner’s number.
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#27
Alzner also wore 27 in the WHL. You can see it on my [signed ;D] Calgary Hitmen jersey tonight.
I thought he wore #47 when first called up because we hadn’t bought out Clymer yet, or we just had an he was still using his training camp number until it was cleared.
I was going to wear my black/purple Mighty Ducks Fedorov tonight, but the Alzner callup requires an emergency substitution.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did wear 47 when he was first called up, for a few games
by WolfPackof1 on Nov 25, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, that was a bit snarky I guess.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a Fedorov mighty ducks jersey?! Quite honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of those.
by RedBirdie on Nov 25, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I’ll wear it later on in the season, maybe at the coming games as everyone I wear jerseys of besides Alzner is still injured.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except Beagle, but we seem to lose more when I wear his jersey than others. Then again, when he’s called up it usually means we’re missing folks.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. I’d like to see it too.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll let you all know when it’s in the rotation if I’m online before a game then.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I could also take a photo. :/
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No worries homie.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“I know what number Jesse Winchester wears, thank you very much.”
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alzner: “Your lunch money! Hand it over!”
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Nov 25, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“He better be careful messing with that Colgate grad. That kind of behavior is liable to get you hurt… Or at least sent to the minors.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 3:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Alzner is no dummy, but he’s the second smartest player in that picture.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Nov 25, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why y’all gotta block my view
Southern redneck visits Ontario?
by mechanicsville on Nov 25, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ofcourse when I finally decide to drive to hershey for a game, we recall the kid I am trying to go see. Any idea if Karl may be back in hershey by saturday night?
by camelhumps on Nov 25, 2009 9:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This move puzzles me. Why send Carlson down just to bring Alzner up? Is this a cap move? A performance move? Is it ice time related (wanting to get Carlson more time down on the farm rather than riding pine up in DC)? Its certainly a good thing for Karl but I didn’t think Carlson’s play warranted him being sent down.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
My best guess is that Carlson is still in his 1st full pro season and would benefit more from the ice time in Hershey than Alzner, and that the organization thinks they play about the same level or Alzner is better right now.
by red army line on Nov 25, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
From a salary cap perspective, they may have been uncertain whether to LTIR someone last time, so they took the guy with the lower cap hit. Now that they have pulled the LTIR trigger, Alzner may fit for the first time.
Or Neuvirth’s contract might be the difference. Alzner can play since Theo is back. I’m not sure which it is.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 25, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Knuble. Konfirmed.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kalled it. (While we’re being alliterative…)
by IRockTheRed on Nov 25, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Korrect?
Ya freaking grasshopper!
by Steck It Out on Nov 25, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
….Kay…..offiKally Kuc-Koo, you all are…. :)
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by RedskinFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alzner’s salary is $1,675,000.
Neuvirth’s is $821,666.
In order for Alzner to fit under the salary cap, probably someone’s on LTIR:
- Semin = $4,600,000
- Knuble = $2,800,000
- B. Gordon = $761,250
- Laing = $500,000
Probably Knuble. Gordon + Laing = $1,261,250, and we’re already over the cap by
$-463,321…
by IRockTheRed on Nov 25, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a lot more going on than just those raw numbers, though. Bonus cushion is also in play, for example.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the choice on the bonus cushion made on a player by player basis? I assume it’s a given Backstrom makes his bonus(es), even though I don’t know what they specifically are. On the other hand, I imagine it’s unlikely Alzner makes his, because I’m assuming part of it’s pegged to games played, and if so, the team can make sure he doesn’t hit that number.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 25, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Every bonus counts against the cap until it is technically unreachable, which means almost all of them are in play for the entire season (i.e. a guy could score 40 goals in the last game of the year). Obviously games played bonuses and the like can be technically unreachable earlier.
Whether a team utilizes the bonus cushion is dependent on their individual cap situation.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, the question I was trying to ask was about whether including it on this year’s calculations, or deferring it to next year. That whole thing gets a little confusing. Well, like the entire CBA.
JP, I know you’re an attorney, but damn, I hate when attorneys write stuff in legalese instead of plain English.
by gfcaps fan on Nov 25, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, me too.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Bruce said he would probably have preferred to call up Alzner if the cap allowed, because if his extra experience, so now that there’s probably been some LTIR movement, he can.
As I wrote last night, I’m thrilled. I had previously predicted that he should be here at about Thanksgiving — expect I hoped it would be done through effective salary cap management, not because of injuries. I wanted him to be here long enough to find his groove, then lose it during the Olympic break, then find it again in time for the playoffs. Right now, that seems unlikely. Drat.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 25, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s also a righty/lefty thing with Juice returning to the lineup.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That could definitely be part of it. Either way I am happy he is up and I hope he kills it while he is here.
by PKLords76 on Nov 25, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that enough to send one guy down and bring another guy up? For a guy that doesn’t match lines, calling up a player because he plays righty/lefty seems like a lot.
I suppose that they could have sent Carlson down expecting Poti to come back and when that didn’t happen they needed another guy and Alzner was a better fit.
The general consensus seems that this has less to do with Carlson and than it does with Cap room, and Alzner needing a shot.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
by Sct112 on Nov 25, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce might not match lines, but he’s mindful of his defensive matchups.
by David M. Getz on Nov 25, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Alzner-Jurcina is a quality pairing.
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by winterion on Nov 25, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that enough to send one guy down and bring another guy up?
It’s certainly a factor in the decision, and not an insignificant one at that.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree the righty/lefty is a factor, both Jurcina returning to the line-up aspect, as well as Morrisonn and Poti out.
As JP and I have noted, Knuble had to be on LTIR to make some of the earlier moves work. I have to review the numbers again to see whether or not Laing had to be on LTIR for some of the previous moves to have worked, i.e., the time when Carlson, Beagle, and Neuvirth were all on the roster at the same time. Knuble definitely on LTIR; Laing might be, but I am not sure he had to be based on a quick run of the numbers.
by sk84fun_dc on Nov 25, 2009 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am moderately looking forward to this, no pressure or nothing.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 10:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
well I think Carlson was under no pressure…Alzner SHOULD be ready to play NHL hockey and I am expecting a solid performance
by aaw6848 on Nov 25, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alzner SHOULD be ready to play NHL hockey
On what do you base that? From his entire draft class, there have been 39 games played by defensemen, 30 of which are his. He’s still very, very green.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, those numbers don’t seem to include this season so far, but the point remains.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha. I base that on general reason and his time of play both in the minors and his experience, albeit limited in the NHL, he has been in a position when most of the top NHL D guys were out – and he performed well. Top tier D men take a couple years in the minors and then they come up – this is the process, I think he would agree he has something to prove.
by aaw6848 on Nov 25, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but what about the draft class after him?
by RED503 on Nov 25, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schenn, Bogosian and Doughty. I realize you might be snarking, but I felt like sharing.
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by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The 2008 class is sick. Such a good draft.
by RED503 on Nov 25, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, and another possibly unfair measuring stick for Alzner.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Especially considering that some of that has to do with the goals, cap situations, and roster strength of the drafting teams.
by David M. Getz on Nov 25, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schenn is in a bit of a sophomore slump though.
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by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But, Bogosian. . . Damn. It’s going to suck having him in our division for the next 10, 5, until Waddell trades him for a used jockstrap.
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poti for Bogosian is the new Zhitnik for Coburn.
by David M. Getz on Nov 25, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If that happened, I'd need this:
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops! I Crapped My Pants sure can hold a lot of dung!
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I also need it after eating this:
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops! I crapped my pants! > Photobucket
by DrinkingPartner on Nov 25, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did that not come through? It shows up on mine…
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn’t come through for me.
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by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oops. It’s Phil Hartman in the “Colon Blow” ad from SNL. I miss Phil.
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. It’s been a while now, but it still sucks out loud for me that he’s gone. Awesomely funny dude.
by mechanicsville on Nov 25, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the classes (just the first 2 rounds) from ‘06-’09, games played:
‘06 – 116
’07 – 30 (Karl)
’08 – 360 (yeah, 2008 was sick for D…don’t forget Pietrangelo in STL)
’09 – 44
Comparing him to his class doesn’t do it, since he’s the only real defensive prospect out of that draft so far. He happened to get drafted by a Caps team that was packed with more talent (and more $$ contracts) than the #4 pick attests. The Caps have the ability to let him develop instead of throwing him into the fire like TOR, ATL, and LA did with their guys. Hopefully that strategy pans out…
by Kewibr on Nov 25, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t we also get to keep him till he is 27; where Doughty & Schenn will be UFA eligible at 25
by CAPFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Del Zotto in 2008 as well. What an insane draft for D.
by Kolzilla on Nov 25, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget our own Late 1st round 95 % chance amazing D draft pick
by CAPFan4Life on Nov 25, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Per Tarik’s twitter:
Mike Knuble also said that he’s on LTI, so he can’t play until the Buffalo game on Dec. 9.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 25, 2009 11:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is good news.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Nov 25, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Karlzner is just someone you want to see succeed. I’m glad he seems like he can manage going up and down.
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by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Per TEB:
Alzner “has been playing well down there, but it’s tough because we have eight pretty good defensemen up here when everyone is healthy,” Coach Bruce Boudreau said. “I’m really excited to see him. The reports [from Hershey] are great. We’ll see where it leads.”
Yay. Now nine defensemen in the mix. Not all of them healthy, currently, but that’s a very crowded blueline.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 25, 2009 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bruce can’t count. There were not, prior to Alzner’s arrival, “eight pretty good defensemen up here.”
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
His talking seemed to turn Flash into a helluva player.
by red army line on Nov 25, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You sure about that? I’ve seen a lot of the same old Flash over the past two weeks or so.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Foot off the gas as soon as AO was back on the ice.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 25, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So still solid with some terrible passes?
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still solid? He has one goal, two assists, seven SOG and a minus-3 rating in his last six games. Still solid might be generous.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why, but I can’t hate on Flash. Boudreau-itis?
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t hate on him until he slumps while the team as a whole plays well. I find it more difficult to criticize players playing badly when the team as a whole has been terrible.
by red army line on Nov 25, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
wasn’t it Flash who drew the penalty in the last two minutes of the third against the Habs? The results might not be there, but I feel as though the effort has been.
by bilspacecadet on Nov 25, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The “eight/nine good defensemen” meme that McPhee and now Boudreau have been pushing on us may have be good for PR purposes, but I can’t help but feel a little insulted. Like, they actually expect us to believe that? Really?
by Kolzilla on Nov 25, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What else do you expect them to say? “Yeah, we’ve got one really amazing guy, but he’s young and prone to boneheaded mistakes when he gets tired. After that, we’ve got a couple of serviceable veterans, some guys with potential and a bunch of minor league flotsam and jetsam?”
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by D'ohboy on Nov 25, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And
“If we can get some sucker GM to give us a decent draft pick for any of these hacks we’ll gladly take it and bring up our blue chippers, but until then there’s no need to give them away.”
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting article, with all due respect to the Pollin family.
Link
by lgc on Nov 25, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Better discussed in the Clips thread.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, hopefully, possibly, Alzner being called up is a sign that Nylander is about to move (in addition to the obvious need for a good blue liner). It’s been so quiet on the 92 watch…
by Direction 87 on Nov 25, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think there is a Caps fan out there that doesn’t hope for a resolution on that topic, but that’s reading too much into a call-up based on 2 dmen out (Poti and Morrisonn) and cap space freed up from the demotion of Carlson and Andrew Gordon.
by sk84fun_dc on Nov 25, 2009 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can we have a ban on Nylander talk?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s pointless. It’s masochism.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 25, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not, and it’s not going away. If people want to discuss it, let ’em.
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by J.P. on Nov 25, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smitty
Before LAST season Greg Smith told me they were looking to move Nylander.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Smitty also say that the team wants to win the Cup?
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
reason number 6,793 why I love Karl Alzner.
Although Alzner is not technically a rookie anymore, he stayed behind to pick up pucks and put them in a bucket after practice.
“I still consider myself a rookie until a full season, or at least half a season,” Alzner said. “So I’m still a rookie to me.”
by RedBirdie on Nov 25, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice stuff.
I have a photo of Jakub Klepis at Ashburn holding a bucket of pucks.
by MisterBungle on Nov 25, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In Caps gear or his Iceplex shirt? Gotta pay the bills yo.
"Good luck and God speed, Ben. See you on the other side of the pitch."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 25, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love that. I commented on him picking up the pucks at the training camp scrimmage.
/posted at 5 mph on 295
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 3:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight’s game was A+ work from one Mister Karl Alzner. Like I said in the GDT, he needs an NHL roster spot, right now period fucking dot. He is without question in our top 6 and probably in our top 4 right now.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He is in our top 4 right now. He makes the team better immediately. In 45 games he’ll be even better.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was tonight. If it keeps up like it did, he’s in our top pairing already if he can eat the minutes. I straight-up loved his game tonight and only saw the one play against Gaustad where he was cleanly beaten and that was by a much larger man along the boards at speed.
I would eat a puppy for his breakout passes to continue.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 25, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cook it up.
The upgrade is incredible. I really didn’t expect him to be this good. HER FTW.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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