Capitals Insider: John Erskine


Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Capitals prepared to contend with Rangers' forecheck
By Katie Carrera
The Rangers play with an extremely aggressive forecheck but the Capitals believed that they're prepared to counteract it thanks to Coach Adam Oates's fast-moving defensive system.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:29 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, John Carlson, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Mike Green, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:48 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Capitals' loss to Senators offers potential playoff preview, animosity and all
By Katie Carrera
Thursday's game didn't have any greater meaning for the Capitals, but it did offer a look at what a first-round playoff matchup against Ottawa might look like.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:48 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Sens, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 07:21 AM ET, 04/24/2013

John Erskine's key saves in Caps' win against Winnipeg
By Katie Carrera
John Erskine comes up big in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Jets by playing goalie.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:21 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Jets, Jason Chimera, John Erskine, Matt Hendricks

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Open thread: Capitals at Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Discuss the game as the Capitals take on the Hurricanes and get caught up on all the moves that altered the defense today.

By Katie Carrera  |  05:58 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Defense, Dmitry Orlov, John Erskine, Open Thread, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 04/02/2013

John Erskine a game-time decision against Carolina (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals are sticking with the same line combinations for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, defensive lineup still uncertain.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:20 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, John Erskine, Practice update

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Alex Ovechkin asks to leave practice early, Eric Fehr skates briefly
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' practice before the team leaves for Buffalo.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:50 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Eric Fehr, John Erskine, Line combinations, Practice update, Tom Poti, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Jack Hillen sick, John Erskine doesn't take part in practice drills (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Just as the Capitals blue line seemed to be getting healthy, two defensemen didn't take part in Thursday's practice in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen, John Erskine, Mathieu Perreault, Practice update, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 03/25/2013

John Erskine, Tomas Kundratek and Tom Poti all make appearance at optional skate (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Injured defensemen John Erskine and Tomas Kundratek both took part in an optional skate Monday in Arlington. Tom Poti, who is also on injured reserve, skated briefly before the workout began.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, John Erskine, Optional practice, Practice update, Tom Poti, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 03/17/2013

Tomas Kundratek tests right leg, Braden Holtby to start against Sabres
By Katie Carrera
Tomas Kundratek skates briefly, Matt Hendricks is ready to play against Sabres and other notes from the Caps optional skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:22 PM ET, 03/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sabres, John Erskine, Matt Hendricks, Practice update, Tomas Kundratek

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Capitals recall Cameron Schilling; John Erskine and Tom Poti out against Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals have recalled defenseman Cam Schilling and it looks like he will play tonight against the Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:39 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cam Schilling, Caps-Canes, Defense, Injuries, John Erskine, Line combinations, Tom Poti

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 03/11/2013

What John Erskine's absence means for the Capitals
By Katie Carrera
It's uncertain how much time John Erskine will miss but his absence certainly will leave a large role for the Capitals to fill.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:11 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Defense, John Erskine, Steve Oleksy

Posted at 07:26 PM ET, 03/09/2013

John Erskine injured in Capitals' loss to Islanders
By Katie Carrera
The defenseman suffered what appeared to be an injury to his left hand or wrist and played only 1:18 in the 5-2 defeat.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:26 PM ET, 03/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Isles, Injuries, John Erskine

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 02/27/2013

One-timers: Capitals keeping defensemen involved offensively
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates has encouraged the blue liners to jump up in the play since training camp and it looks like they're all growing more comfortable with the directive.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:50 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, John Carlson, John Erskine, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom, One timers

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 02/25/2013

John Erskine agrees to contract extension with Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
John Erskine close to contract extension with Capitals

By Katie Carrera  |  12:05 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Contract extension, John Erskine

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013

Marcus Johansson scratched against Panthers, Mathieu Perreault and John Erskine back in
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals morning skate and what lineup changes to expect for tonight's game against Florida.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:20 PM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, John Erskine, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Tom Poti

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 02/04/2013

John Erskine on suspension: 'I don't think it was a reckless play'
By Mark Giannotto
The Caps defenseman says he's 'not happy' with his three-game ban for elbowing Wayne Simmonds.

By Mark Giannotto  |  02:19 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Erskine, NHL discipline, Suspensions

Posted at 07:46 PM ET, 02/02/2013

John Erskine suspended three games for elbowing
By Katie Carrera
Capitals defenseman John Erskine won't be eligible to return to the lineup until Feb. 9 against Florida.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:46 PM ET, 02/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Flyers, John Erskine, NHL discipline, Suspensions

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 02/02/2013

John Erskine faces disciplinary hearing for elbow (updated)
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals defenseman could face supplemental discipline for elbowing Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:26 AM ET, 02/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Flyers, John Erskine, Matt Hendricks, NHL discipline

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 01/28/2013

John Erskine records first goal since 2011
By Katie Carrera
Goal scorer isn't the first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking of Capitals defenseman John Erskine. But he certainly adds it to the list from time to time.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:49 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sabres, Joel Ward, John Erskine

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 11/01/2012

Caps’ Karl Alzner, John Erskine won’t let NHL lockout put a damper on Movember
By Ben Sumner
The Caps defensemen are still growing mustaches to raise money for men's health.

By Ben Sumner  |  03:11 PM ET, 11/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Movember

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 01/13/2010

Boudreau on Bradley, Erskine and no excuses
By Amy Shipley
Tidbits from this morning's skate at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla: *Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau said he was informed that the instigator penalty levied on Matt Bradley during Tuesday night's 7-4 loss to Tampa Bay had been rescinded after a review of the game videos. Boudreau, who said he...

By Amy Shipley  |  01:24 PM ET, 01/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Florida Panthers, John Erskine, Matt Bradley, Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 01/11/2010

Erskine 'questionable' and other notes
By Tarik El-Bashir
The Caps just completed a brisk practice at the Lightning's facility in Brandon, Fla. This was one of those weird road practices where the players got dressed at the game rink, bussed to the practice rink, then bussed right back. That means there wasn't much time for post-practice interviews, but...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  01:54 PM ET, 01/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Erskine, Michal Neuvirth, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Poti

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 01/11/2010

Erskine not practicing
By Tarik El-Bashir
Defenseman John Erskine is not on the ice with his teammates at Ice Sports Forum this morning, which could mean the Caps' toughest defenseman is out for tomorrow's game against the Lightning. Erskine suffered an undisclosed injury Saturday in Atlanta and missed almost all of the third period. With Erskine...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  11:07 AM ET, 01/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Erskine, Tampa Bay Lightning