Washington Capitals Re-Sign Shutdown D-man Karl Alzner

The Washington Capitals Organization have reached a deal with arguably one of the best up-and-coming defense man in the NHL. The new contract is a two-year extension to his current contract estimated at around $2.57 million. This is less than Alzner was looking for, and  more than what the Capitals were looking to deal out. However, the deal presents less of a cap hit than Alzner’s current contract, and the Capitals need to keep an eye on their Salary Cap space. As of now they are sitting about $1.5 million above the cap. In Alzner’s first full season with the Capital’s in the 2010-2011 season he recorded twelve points, two goals and 10 assists, and had a plus/minus rating of +14. He’s not one to put up many points throughout the season, but his style is what Washington’s front office is looking for. Playing an average of 20 minutes per game, he is in the perfect place along side fellow young gun, John Carlson. Plus he has leadership experience that fe...