JOHN ERSKINE RUMORS & GOSSIP

John Jaeckel: More Details On Washington Rumor

Follow me @jaeckel WASHINGTON RUMOR: Late breaking, Hawks have (I’m hearing this morning) discussed a deal for big Cap defenseman John Erskine. There also has been a discussion of a larger deal involving Jeff Halpern (as I predicted on the message board thread this AM) and a number of Hawk prospects. As reported by al Cimaglia yesterday, a contingent of Cap scouts has been...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  24 days ago

John Erskine Player Page

#4A.K.A. "Big John"Position: DefensemanHeight: 6' 4"Weight: 220Shoots: LeftBorn: 6/26/80, Kingston, Ontario Drafted: 1998, 2nd Round, 39th Overall (Dallas)Acquired:  9/14/06, Signed as an Unrestricted Free AgentPlayer PagesCapGeek - NHL - TSN - LOH - HR - HF Regular Season NHL StatsPP SH Season Salary Team GP G A P +/- PIM...
Via Rock the Red  |  January 04, 2012

Capitals D Erskine to make season debut vs. Ducks

Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Erskine has been sidelined since the playoffs last season with a shoulder injury. He had surgery shortly after the Capitals were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 31-year-old Erskine, who will likely be paired with Jeff Schultz...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 01, 2011

John Erskine Still Not Cleared By Doctors

Three weeks into the young NHL season, Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine has still not been cleared by team doctors for contact. Erskine underwent shoulder surgery early in the offseason this past spring and was expected to be cleared for contact within the first few weeks of the season. Erskine was supposed to see a lot of minutes on the blue line this year as a shutdown...
Via Rant Sports  |  October 25, 2011

Capitals Defenseman John Erskine Gets Early Start on 'Movember' Mustache

Playoffs? You kidding me? Why wait until the playoffs to grow an awesome mustache? Capitals defenseman and one-time Milan Lucic opponent John Erskine has decided to begin growing out his mustache as a part of "Movember" to promote men's health and raise money for prostate cancer research. "Hey guys, might be a bit early but I'm bringing back the stash!!" Erskine tweeted, along with...
Via NESN.com  |  October 13, 2011

Erskine’s Status is Considered ‘Cloudy’

Being only 13 days away from the start of the Washington Capitals’ season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, it is quite clear that defenseman John Erskine will not participate in any preseason games. Erskine, who is still recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, has yet to be cleared for any contact whatsoever. However, Erskine has been participating throughout the...
Via Rant Sports  |  September 26, 2011

Erskine’s Winter Classic Fight, in Photos

One of the early highlights of the Winter Classic was the fight between John Erskine and Mike Rupp. It was a bit reminiscent of Erskine’s bout against Eric Boulton, in the fact that it lasted so long, although less punches ended up landing. I kept the camera snapping throughout the entire skirmish, and figured I’d share a sampling of the still images I captured : ...
Via Capitals Outsider  |  January 03, 2011

Caps sign John Erskine to a 2 year extension

DISCUSS IT IN THE SEA OF RED FORUM The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman John Erskine to a two year contract extension.  Erskine has been with the Capitals since the 2006/07 season and has been a gritty, tough defenseman.  Erskine is easily having his best season with the Capitals this season, showing even more grit and toughness, something that is sorely lacking on the...
Via DC Pro Sports Report  |  December 17, 2010

The Power of the Stache

John Erskine had a great night, winning a fight, and then scoring the game winning goal. He was a popular fellow in the locker room after the game, where he discussed his recent run of good luck. Is it all due to the power of the stache?
Via Capitals Outsider  |  November 15, 2010

Happy Birthday, John Erskine!

Capitals defenseman John Erskine, of Kingston, Ontario, is 30 today.
Via Capitals Outsider  |  June 26, 2010
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