JOHN CARLSON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Alex Ovechkin’s “Hockey At It’s Best” hilarious blooper reel
While shooting a recent NHL Gamecenter promo with his teammate John Carlson, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had some issues saying “Hockey at it’s best,” leading to this hysterical blooper reel. Carlson tried to give Ovechkin some pointers and guidance while saying it but couldn’t hold it together either.
[YouTube]
Alex Ovechkin’s inability to say “hockey at its best” leads to hilarious blooper reel
While shooting some sort of playoff promo, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is given the speaking line “hockey at its best,” which seems simple enough, until you remember that Ovi’s first language isn’t English. Hilarity promptly ensues. As funny as Ovechkin’s difficulty grasping the English language is, John Carlson’s spit-take is the real highlight of this blooper reel...
Carlson vs. Backstrom for EA NHL 14 Cover
Yes, these are the exact photos we’d like EA Sports to use on the cover. (Alena Schwarz) EA sports is once again letting fans decide who will grace the cover of its annual NHL video game. This year, representing the Capitals in the vote is defenseman John Carlson and center Nicklas Backstrom. Carlson is already [...]
John Carlson’s stellar defensive play stops goal at last second
During the Washington Capitals-Carolina Hurricanes game on Thursday night, Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison fired a slap shot that just trickled between the legs of Capitals goalie Braden Holtby. As the puck was going towards the goal line, Capitals defenseman John Carlson skated in and kept the puck out of the net. The goal would have been a momentum killer going into the...
John Carlson Explains the Weirdest Goal Ever; And Where to Start With the Caps?
Just dump the puck in.
That’s what Capitals defenseman John Carlson was thinking when he sent it into the Pens’ zone in the second period and headed for the bench. It had been a long shift, and he was just trying to get a change. Then he noticed the guy who was supposed to be swapping with him—Mike Green—had his hands in the air, celebrating.
Carlson’s shot had gone in...
Verizon Center glass gets assist on John Carlson's goal vs Penguins (Video)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson scored a fluke goal during the second period of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to an assist from the Verizon Center glass.
The Capitals were preparing for a line change, so Carlson shot the puck into the Penguins end along the glass, and Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun went behind the net to play the puck. ...
CRAZY CAROM
John Carlson scores after odd bounce of puck
This might be the easiest goal John Carlson will ever score in his NHL career. Carlson dumped the puck in off the glass, hoping to get the puck in deep so his team could make a line change. Pittsburgh goaltender Tomas Vokoun left his crease, ready to play the puck behind the net only to find the puck had taken an awkward bounce off a stanchion, sending it directly at the now empty...
Capitals re-sign D John Carlson
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a six-year contract worth $23.8 million.
The Capitals announced Friday that Carlson will earn $3.8 million in the upcoming season and $4 million each season from 2013-14 through 2017-18.
The 22-year-old Carlson had nine goals and 23 assists while playing in all 82 games last season. He ranked second on the team in...
Via Fox Sports
September 14, 2012
|
Discuss
Capitals re-sign D Carlson to 6-year, $23.8M deal
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a six-year contract worth $23.8 million.
The Capitals announced Friday that Carlson will earn $3.8 million in the upcoming season and $4 million each season from 2013-14 through 2017-18.
The 22-year-old Carlson had nine goals and 23 assists while playing in all 82 games last season. He ranked second on the team in...
Via AP on Fox
September 14, 2012
|
Discuss
John Carlson's Next Contract
With the Washington Capitals entering a summer of salary cap uncertainty with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement looming, they still have several decisions to make regarding their pending free agents. Chief among their restricted free agents this off-season is defenseman John Carlson. Carlson made a base salary of $787,500 last season, the last of his entry-level deal, meaning...
THE CAPITALS HOT 25
