JOHN ERSKINE RUMORS & GOSSIP
(Video)Shawn Thornton vs John Erskine March 5, 2013
Losing sucks but everyone likes a good scrap.
After taking a couple good shots early in the fight Thornton was able to shed the elbow pad and deliver a devastating right that put John Erskine on his ass.
-@Rivetts5
Washington Capitals Re-Sign John Erskine
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman John Erskine to a two-year, $3.925 million contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Erskine will earn $1.925 million in 2013-14 and $2 million in 2014-15.
Erskine, 32, currently ranks sixth on Washington in average ice time per game (19:30), the highest total in Erskine’s...
John Erskine disagrees that his elbow on Wayne Simmonds was "reckless"
This hit to the head of Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds earned John Erskine a three-game suspension, and it's hard to disagree with that.
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Well, unless you're John Erskine. During his explaining of the suspension, NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan stated that the recklessness of Erskine's hit played into his decision. It...
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February 04, 2013
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John Erskine disagrees that his elbow on Wayne Simmonds was "reckless"
This hit to the head of Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds earned John Erskine a three-game suspension, and it's hard to disagree with that.
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Well, unless you're John Erskine. During his explaining of the suspension, NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan stated that the recklessness of Erskine's hit played into his decision...
Capitals D Erskine suspended 3 games
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine for three games for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds.
Erskine was punished Saturday for a hit he delivered to Simmonds' face that sent him to the ice with a bloody nose late in the first period of Washington's 3-2 victory on Friday night.
Erskine wasn't penalized for the shot that knocked...
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February 02, 2013
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John Erskine throws a flying elbow and injures Wayne Simmonds
I can’t believe that the referee and the linesman missed this elbow. What on Earth were they watching? This was a dirty hit and Capitals defenseman John Erskine was clearly targeting Wayne Simmonds head.After missing the puck, Erskine threw out an elbow to slow down Simmonds, who would have taken the puck down the ice on an odd-man rush and had a sure scoring chance. The...
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Simmonds takes elbow to face from Erskins
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine elbowed Philadelphia Flyers right winger Wayne Simmonds in the face, yet received no penalty, during the first period of Friday night's NHL game at the Verizon Center. Simmonds had to leave the game with a bloody nose and did not return to the game. Erskine will likely be facing a multiple game suspension from the NHL for his cheap...
Offseason Evaluation: John Erskine
As the 2011-12 season has come to a close, the time has come to evaluate what it meant for the Capitals, both as a team and as individuals. As such, as the summer progresses, I will be writing a report card, or individual evaluation, for each player who played in 9 (~10%) of the team's games, or 4 playoff games. Next up is rough and tumble defenseman John Erskine, who completed...
John Erskine Could Return to Capitals Lineup After Game 3's Nastiness, Bruins Should Thrive if Series Gets More Physical
After the series took a nasty turn in Game 3, the Capitals appear ready to bulk up for the next battle. While the main focus for Washington will be replacing Nicklas Backstrom up front as he serves a one-game suspension for cross-checking Bruins forward Rich Peverley, reports out of Washington hint that the Capitals might be making changes on their blue line as well. Perhaps in response...
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...
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