Capitals Assign Erskine to Hershey

[VodkaFish]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Capitals have assigned defenseman John Erskine to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

Erskine, who signed with the Capitals as a free agent Sept. 14, has appeared in 141 career NHL games with the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars, compiling five points (three goals, two assists) and 336 penalty minutes.

[Humpzilla]

Simply ridiculous.

I would have thought someone would have grabbed him. Did Bobby Clarke accidently sleep in today?

[danski]

Do players clear waivers that fast ? I thought it was more like a week.

[Podollan]

There is just no reason why Teams should sign an enforcer today..
I mean how much Fights have Brashear,McGrattan or Cairns this Season?


Anyway I hope we will see at least more Fights in the AHL...


Hershey now have enough Toughness to play against WBS or the phantoms:

Erskine + P. Vandermeer - Carkner + Bonvie - Grenier + Cote +Grant

[spiderarms]

Big John can play. He is not just an enforcer. He is a legitament number 6 defenseman. NO ONE CAN USE HIM? If this continues to go down like this, there are many enforcers playing in the NHL now, who don't have the SKILL level that Erskine does. YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT!

[NewNHLHater]

Once again the reason I will be spending my money on the AHL instead of the NHL. Hot Damn!! I can't wait for the first Hershey/Philly and Hershey/WBS games now!! Woo Hoo!!

[jkidd]

Originally Posted by danski

Do players clear waivers that fast ? I thought it was more like a week.

24 hours or something like that, I believe.

He deffinately doesnt deserve to be in the minors. Hopefully someone will realize his worth, and pick him up.

[BENNETTWOLF]

JESUS!!!!!! I just read this............the Caps dressed Nolan Yonkman last year who improved but isn't in Erskine's class as a blueliner or fighter for almost a whole seasons worth of games.

I don't know what to say. We have Brash, Sutherby, Bradley, Clark etc so maybe it's not a great fit for a guy who can't play PP but..............JESUS!!!!!!!

[Mr.Hockeyy]

SEE YOU IN HERSHEY......YAAAAAA...sucks for him but at least hes going to a a first class AHL team.....WHOOOOOOOO...WHOOOOO

[Doc Holliday]

Originally Posted by BENNETTWOLF

JESUS!!!!!! I just read this............the Caps dressed Nolan Yonkman last year who improved but isn't in Erskine's class as a blueliner or fighter for almost a whole seasons worth of games.

Can't believe there is no room for Erskine in the terrible Caps defence. Hanlon might be the reason. He's anti-fighting and a bad coach. Pat Quinn should replace him.

[the4thline]

On CSN last night they said that Erskine was sent down because he is 8th on depth chart and won't be seeing much time in the NHL unless someone gets injured. How in the hell he is behind Muir in the depth chart is beyond me.

So he is in Hershey because the Caps think he needs to play.

[davesakiller]

think he will play as much as peat or boulerice?