Karl Alzner

Karl Alzner is ‘open to anything, willing to go anywhere’ to continue his hockey career

Former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner did not play hockey during the 2020-21 season after being bought out of the final two years of a five-year contract by the Montreal Canadiens in October. After nine years in DC, Alzner left the Caps for the Habs in the summer of 2017 as an unrestricted free agent.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, in his latest 31 Thoughts column, reported that Alzner continues to watch the Habs, who are currently competing in the Stanley Cup semifinal, every night. The two-time Calder Cup and World Junior champion is determined to come back and resume his career next season.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Current and former Capitals teammates say really nice things about Nicklas Backstrom

The Washington Capitals went all out to celebrate Nicklas Backstrom’s 1,000th NHL game on Thursday.

The team formed a stick tunnel for Backstrom to skate out to, players wore number 19 jerseys during warmups, and the organization held a pregame ceremony which included a touching tribute video.

The Capitals also debuted a splash page on their website dedicated to all things N1KY, including 20 sweet video messages from Nicky’s past and former teammates and coaches.

We transcribed them all and also dug out a few more tributes from social media.

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By Elizabeth Kong and Ian Oland 6 months ago

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Karl Alzner endures power outage during first game as NBC Sports Washington analyst: ‘It was eventful’

Karl Alzner made his debut as an analyst for NBC Sports Washington on Tuesday. Alzner’s appearance was widely praised on social media by fans. His presence buoys an already deep roster of articulate former Caps on the pre and postgame shows including Alan May and Brent Johnson.

But the night did have its challenges. Multiple actually.

“It was eventful,” Alzner said in NBCSWSH’s Capitals Talk podcast.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Karl Alzner joins NBC Sports Washington’s pregame show

NBC Sports Washington has a special treat for Capitals fans tonight.

Karl Alzner will be joining the pregame show ahead of the second showdown between division rivals the Pittsburgh Penguins.

“Excited to get on the action today with the #caps pregame show @NBCSCapitals,” Alzner tweeted on Tuesday.

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By Eliza Kravitz 9 months ago

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Report: Bruins interested in signing Karl Alzner

When we last checked in with ex-Caps defender Karl Alzner, he had been bought out by the Montreal Canadiens. But rather than be dispirited by the buyout, Alzner was excited. “I’m looking forward to hopefully getting another chance to play in the league and walk into the Bell Centre again,” Alzner said in a statement.

That chance might be coming sooner than later. Boston reporter Joe Haggerty says the Bruins might be interested in picking Alzner up.

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By Peter Hassett 1 year ago

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Former Capital Karl Alzner bought out by Montreal Canadiens

Karl Alzner’s career, at least in the NHL, could be over.

Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens bought the former Capitals defenseman out of the final two seasons of his five-year, $23.125 contract ($4.625 AAV) he signed in 2017.

The Habs put Alzner on unconditional waivers at noon.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Former Capital Mike Green opts out of playoffs due to ‘uncertainties surrounding COVID-19’ and ‘deeply personal family health reasons’

Former Capital Mike Green was one of seven players who opted out of the 24-team playoff due to COVID-19 concerns on Friday and Saturday. Green, a two-time Norris Trophy finalist earlier in his career, was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers at the trade deadline from the Detroit Red Wings. The Oilers will play the Chicago Blackhawks in a best-of-five play-in series.

“Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and after much consideration, I’ve decided for deeply personal family health reasons, not to participate in the return to play,” Green said in a statement.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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We were so close to Karl Alzner playing as a first-line forward for the Canadiens tonight

Karl Alzner has spent a majority of the last two seasons in the AHL with the Laval Rocket, but on February 22, the Montreal Canadiens recalled the stay-at-home defenseman back to the NHL after Victor Mete and Xavier Ouellet suffered injuries. “I didn’t expect it at all,” Alzner said according to the Montreal Gazette, unsure that he’d ever return to the NHL.

Fast forward two weeks later, the Habs have even more injuries so head coach Claude Julien got creative. Without enough forwards at practice, Julien put Alzner on the first line.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Here’s where the Capitals vacationed during the bye week

At first glance, one might think that All-Stars Braden Holtby and Hardest Shot winner John Carlson had the best vacation of all the Washington Capitals. You would be wrong.

The Capitals are returning for a Thursday morning practice ahead of a Friday night game against the Calgary Flames. Here’s what your favorite Caps players got up to during the All-Star Break and 2019 bye week!

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By Brennin Weiswerda and Ian Oland 3 years ago

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The Oshies and Alzners went to Disney World together during the break

Karl Alzner may not be a Capital anymore, but he’s still close friends with many of his former teammates.

Thursday, Lauren Oshie revealed that the Oshie and Alzner families flew to Orlando, Florida and are vacationing together again at Disney World. This is the second time in nearly three years the two families have gone to Disney.

A big part of why is likely due to the close bond between Lyla Oshie and Stella Alzner. Back when TJ and Karl were still living in the area, the two kids were inseparable, routinely going on play dates like this excursion to a playground. The young friends have even watched Caps games together in the past with other Caps’ kids.

The vacation comes as part of the Capitals’ eight-day hiatus between games, which includes the All-Star Break and an NHL bye week.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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