Comments on: 10/24, 8:00 AM - An alternative theory on John Erskine’s new contract

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Fighting is up, how does it impact the Caps? « the red skate — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:06:31 +0000

[…] may not be here in 2009-10. John Erskine might fill some of his role, as might Matt Bradley. In the Caps system? J.P. dutifully chronicles for us the junior league […]

By: Fauxrumors

Fauxrumors — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:45:54 +0000

1) Erskine had little to no bargaining position so why sign him to multi year deal and double his salary?? No way can this be expalined away. It doesn’t bode well for the future in DC of Jurcina and maybe even Morrisonn

By: pepper

pepper — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:02:26 +0000

Agreed: too expensive no matter how you look at it, but it would make more sense to convert him to a winger. I don’t think you want a defenseman (even a 3rd pair one) as your enforcer, having to sit in the box for 5 minutes, or more, at a time.

By: Off Wing Opinion

Off Wing Opinion — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:35:39 +0000

What to Do With Erskine…

I know I’m a little late to the party with this, but I’m still trying to figure out how John…

By: Capital Fanatic

Capital Fanatic — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:55:32 +0000

Steve Pinizzotto is someone to keep an eye on down in Hershey as an enforcer/agitator type. But I don’t know if he’ll be ready for next season though.

Erskine has more value as a defenseman than a wing.

By: Hooks Orpik

Hooks Orpik — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:10:26 +0000

Interesting theory about moving Erskine to wing, but as you noted even that’s still a stretch for what they paid him.

Toughness and grit is something to value and I suppose the Caps really didn’t want to lose what Erskine’s bringing to the table.