The Montreal Canadiens have some maneuverability when it comes to their salary cap situation. Of course, if the Canadiens manage to trade Carey Price’s
For the first time since drafting Karl Alzner fifth-overall in 2007, the Washington Capitals get to choose in the top-10. Their eighth-overall pick in
For the first time since drafting Karl Alzner fifth overall in 2007, the Washington Capitals get to choose in the top-10. Their eighth overall pick in
Alzner, who is 32-years-old, has played in just 13 NHL games over the last two seasons. That's not exactly ideal for a team that just lost one of their best defensemen in Krug.
It’s hard to see an NHL future for the veteran defenseman, though perhaps at a much lower cost another team would take a chance on him as a depth option.
As part of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which has been extended through 2024-25, and return-to-play plan, every player had the opportunity to opt out of the rest of this season by 5 p.m.
While every off-season features regrettable signings, few have worked out as poorly in recent years as Montreal’s addition of Alzner in 2017.
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