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Alzner: Wish Granted
Obviously, Karl Alzner is one excited guy today. After a couple of long months in the minors, the fifth overall pick in 2007 is set to make his debut tonight against Atlanta. There was a lot going on this morning, so I only talked to Alzner for about a minute. But as you've probably heard by now, the guy is an absolute quote machine. Here's some of what he had to say. Q: What are...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
Alzner Hurt
voices.washingtonpost.com — From the department of "You Can't Be Serious", rookie defenseman Karl Alzner did not play in the... third period after getting plastered along the boards Derick Brassard. Alzner immediately looked like he suffered an arm injury of some sort, perhaps a ... (more) Alzner Hurt
Alzner and Bourque to Washington
dcprosportsreport.com — XM 204, Home Ice, reported the Washington Capitals have recalled Chris Bourque and 2007 first round draft... pick Karl Alzner from the Hershey bears. More details to come … (more) Alzner and Bourque to Washington
Alzner Talks About NHL Debut
Alzner Talks About NHL Debut
onfrozenblog.com — A tap of the stick on the ice to the Caps Media Relations Blog for the pointer... to this video of Karl Alzner talking about his NHL debut this evening. (more) Alzner Talks About NHL Debut

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Wednesday's three stars: Return home AO-k for Caps
Puck Daddy — ... To say the Caps limped home from a five-game road trip that included two losses in three California games is an understatement. Wednesday's lineup had a training camp feel as injuries forced Washington to recall four players from its AHL affiliate in Hershey, including 2007 first-round pick Karl Alzner. When seven regulars are sidelined it's a good time for the stars to step up and Ovechkin obliged with four points and his sixth career hat trick in a ...

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voices.washingtonpost.com 2/17/2009 — Also, defenseman Karl Alzner has been sent to Hershey, according to a team spokesman. I'll get Coach Bruce Boudreau's reaction/reason for the move when practice is over. Alzner was a healthy scratch in Tampa Bay on Saturday after a rough game at ...
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capitalskremlin.blogspot.com 1/8/2009 — On Friday, with the return of Tomas Fleischmann and Sergei Fedorov, the Capitals won't be able to afford the services of Karl Alzner. There's no argument over whether or not Alzner deserves to be in the NHL, the argument is how to handle the situation. Here's some of the scenarios that are ...
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voices.washingtonpost.com 12/30/2008 — Defenseman Karl Alzner will miss tonight's game in Buffalo with a hand injury. He skated this morning at HSBC Arena, but he didn't have enough strength in his hand to be effective. Both X-ray and MRI exams came back negative, so it looks like it's ...
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washingtontimes.com 1/8/2009 — Corey Masisak ( Contact ) Thursday, January 8, 2009 Karl Alzner hadn't finished three shifts at Madison Square Garden late last month, and he had already been on the ice for two goals by the New York Rangers. It was a tough night for the rookie ...
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voices.washingtonpost.com 11/26/2008 — With all the injuries, the Caps have summoned Karl Alzner, Chris Bourque, Sami Lepisto and Graham Mink from Hershey. All four are on the ice for practice. More in a bit....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
Alzner Not Skating
voices.washingtonpost.com 1/28/2009 — The only player not on the ice this morning other than Alex Ovechkin, who is taking the skate off, is rookie defenseman Karl Alzner. This likely means that he will be sent back down to Hershey today. Tom Poti is on the ice and participating fully. ...
Two Points for Alzner, Two Points for Caps in TO : Caps 2 - Leafs 1
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