Erskine has yet to play this season because he had been a healthy scratch for the first five games. He must have sustained an injury n practice and the move to IR will allow the Capitals to recall someone who might actually play from the AHL.
The Capitals would not pinpoint what is ailing Erskine, but it is likely related to his fight with Vincent Lecavalier on Wednesday. The fight earned him a game misconduct. He will be replaced by Cam Schilling.
Erskine has been dealing with an upper-body injury that has held him to just seven games. He is eligible to return to the lineup on November 20th.
Capitals head coach Adam Oates is glad to have the rugged defensemen back in the mix but plans on easing him back into game action on the third pairing with Steve Oleksy in Winnipeg.
Erskine has missed the last two games, but practiced Monday and today. However the Capitals will want to make sure he is 100% before re-inserting him back into their lineup.
Erskine will miss his second straight game tonight but could return on Wednesday. He usually doesn't reach double digits in points, so he is not a fantasy asset.
He has a minus-5 rating in the Capitals first four games. Consider Erskine questionable for tomorrow's game with the Avalanche.
Erskine has only appeared in 17 games this season for the Capitals. No word on if he will return to the blueline tonight, I would expect him to sit out.
Erskine has been sidelined since March 9th with an upper-body injury. He has three goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
Erskine was hurt early into last Friday's game against the Islanders and missed their next game vs. the Rangers. He has been placed on IR but could be back this weekend. He has three goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
Erskine has 1G, 1A, +1 and is averaging 19:30 per game in 11 games this season.
Erskine isn't fantasy relevant.
Erskine hasn't played since Feb 12.
Erskine hasn't played since February 12th and runs the risk of missing the rest of the regular season.
Erskine hasn't played since February 12th. The depth defender holds no fantasy hockey value.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
