Taylor Chorney News

The Capitals recalled Taylor Chorney and he will make his Capitals debut on Thursday.

Chorney, 28, had 19 points (4G / 15A) in 62 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season. Now with the Capitals organization, Chorney will make his debut tonight, replacing Nate Schmidt in the lineup.

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The Penguins have recalled Taylor Chorney from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

The Penguins have played the last two games with just five defensemen because of cap issues, but they were finally able to recall Chorney, who will be in the lineup over the weekend. The 27-year-old has 19 points (4G / 15A) in 62 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has appeared in two games with the Penguins earlier in the season.

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The Penguins have recalled Taylor Chorney from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Kris Letang missed Monday’s practice, so if he is unable to go, then Chorney would play, but he is likely just being recalled as an insurance defenseman. He has two goals and seven assists in 34 games with WBS this season.

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The Penguins have recalled Taylor Chorney from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Chorney, 27, has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games with WBS this season. He has one goals and six assists in 61 career NHL games. With Christian Ehrhoff’s status still uncertain and Olli Maatta out with mumps, the Penguins recalled Chorney and 20-year-old Derrick Pouliot.

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The Penguins signed Taylor Chorney to a one-year deal worth $550K.

Chorney had five goals and 20 assists (25 points) in 69 games on the Chicago (AHL) blueline last season. He has seven career points in 61 NHL games. Taylor is the son of former Penguins defenseman Marc Chorney.

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenceman Alex Plante and assigned defenceman Taylor Chorney to the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.

Chorney has no points through four games between the Oilers and St. Louis Blues. He holds no fantasy hockey value.

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General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have recalled defencemen Colten Teubert and Taylor Chorney from the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.

Chorney has only one assist in six games split the NHL and AHL. He likely serves as a depth defender for the Oilers.

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The Blues have claimed Taylor Chorney off waivers.

Chorney has some potential as he was the fastest skater last season for the Oilers. His career high of eight goals came with the University of North Dakota in his sophomore season. Don't expect too much from the speedy d-man.

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Chorney back wearing contact jersey

Chorney practicing is an encouraging sign. Last season he scored a goal and four points through 13 games with the team. Additionally, he was ranked the fastest skater on a team that featured Taylor Hall and Andrew Cogliano. If healthy he could possibly make an impact at the NHL level.

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Chorney, the possible No. 7 defenceman, couldn’t play the last two periods against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday. Team brass maintain he only tweaked the knee, but he needs two good legs to face Malkin and Co.

Chorney's injury directly affects the team's defensive core. Last season he scored a goal and four points through 13 games with the team. Additionally, he was ranked the fastest skater on a team that featured Taylor Hall and Andrew Cogliano. If healthy he could possibly make an impact at the NHL level.

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