Suspension
#Caps' John Erskine suspended 3 games by NHL for "recklessly" elbowing Wayne Simmonds in head.
Erskine isn't fantasy relevant.
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Erskine was paired with Dennis Wideman at Wednesday's practice, a good indication he'll play in Game 4 Thursday, replacing Jeff Schultz.
Erskine hasn't played since Feb 12.
To all those asking: John Erskine, who has been bothered by a lower-body inj recently, did not skate this am. Won't be in the lineup vs MTL
Erskine hasn't played since February 12th and runs the risk of missing the rest of the regular season.
#Caps spokesman says John Erskine is day-to-day with a lower body injury
Erskine hasn't played since February 12th. The depth defender holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Looks like Halpern, Hamrlik and Erskine are #Caps' healthy scratches.
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Same with John Erskine
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Knuble, Hamrlik, Erskine and Vokoun all out for extra work this morning. #caps
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Hamrlik, Knuble and Erskine healthy scratches again for #Caps vs. #Isles
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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#Caps Hamrlik and Erskine taking the extra skate
Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Erskine out
The 6'4" d-man has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Looks like no John Erskine.
Expect Erskine to stay on the bench with Jeff Schultz in. The 6'4" d-man has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.
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Rechlicz is taking warmups. Knuble and Erskine are not,
Erskine is a healthy scratch for tonight's game. He has two assists through 28 games.
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John Erskine and Jay Beagle are taking part in extra work. #caps
Erskine stays out with Jeff Schultz in the lineup. He has two assists through 27 games.
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John Erskine scratched again. Guess that means he won't be settling anything with Rene Bourque. #Caps #Habs
No Erskine today. The bruising defender has two assists and 51 PIM through 27 games.
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John Erskine is out.
Erskine takes a seat on the second of back-to-back games. The physical defender has 51 PIM through 27 games.
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John Erskine appears to be in lineup
Erskine playing today indicates the game could get chippy. He has two assists in 24 games.
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Beagle, Erskine, Schultz healthy scratches it appears.
Erskine took an overwhelming four minor penalties in his last game. Safe to say he draws out tonight.
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Erskine in for Caps
Expect Erskine to play angry in the Caps first meeting with Rene Bourque since the Backstrom injury.
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John Erskine will be back in the mix with Green out.
Look for Erskine to play on the third pairing tonight. He has 43 PIM through 22 games but plays too infrequently to make a fantasy hockey impact.
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John Erskine will be out.
Erskine takes a seat tonight. Take him out of your lineup if applicable.