Caps Prospects Update (DEC 2)

Time for an update on  the Caps prospects.  Our last update was in middle of November.     For a roster of the Washington Capitals top prospects, check out our Caps Page.   Here are the latest stats for the young prospects:

D Karl Alzner:  Karl Alzner was a 1st round pick of the 2007 draft.   He is a stay at home defensemen and one of the premier prospects in the Caps system.  In 19 games with the AHL Hershey Bears, Alzner has 1 goal and 3 assists and an impressive +14.  The chief reason Alzner has not seen substantial time in Washington is the salary cap.  My concern is, will the salary cap stunt his growth?  As for now, Alzner has been recalled to Washington and has looked pretty good.  In 3 games, Alzner has an assist and is a -1.  Alzner has shown more willingness to get engaged offensively.  As the Caps rehabilitate through injuries, Alzner remains in Washington as Tom Pti and Shaone Morrisonn are recovering from injuries.

F Francois Bouchard:  Francois Bouchard was a 2nd round pick of the 2006 NHL draft.  He is assigned to AHL Hershey Bears.  Bouchard is coming to life this season in Hershey.  Through 22 games, Bouchard has 7 goals and 10 assists, fourth overall on the team in total points.  He has a +2 rating.

F Joel Broda :  The Capitals selected Broda in the 5th round of the 2008 NHL Draft.  Broda is  19 years old and in junior hockey in the WHL for the Calgary Hitmen.  Broda is having a heck of year so far.  He is second on Calgary in scoring.  Through 26 games, Broda has 14 goals and 14 assists.  Broad also has 8 power play goals and 1 short handed tally.  He has a +1 rating.

F Greg Burke:  Greg Burke was selected in the 6th round of the 2008 NHL draft.  Burke is a freshman at the University of New Hampshire.  He has played in 10 games for the Wildcats.  He has recorded 3 assists and has a -4 rating. [Read more →]

Read it all at

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/12/02/caps-prospects-update-dec-2.html