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Taylor Chorney

Capitals Acquire Kempny, Waive Chorney

Sammi Silber | February 20, 2018

As the trade deadline draws close, the Washington Capitals have made a few changes to their blue line to start the week. Washington acquired defenseman Michal Kempny from the Chicago…

Categories Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

Christian Djoos to Make Capitals Debut

Sammi Silber | October 11, 2017

As they push for success to kick off the month of October, the Washington Capitals will square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday, with their ongoing rivalry and memories of…

Categories Washington Capitals

Aaron Ness Aiming for Full-Time NHL Gig

Sammi Silber | October 7, 2017

Since being taken in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders, Aaron Ness has been working to prove his full-time worth at the…

Categories Washington Capitals

How Taylor Chorney Embodies ‘The Ultimate Teammate’

Sammi Silber | September 21, 2017

Washington Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney has been a full-time NHLer since joining the Capitals in 2015 but has found himself battling for a permanent spot in the lineup Considering Washington…

Categories Washington Capitals

One-on-One: Chorney Talks Cracking the Capitals’ Lineup

Sammi Silber | April 11, 2017

The Washington Capitals closed out their season Sunday, dressing Taylor Chorney for the regular season finale. In his first game back with the team since Feb. 25, Chorney skated about…

Categories Washington Capitals

Recap: Capitals Edge Senators in Close Matchup

Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017

In a game full of bouncing pucks, excellent scoring chances and strong goaltending from both sides, the Washington Capitals escaped with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators Sunday. With…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals

Capitals Fall to Flyers Despite Plenty of Shots

Sammi Silber | April 23, 2016

The Washington Capitals are going to have to head back to Philadelphia for an intense Game 6, after being shutout 2-0 on Friday night. There’s more to the loss than just…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals: Orpik Out, Holtby Will Start Game 4

Sammi Silber | April 20, 2016

It’s been a bit of a hectic ride for the Washington Capitals after a sensational 6-1 blowout win over the Flyers in Game 3. First off, Dmitry Orlov survived a…

Categories NHL News, Trending, Washington Capitals

Captials Give Taylor Chorney an Extension

Dustin L. Nelson | February 19, 2016

The Washington Capitals announced a two-year contract extension for 28-year-old defenseman Taylor Chorney on Friday. The AAV on the one-way deal is $800,000 with Chorney earning $775,000 in the 2016-17…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Dmitry Orlov Bolstering Capitals’ Blue Line

Dom Simonetta | November 13, 2015

After losing veteran defenseman Mike Green to free agency during the offseason, the Washington Capitals weren’t certain how their third pairing on the blue line would shake out this year.…

Categories Trending, Washington Capitals

Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?

Matthew Speck | July 2, 2015

With the loss of Mike Green in free agency to the Detroit Red Wings, it was known that the Capitals would likely stay quiet on the blue line and just…

Categories Washington Capitals

Caps Sign Pens’ UFA Taylor Chorney

Scott Lowe | July 1, 2015

The Washington Capitals have signed Pittsburgh Penguins unrestricted free agent Taylor Chorney, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN. McKenzie says that the contract is a one-year, one-way deal for $700,000.…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals
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