Posts About "Taylor Chorney"
Christian Djoos to Make Capitals Debut
October 11th, 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 Game 7 still fresh in mind. "Just hatred," Barry Trotz jokingly said when asked what the Capitals face heading into Wednesday's matchup. "You hate the...
Aaron Ness Aiming for Full-Time NHL Gig
October 7th, 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 NHL level. Now, following years of development, and entering his third year with the Washington Capitals organization, he is ready to show that he belongs at the NHL...
How Taylor Chorney Embodies 'The Ultimate Teammate'
September 21st, 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 has had a lot of depth on defense over the last few seasons, and with the acquisition of Kevin Shattenkirk in March, Chorney was limited to...
One-on-One: Chorney Talks Cracking the Capitals' Lineup
April 11th, 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 17 minutes, finishing the season with just 18 games under his belt. Over that span, he posted a goal and five points and was a plus-8. As the playoffs...
Recap: Capitals Edge Senators in Close Matchup
January 1st, 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 the victory, Washington moved up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference and secured their hold on the first place Wild Card spot in the Metropolitan...
Capitals Fall to Flyers Despite Plenty of Shots
April 23rd, 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 being shutout. In fact, despite the final score, Washington played a pretty decent game. Here are some takeaways from the loss. Despite shots aplenty, the Capitals...
Capitals: Orpik Out, Holtby Will Start Game 4
April 20th, 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 bracelet thrown at him and a scary hit in Game 3, while Brooks Orpik sustained an upper-body injury in Game 3. The scariest moment came the morning after that intense game, when...
Captials Give Taylor Chorney an Extension
February 19th, 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 season and $825,000 in the 2017-18 season. Chorney signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with the Capitals on July 1, when he hit free...
Dmitry Orlov Bolstering Capitals' Blue Line
November 13th, 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. However, the re-emergence of 24-year-old Dmitry Orlov has successfully stabilized the team’s back end. Make no mistake, the ability to have a...
Is the Washington Capitals Defense Set?
July 2nd, 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 add a depth defenseman. MacLellan and the Caps' brass concluded that small part of their offseason Wednesday, adding a small piece to their 2015-16 blue line. Washington...
Caps Sign Pens' UFA Taylor Chorney
July 1st, 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. WSH signs Taylor Chorney, one year, one way, $700K. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2015 Chorney likely will...
Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent
December 19th, 2012 The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or Chicago is different from playing in Providence or Rockford. Jordan Eberle, property of the Edmonton Oilers and a 34-goal scorer in the NHL last season, described dropping from...
Blues Add Depth But Are Not Finished
July 1st, 2012 On a very quiet July 1, the Blues were almost dead silent. The Blues made deals, but national coverage of the big names kept them from making headlines. The Blues added defensemen Taylor Chorney, Scott Ford and goaltender Mike McKenna, who is a St. Louis native. All three players signed identical 1-year, 2-way...
