Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) works the puck against Buffalo Sabres left wing Tyler Ennis (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) chases the puck against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, celebrates the Capitals 3-2 win with Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, John Erskine (4) and others in an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (left) and defenseman John Erskine take a break during a team workout at Kettler Iceplex on Tuesday. Sunday marked the first day of training camp at Kettler, with the season opening at Tampa Bay on Saturday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
John Erskine (4) of the Washington Capitals defends against a shot by the Boston Bruins in the second period of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 6 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 22, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)
Capitals Tomas Vokoun (29) and John Erskine (4) watch as the Penguins score their second goal and winning goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburg Penguins at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, Thursday, December 1, 2011. The Penguins won 2-1. (Rod Lamkey Jr/ The Washington Times)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) trades in a broken hockey stick during a time out in the third period as the Washington Capitals take on the St. Louis Blues, Washington, DC, November 29, 2011. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
