On Frozen Blog

Just left the press conference with Karl Alzner in the ready-room.
He seemed very happy, but not overwhelmed. He answered each question with a lot of personality. He’d love to play for the Caps next year “if they want to keep me around” and lists making a good first pass out of the zone as an asset. Everybody talks about what a great interview he is. That won’t win many hockey games, of course, but it’s an interesting aspect from a writing point of view.
Red Line Report lists Alzner as having the second-best hockey sense this draft class: “Controls the flow and the pace of the game and sees plays develop like he’s watching them in slow-motion replay. Has such an instinctive feel for different game situations.” The service compares him to Wade Redden and had him listed at #5 overall.
The white sweaters look pretty darn good up close, I’ll admit.
Trade!
Doug Wilson makes his annual move to get who he wants – Logan Coutoure