Erskine was regarded as a rough `n tough defenseman, a pure hitting fighting machine. Probably one of my favorite hockey fights ever was when he fought Mike Rupp in the 2011 Winter Classic.
John also had some pretty big hits. This one on Phil Kessel. He racked up 751 hits while playing for the Caps and 542 blocked shots.
Unfortunately for “Big John,” injuries cut his career short. He didn’t play at all this past year. Now 35, he’s an unrestricted free agent. Will anyone give him a shot?