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Archive for the ‘Injuries’ Category

November 17th, 2008

Ducks Lose Beauchemin for Season!

It looks like Francois Beauchemin will be out of the lineup for at least six months which, basically, means he will miss this entire season.  I find that really unfortunate since the Anaheim Ducks defenceman was off to a relatively good start this year, posting four goals and one assist in 18 games.  He clearly […]

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November 16th, 2008

Boston Bruins Lose Ference to Broken Leg

The Boston Bruins will be playing for about 8 weeks without defenceman, Andrew Ference, after he fractured his right tibia after bearing the brunt of Andrei Markov’s (Montreal Canadiens) slap shot last Thursday. 
This is really unfortunate since the 29-year-old was playing quite well this season posting 7 assists and a plus-9 rating (a team […]

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November 12th, 2008

Devils Put Sixth Player on Injured Reserve

Wow.  The New Jersey Devils are shaping up to look like the contestants on this season of Dancing with the Stars since everyone keeps getting injured.
So, with the addition of defenseman, Paul Martin (upper back soreness), the Devils have 6 men on the IR list. 
He joins goalie Martin Brodeur (surgery on biceps), centers […]

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November 11th, 2008

Kostopoulos Handed 3-Game Suspension

After reviewing that nasty hit on Mike Van Ryn (Toronto Maple Leafs), the NHL has decided to suspend Montreal Canadiens forward, Tom Kostopoulos, for three games.
Van Ryn was left with multiple injuries after being knocked into the boards during a game on Saturday night. 
Kostopoulos did release a statement: ”First and foremost, I sincerely regret […]

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November 10th, 2008

NHL to Take 2nd Look at Hit on Van Ryn

The NHL will be reviewing Tom Kostopoulos’ (Montreal Canadiens) hit on Mike Van Ryn (Toronto Maple Leafs).  Van Ryan has subsequently been sidelined for at least a month with a concussion, gash to the forehead, broken nose and a broken bone in his hand.  Yeah, he basically got pretty jacked up.
Kostopoulos got a major penalty […]

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November 4th, 2008

Brodeur Needs Surgery, Out 3-4 Months!!!

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  THIS IS AWFUL!!!  The New Jersey Devils were dealt some terrible news today - star goaltender, Martin Brodeur, needs surgery to repair a torn bicep and will be out of the lineup for 3-4 months while he recuperates! 
He was hurt during the second period of the game against the Atlanta Thrashers […]

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November 3rd, 2008

Bruised Elbow Knocks Brodeur Out of Lineup

New Jersey Devils goaltender, Martin Brodeur, will be scratched from the lineup after he bruised his elbow this past Saturday in a game against the Atlanta Thrashers (Devils won 6-1). 
I’m not sure if there is anything more serious going on (I don’t think so) so I hope he is able to return to play […]

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October 31st, 2008

Crosby Undisclosed Injury May be Sore Hip

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, Sidney Crosby, raised questions after leaving during the game against the Phoenix Coyotes yesterday.
When asked about it afterwards he replied, “Honestly, I don’t even know what happened; I’d have to look at the tape. I just had some discomfort. I just decided in the third period I couldn’t do much.”
Spokesperson, Frank Buonomo, […]

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October 26th, 2008

Wild Place Gaborik on Injured Reserve

Marian Gaborik has been placed on the injured reserve by the Minnesota Wild after missing four straight games due to an undisclosed lower-body injury.  I’m hoping things improve for Gaby quickly since he’s had all kinds of injuries during his time with the team and negotiations for a contract renewal are currently at a standstill […]

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October 25th, 2008

Daniel Briere Out 3-4 Weeks With Stomach Injury

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without star player, Daniel Briere, for about a month following a stomach injury.  Philly GM, Paul Holmgren, said: “Danny has a slight tear in his reptus abdominis, which is a stomach muscle.  He will have surgery at Hahnemann Hospital tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. He will be out of the […]

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