Posts Tagged NHL Injury
Vancouver Canucks Bieksa out 2-3 Months
Posted by Derek in NHL Injuries, NHL News on January 4th, 2010
“The Vancouver Canucks received some awful news on the injury front Monday when they learned that they would be without defenceman Kevin Bieksa for up to three months with severed tendons in his left ankle.
The rugged blueliner originally suffered the injury during the Canucks December 29th loss to the Phoenix Coyotes when he collided with the Coyotes’ Petr Prucha. Prucha’s skate caught Bieksa just above his left ankle, severing the tendons but missing his Achilles tendon.” (Source: TSN)
Although this is a loss for the Canucks, it likely won’t be a significant one. Kevin Bieksa has been struggling the last couple seasons, and with only one goal this season so far, his production offensively is clearly lacking.
His tough physical presence in front of goalie Roberto Luongo will be missed but the Canucks do have about $2.289 million in cap space (source:nhlnumbers.com) to make a move to replace the toughness they lose with Bieksa out. Garnet Exelby of the Toronto Maple Leafs, at a cap hit of $1.392 million, could replace that toughness. It’s common knowledge that the Leafs have defencemen to move and will be looking to acquire picks in return.
Justin Williams Out Indefinitely With Broken Right Leg
Posted by Derek in NHL Injuries, NHL News on December 28th, 2009
“Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams broke his right leg early in the first period in a loss to Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.
Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski was spinning off a check of Kings centre Anze Kopitar to hit Williams behind the Phoenix net when both players fell onto Williams.
Williams fell backward with his right leg trapped underneath his torso, dropped onto his back and remained on the ice as play continued briefly in the Kings’ end. He was taken off by stretcher after a lengthy delay at 4:27 of the first period.” (source-TSN)
You have to feel for Justin Williams. This guy has had several major injuries to set him back in the past and it appears he has been bit by the injury bug once again…
Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions (stats chart source-TSN)
27-Dec-09 Broken right leg, sidelined indefinitely.
02-Nov-09 Missed 5 games (lower body injury).
24-Oct-09 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
22-Oct-09 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
20-Mar-09 Missed 15 games (broken hand).
04-Mar-09 Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes.
16-Feb-09 Broken hand, sidelined indefinitely.
04-Dec-08 Missed 25 games (achilles tendon).
17-Sep-08 Achilles’ tendon, sidelined indefinitely.
05-Apr-08 Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (back injury).
02-Apr-08 Back injury, day-to-day.
01-Apr-08 Missed 43 games (torn ACL).
21-Dec-07 Torn ACL, remainder of the regular season.
30-Jun-06 Re-signed by the Carolina Hurricanes.
04-Oct-05 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
10-Aug-05 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
21-Sep-04 NHL Lockout: Signed with the Lulea HF of the Elitserein (Sweden).
29-Jul-04 Re-signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
27-Mar-04 Missed 1 game (bruised ankle).
25-Mar-04 Bruised ankle, day-to-day.
21-Feb-04 Missed 3 games (broken left wrist).
13-Feb-04 Broken left wrist, sidelined indefinitely.
20-Jan-04 Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.
30-Jul-03 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a one-year contract.
06-Apr-03 Missed 36 games (sprained left knee).
04-Apr-03 Sprained left knee, day-to-day.
20-Jan-03 Sprained left knee, remainder of the regular season.
18-Jan-03 Sprained left knee, left Saturday’s game.
27-Nov-02 Missed 5 games (strained left shoulder).
15-Nov-02 Strained left shoulder, early December.
16-Dec-01 Missed 3 games (sprained right shoulder).
10-Dec-01 Sprained right shoulder, day-to-day.
19-Mar-01 Missed 12 games (broken finger).
22-Feb-01 Broken finger, late March.
Williams has eight goals and 16 assists in 33 games and when he’s healthy he can really be an impact player. The problem is, judging by his past record, he’s either injury prone or holiday prone.
Jason Spezza out up to 8 weeks
Posted by Derek in NHL Injuries, NHL News on December 15th, 2009
“Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza suffered a serious knee injury in Monday’s loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the full extent of the injury.
The Ottawa Citizen is reporting that Senators head coach Cory Clouston said Spezza will not require surgery but could be out up to eight weeks.” (Source:TSN)
Jason Spezza can’t buy a break this season. It’s no secret that Spezza has been struggling mightily this season so far, and now he will suffer a huge setback with a serious knee injury.
It’s hard to put your finger on what factors are to blame for his poor offensive output to this point, but you can certainly suggest that the loss of sniper Dany Heatley isn’t helping. With just 5 goals and 14 assists Spezza has been a disappointment in Ottawa, with frequent giveaways and seemingly disinterested play.
Watching him last night it was almost like he was passing to areas where he expected a teammate to be, and looked confused when it resulted in a blatant giveaway. He would do well to simplify his game a bit and try to get in the same frame of mind as his teammates when he does return.
Evgeni Malkin out 2-3 weeks
“NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder.
Malkin had been attempting to play through the injury, but coach Dan Bylsma said the team decided to rest the centre. The Russian star would miss seven games if he is out two weeks and 10 games if he is out three.” (source-Slam!sports)
Malkin has been very durable, having played 254 consecutive regular season games prior to this injury. I’d bet on him being back in 2 weeks rather then three based on his history. You get the impression Geno doesn’t like sit out, he said quote “It’s early in the season. It’s fine,” Malkin said. “I feel good. It’s not a big problem.” Poolies are hoping he’s right.
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss “a couple weeks” because of a strained right shoulder, coach Dan Bylsma announced after practice today at Mellon Arena.
Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team scoring lead with 14 points. Last season, he won the NHL regular-season and playoff scoring titles and was the playoff MVP as he helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09302/1009259-100.stm#ixzz0VMvMmWRa
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss “a couple weeks” because of a strained right shoulder, coach Dan Bylsma announced after practice today at Mellon Arena.
Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team scoring lead with 14 points. Last season, he won the NHL regular-season and playoff scoring titles and was the playoff MVP as he helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09302/1009259-100.stm#ixzz0VMvMmWRa
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss “a couple weeks” because of a strained right shoulder, coach Dan Bylsma announced after practice today at Mellon Arena.
Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team scoring lead with 14 points. Last season, he won the NHL regular-season and playoff scoring titles and was the playoff MVP as he helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09302/1009259-100.stm#ixzz0VMvMmWRa
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss “a couple weeks” because of a strained right shoulder, coach Dan Bylsma announced after practice today at Mellon Arena.
Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team scoring lead with 14 points. Last season, he won the NHL regular-season and playoff scoring titles and was the playoff MVP as he helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09302/1009259-100.stm#ixzz0VMvMmWRa
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