Jay McKee out 2-4 weeks
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 12:39 PM EST
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Just when it looked like the Penguins could make it a game without an injury, Jay McKee wasn't at practice this morning and coach Dan Bylsma has to announce the news that he's had to do so many times. McKee will be out the next 2-4 weeks with what's described as a "finger infection".
McKee's had issue with broken fingers before, and hey it's pretty hard to play hockey if you can't wrap your fingers around a stick. McKee appeared to be stung and in pain on the bench after blocking one of his five shots on the night.
However the news wasn't all bad, as defensemen Kris Letang and Brooks Orpik were back in practice. Letang was sporting the fimiliar red jersey (meaning no contact), but Orpik had on the regular black jersey. Sergei Gonchar has been wearing the black jersey and practicing regularly for a couple days now as well.
Mark Eaton is now the only Penguins defensemen still in the lineup from opening night. That's not entirely rare in the NHL, but the fact that it's only mid November, and that there's five injuries at the same time is.
No word if the Penguins will have to re-call yet another player from Wilkes-Barre, or if an injured defenseman --likely Gonchar or Orpik, given their practice statuses -- will be able to be in the lineup tomorrow night in Ottawa.
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I think this was all my fault for picking him up in the PensBurgh fantasy league not more than an hour before this release. My team is an injury plagued curse.
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for Excessive Stanley Cup Raising.
by Lavender on Nov 18, 2009 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, and Rask is out there on the waiver wire now...
If I had a droppable skater, I’d drop him for Rask. xD
Hey, an out is an out - unless you're Mario, in which case it's probably two outs. -UtesFan89
by wg1of5 on Nov 18, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus. Well, I’m not happy to say that the injury clock has been updated on the main page (right sidebar).
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 12:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not so fast Eaton left practice early today.
by genomachine-O on Nov 18, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they need to lock Eaton in a padded room and keep him safe until the rest of the D is back.
by 66871 on Nov 18, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
might be too late. Pens page doesn’t say whats wrong with Eaton, but it didn’t say for personal reasons….yikes..ever see the movie the Replacements….
by genomachine-O on Nov 18, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, FFS. * long low wail *
Thanks for updating the clock, Frank. Genomachine-O, I sure hope it’s not what you think. And Lavender, stop it now! ;-)
"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007
"Don't beat yourself!"--Darrell Waltrip
by GreenEyedLilo on Nov 18, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Orpik or Gonchar might be back
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_653815.html?feed=12
“Head coach Dan Bylsma said at practice today that he hopes either Sergei Gonchar (broken left wrist) or Brooks Orpik (lower body injury) can replace McKee at Ottawa. Both injured defensemen practiced at full contact today.”
by xaryss on Nov 18, 2009 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whats up with Gonchar having pain in his shoulder though? I hope they aren’t starting to rush people back too soon.
From Pens website
Gonchar talked about still feeling some pain in the shoulder, but he feels good overall as he looks to get back into the lineup.
“There is some pain, obviously,” Gonchar said. "
Is this nagging from last year, or is it a type-o and meant to say wrist?
by genomachine-O on Nov 18, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good question. Hopefully his shoulder shouldn’t be hurting, since he hasn’t really been hit (aside from practices which isn’t always much) for over a month.
Hopefully it’sa typo and the shoulder is 100%
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, by the time monday comes, I’ll be watching the baby pens playing!
by GhostWalker40 on Nov 18, 2009 2:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but you won’t be paying AHL prices to do so!
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Watch tomorrow’s Penguins defense today!”
"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007
"Don't beat yourself!"--Darrell Waltrip
by GreenEyedLilo on Nov 18, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, especially if they call up Bortuzzo…
You have to see it for yourself...
by Bla Razor on Nov 18, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah really!
I paid almost $400 for 4 tickets & I’m all the way up in the 11th row!!
We’re talking about the tickets to a Panthers game!!! It’s borderline thievery!!
by GhostWalker40 on Nov 18, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the price of keeping Eaton on the ice. He drains the health of the other defensemen to keep himself strong.
It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.
by JDunman on Nov 18, 2009 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I knew anything about photoshop, I have a great concept with Mark Eaton standing alone on a mountain as King of the Hill and last man standing.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, someone needs to get on that.
It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.
by JDunman on Nov 18, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Putting Eaton on a mountain is too dangerous. Just the act of getting him up there runs a risk of injury that can put him out 2-3 weeks.
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha:) good one…
You have to see it for yourself...
by Bla Razor on Nov 18, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Noooooooo
Unbelievable. Our entire defense is cursed.
I read somewhere that Rob Scuderi has a lower body injury in LA… Hal Gil should be watching his back. Who knows how far the curse will spread.
by Cari on Nov 18, 2009 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere, Paul Coffey just stubbed his toe. Coincidence? I think not.
It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.
by JDunman on Nov 18, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if I’m laughing until I’m crying or crying until I’m laughing right now.
"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007
"Don't beat yourself!"--Darrell Waltrip
by GreenEyedLilo on Nov 18, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cari, funny you should say tha Gill is actually injured with a broken foot and missed time.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unreal… how can we get rid of this curse? Is there some kind of chant we have to do?
by Cari on Nov 18, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We must sacrifice Chris Bourque to the alter of the hockey gods.
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if it’ll be enough… he’s not the biggest out there you know:)
You have to see it for yourself...
by Bla Razor on Nov 18, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scary thought....
Ain’t Crosby running with the Olympic torch tonight?
Hope it’s not too late to get him a flame-resistant suit. I think one of Ryan Newman’s would just about fit.
"Darling, you say Brooks Orpik 'checked' that guy. He did not 'get under him and put him into the wall'."--Beloved to me, Winter 2007
"Don't beat yourself!"--Darrell Waltrip
by GreenEyedLilo on Nov 18, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah if Sid pulls a hammy running that damn torch I’m gonna lose my mind.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s when we all take up another sport for 2-4 weeks.
It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.
by JDunman on Nov 18, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Curling!
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2-4 weeks with third degree burns.
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats not even funny in the slightest. well maybe a little
Playoff Beard Version 7.0.....
by lambofgad on Nov 18, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as this sucks I don’t think it will be that bad. Orpik and Gonch will be back and I’m starting to have confidece in Engelland and Lovejoy. Well be ok
by Repperson29 on Nov 18, 2009 2:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The fill-ins have done well so far. They haven’t been asked of that much, but they’ve done well when they’ve played.
But if you play your 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th defensemen every night, sooner or later it’s gonna catch up.
Thankfully it looks like Gonchar, Orpik and Letang should be back in the next week and then everything ought to be gravy.
You come at the king, you best not miss.
by Hooks Orpik on Nov 18, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Gonchar or Orpik will be back tomorrow. When fill-ins are playing 15-18 mins. as a #4 or #5 D-man a night is one thing. When they are #1-5 and going to have to play 25 mins thats another story. I’m breaking out my skates, pretty soon The Nailers are going to be holding open tryouts.
by genomachine-O on Nov 18, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The key to avoiding injury is faking it:
http://www.pensburgh.com/2009/11/18/1163465/ive-discovered-the-key-to-avoiding
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha I love this
I am a rugby player and fan, so I also like this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yfapHxEbXA&feature=related
Hilarious soccer acting and sweet rugby hits!
go pens!
by cyroose on Nov 18, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eaton’s gotta be pretty scared right now I’d think.
by ipenguin67 on Nov 18, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s kinda like in horror movies when all your friends have already died and you’re the only one left. And you know…you’re next.
by ipenguin67 on Nov 18, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha that’s a hilarious outlook on it
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Defenseman Mark Eaton left Wedesday’s practice early, although no update was given on his status.” – from Penguins.com
Anyone know anything about this?
Maybe just taking him off the ice and into isolation so he can’t get dinged up before Thursday night’s game…
by Joe Z on Nov 18, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was mentioned earlier but I’ve yet to see any kind of update on it. Given the fact that Eaton was always the one getting hurt back in the day, I’d imagine prevention is key with him. either that, or they’re already too late.
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by FrankD on Nov 18, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been pulled to wrap him in bubble wrap.
It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.
by JDunman on Nov 18, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One thing’s for sure. When (if?) he steps onto the ice tomorrow night, he will look like the Michelin Man.
by ipenguin67 on Nov 18, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Think they need to stay away from Springfield Elementary and their Malk – now with Vitamin R!
by Joe Z on Nov 18, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha… hopefully..
Playoff Beard Version 7.0.....
by lambofgad on Nov 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The bright side of this is the early season seasoning the fill-ins are receiving. We know every year we will go through this kind of phase, but I would rather do it after a hot start than have to worry about how we can make the playoffs with a decimated D corp. Plus Engelland and Lovejoy have proven to be viable NHL defensemen during their short tenure. It could be worse. (He says with fingers crossed throwing salt over the left shoulder followed by three Hail Marys and three Our Fathers)
by Ulf Murphy on Nov 18, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just activated Gonchar...
…from my fantasy team’s IR. Here’s hoping that he plays tomorrow night.
by c0nquistad0rian on Nov 18, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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