Gameday update: Mark Eaton out tonight?

Seth from Empty Netters reports that defenseman Mark Eaton is questionable for tonight's game against the New York Rangers with an unknown injury.

Eaton took part in the morning skate, paired with Sergei Gonchar. If he's unable to play, Jay McKee (healthy scratch) will take his place in the lineup.

almost 2 years ago Hooks Orpik 6 comments 0 recs |

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It was only a matter of time. He’s been healthy for far too long.

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by FrankD on Mar 4, 2010 4:00 PM EST reply actions

There was a time when a “Mark Eaton injured” headline could be grouped with “Pope is Catholic”.

I almost feel bad joking now. Almost.

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by JDunman on Mar 4, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions

I guess I am missing something, but I never thought that Jay Mckee was doing a bad job. He seemed to perform his job fairly well. Nothing outstanding, but I felt he was consistent. Maybe I was not watching him close enough? I guess he was a healthy scratch because all the other defense men are better?

by xaryss on Mar 4, 2010 4:24 PM EST reply actions

Seth at empty netters had a good look; his Shots Blocked per game went from like 4.7 before his injury to 2.2.

I did notice McKee was a combined -4 in the last 4 games he played (admittedly I did not check anyone else). I don’t remember him making any glaring mistakes either, but maybe the coach’s see something on video they don’t like in his game right now.

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by Hooks Orpik on Mar 4, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

I guess he’s not really known for his fleet of foot style of play which, given Pittsburgh’s defense pressing in the offensive zone, can really put a slow skater out of position.

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by FrankD on Mar 4, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions