One more before takeoff…an injury report on both Jarret Stoll and Rob Scuderi. Both players will make the trip to Edmonton, although their status for tomorrow’s game is not known. Based on what Terry Murray said today, it seems fairly likely that both players will sit out. Here’s a quick interview with Scuderi, followed by some thoughts from Murray…
Question: How did it feel today?
SCUDERI: “I feel much better. The last couple days have been pretty frustrating, but I thought today was a really good day. I felt good on the ice. It always feels better to practice with the team instead of being out there by yourself.”
Question: It looked like you were able to skate pretty hard out there today…
SCUDERI: “I felt some discomfort, but that’s going to happen no matter when I come back. It’s just one of those injuries that’s going to take a while for it to completely heal. So you’ve just got to live with it. If I can deal with the discomfort, and still like I’m a plus to our team, then I want to play.”
Question: Terry estimated yesterday that you were at 75 percent. Is that a fair estimate?
SCUDERI: ”I’d say it’s slightly better than that today. It feels better every day. It’s tough to judge where you’re going to be tomorrow, but for the most part now I feel pretty good. If they feel that they would rather have another guy, who’s at 100 percent, that’s certainly their decision, and I think we have the depth to do that.”
Here’s what Terry Murray said the status of both Scuderi and Stoll…
MURRAY: “We’re going to bring Scuds and Stoll with us. They’re pretty close. They felt good after the skate today, but questionable for both games. I’m hoping for one of the two. Saying that, obviously the Vancouver game would probably be the better choice, so that we can get another day of practice in.”
If we only knew what he was talking about…
Completely ridiculous.
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WAVES…
i agree…
there’s only so much speculation we can do re: injuries and their locations…
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I thought it was let out at some point that it was a high ankle sprain.
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Why does it matter what it is?
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exactly van. why does it matter? then tell us so we’re not reading some silly little mystery. it’s news, yet strangely not news. the ankle theory was just speculation I believe.
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I think the source was Jim Fox, and it was…pretend subtle.
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Ahhh, I didn’t hear that comment from foxy. Also, just to be clear, my comment wasn’t meant to be an indictment of Rich. It’s clearly a league problem and one I wish they’d address. Perhaps Rich can ask the right person at some point.
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I don’t know if its a ‘problem’. Its not a big deal my eyes. Teams have the right to protect their players from further injury by publicizing what happened. If you were an opponent, who knew which ankle was sprained for example…it could be the difference maker with how you handle that player when he comes back to the lineup. I think we’re just splitting hairs. All that really matters to us is the time he’ll be out. And so far that hasn’t been hidden at all.
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Suck it up and get in there boys! People come to work not 100% every day and don’t have 1/10 the bank acct these guys do!!
GO KINGS!!!
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Agreed, TB. We did have this discussion, and I think you’re right. We don’t control the people who made this policy, and I doubt it’s going to change. The philosophy on how you disclose an injury is just as much a part of coaching as whether you decide to tell the fans what you think of the players’ individual performances. I think we’re lucky to get as much inside info as we do.
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grand scheme, not a big deal at all.
what annoys me is how hockey prides itself on tradition and respecting players, etc. yet the NHL uses the “target” excuse to explain the policy. it’s just not congruent to how the sport is portrayed.
it’s like in ‘a few good men’ if there was an order for santiago not to be touched, and orders are followed, then why was his life in danger? if players respect other players and don’t hit with intent to injure, then why would they be targeted if specific injuries are revealed?
i’d imagine football or basketball would be much, much more likely to have this policy, yet they don’t and hockey does. just a bummer and it’s lame. that’s all…
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In Football there’s a lot of shadiness that goes on with the injury report.
NE used to list Tom Brady on the injury report every week..just to piss the league off. It became a joke. Now the NFL lists you as DNP/Limited practice,etc
It’s a game the teams play against each other.
I wouldn’t mind knowing what the injury is, but in the end, it really doesn’t matter. Let me know when he’s coming back and I’ll be happy.
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What i meant was .. why does everyone on this blog care exactly what the injury is. It doesn’t change anything from our point of view whether its a knee or a hip or a toe nail… If there is even a slight chance that our opponents will use the information against us than I am glad it is kept so mysterious
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Hey Wavesinair****
Maybe “We cant handle the truth”
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VanKingsFan…I think its safe to say that its just another detail that us fans love knowing about because its the ‘insider’ info we all lust for. Also, for those fantasy hockey players out there…the info is a big help. So while I agree that its perfectly understandable why the info is kept secret, I too sometimes feel the sting of being denied the info we all crave.
Speaking of which…how about Pascal Leclaire last night?…the guy is sitting on the bench as the backup in Ottawa and a puck goes out of play, hits him in the mouth and breaks his jaw. Out for at least a month. So there…not all injuires are kept private
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haha and we can chalk that up to Pascal’s horrible luck. This guy is stellar but has absolutely the worst luck when it comes to staying healthy (other than Dipietro, but he has a fat 15 year contract so i dont feel bad for him)
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where can you see the game tomorrow eve Wed at a resturant or sports location anywhere along the 405 fwy
from the 91 fwy to the 118 fwy near the freeway exit 1 or 2 miles Thanks
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waves: Mr. Bettman, did you allow the mysterious injury rule to go into effect?
Judge Hammond: You don’t have to answer that question!
Bettman: I’ll answer the question!
[to waves]
Bettman: You want answers?
waves: I think I’m entitled.
Bettman: You want answers?
waves: I want the truth!
Bettman: You can’t handle the truth!
[pauses]
Bettman: Son, we live in a world that has ice rinks, and those rinks have to be guarded by men with sticks. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Frolov? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Smyth, and you curse the NHL. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Smyth’s mysterious injury, while tragic, probably saved careers. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves careers. You don’t want the truth because deep down in places you don’t talk about at hockey games, you want me on at that rink, you need me at that rink. We use words like honor, code, and multi-million dollar contracts. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent working for something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a fan who boos and cheers for the very game of hockey that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and paid for your ticket. Otherwise, I suggest you put on some pads, and stand in goal. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to.
waves: Did you allow the upper/lower body rule?
Bettman: I did the job I…
waves: Did you allow the upper/lower body rule!?
Bettman: You’re God-damned right I did!!
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How do you have this much time on your hands at 4 on a work day??
Otherwise it was quite an excellent read
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Awesome!
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I’m off the rest of the week baby!
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That was awesome.
And I agree, it doesn’t matter. The players need to be protected and it makes absolutely no difference whether or not we know what it is. I have also had players tell me that they have claimed to be a lower body injury when all along it was a wrist or shoulder injury, so don’t spend too much time thinking about what it really is. If they wanted you to know, they would tell us.
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WAVES…
let’s film it…:)
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Waves & Variable> Let us know when you have it up on youtube
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Here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hGvQtumNAY
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…was gone the rest of the day yesterday…
after ‘just sayin’ said that line, it came to me in a flash. it would be hilarious to film that. jerseys on. extreme close ups. casting would be difficult however.
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