Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky avoided suspension for his hit Tuesday night on Rob Scuderi but was hit with a $10,000 fine, the maximum for first time offenders under the new collective bargaining agreement.
There was no concussion – Scuderi suffered a black eye and some upper body numbness – and was able to practice at full speed under normal circumstances with the team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday afternoon.
On how he’s feeling:
“I’m fine. The bark’s worse than the bite. It looks worse than it is. But I’m OK.”
On what he remembers about the play:
“I just remember turning to go get the loose puck. He chipped it in, I turned to get a loose puck and tried to get it over behind the net to my partner. I remember everything. I know I got hit pretty much from behind. It didn’t feel that great, but after a couple of moments, you gather yourself. I felt OK.”
On whether he had to follow any concussion protocols:
“They asked me. The trainers are pretty diligent about what their responsibilities are. They were on me and made sure I was OK and followed whatever protocol they needed to. No worse for wear. No lingering effects.”
On whether he’s seen a replay of the hit:
“I have not seen the hit yet…But I know that it probably wasn’t the way 95% of forwards would do it in this league.”
On Dubinsky being fined $10,000 by the league:
“I said last night, that’s always been the league’s decision. It’s not my job to hand out the discipline. It’s theirs.”
On whether he plans on watching a replay of the hit:
“If I see it, I see it. It’s not like I’m going to go on YouTube and go check it out. But if I happen to see it during the course of video or plays or something else, it’s not like I’m not going to look at it.”
On whether anything was done Tuesday night to take care of the swelling:
“Not really. I know when I came back during the second period it was still pretty puffy in the bottom, so I couldn’t see all the way down. But I had an ice pack on it between the second and third period, and it really helped a lot. It just knocked down the swelling. It was OK. It fortunately didn’t swell shut. It was puffy, but like I said, it was OK, and by the third period, I was fine.”
On whether there was pain in his shoulder after the hit:
“I guess the trainers technically call it a stinger. Kind of your neck and down your shoulder goes numb for a little bit. But like I said, after a few minutes, you take a few deep breaths, and you’re able to regain yourself and feel OK.”
Loktionov traded to NJ !!!!!
Insider… whats the scoop?
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goldielocks Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
@VanKingsFan,
Devils send a fifth-rounder to Kings for Andrei Loktionov.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@goldielocks, Ewww…. that’s it…
Don’t understand this move at all.
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goldielocks Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
@VanKingsFan,
More sign of DL gave up to acquire a veteran D-man via trade.
HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:15 pm
@goldielocks, @VanKingsFan What’s not to understand and what does getting a veteran D have to do with this? Lokti asked to be traded, he had ZERO future with us, and that was the best DL could do. Do either of you or anybody here really believe he was a highly valuable asset at this point who could get us a stay at home defenseman in return? C’mon now, get real.
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monkeyboy Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
@HockeyNerd, I agree with you
goldielocks Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
@HockeyNerd,
Even for a small value of the guy, if DL is really looking for a D-man, he could have held on to him for a package deal. So what’s not realm huh? And what’s the purpose of calling up bigger prospect?
Shakes Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
@VanKingsFan, that lil devil…
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
@Shakes,
Oh, God…
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Shakes Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 2:53 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, sorry sorry i couldn’t resist
i put myself in the box for a 10 minute blog misconduct.
Token Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
@VanKingsFan, Buy Buy Lokti. Always liked your game. Go tear up the east coast and represent.
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Itchy Reply:
February 7th, 2013 at 11:16 am
@VanKingsFan,
Most of those Devil players were in The Final and didn’t get their name on The Cup either, so he’ll fit right in.
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they want to remember when they had the smurfs again…..Loktionov is no bigger then Gianta or Gomez….
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Loki is traded!
Mike Ashmore @mashmore98
NJ Devils announced they acquire Andrei Loktionov from LA in exchange for a fifth rounder in 2013. Might push a forward down here.
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I dont know if I am overvaluing Kings players but a fifth for Lokti!?!?
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
@ehdx3, You are not overvaluing King Players (plural). You are overvaluing Lokti.
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Looks like Lamoriello is staying the course and giving Lombardi a lesson in getting more for less.
I think Loktionov is worth more than that after all the time the organization spent getting this guy ready for the big team. At least we got something, more than I can say for the Hickey situation.
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LBlocal Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:01 pm
@KOHO, Moller, Holloway et al. I concur. It’s about asset management.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
@LBlocal, You cannot get a first round daffy pick for every Kings player who is a prospect or has played briefly in the big show! Lokti (as well as Holloway, Moeller, AND Hickey) had no future here. ZERO. NONE. NADA. You get what you can and leave it at that.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
@HockeyNerd, No I don’t know what a “daffy” pick is. Ask my stupid iPhone.
LBlocal Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
@HockeyNerd, Errr. Thanks for the Hockey 101 lesson Mr.HockeyNerd.
I think that MOST of us overvalue the Kings organizational depth. A 5th for a 5th round pick in ’08 is better than what thee got for the other 3. Heck, if the Devils were offering a Daffy pick, I’d take one of those too!
Duncanz Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 4:57 pm
@HockeyPhone, GM Bob Murray wants to know where he can get some of those DAFFY picks, or if your iPhone was just a little beFUDDled?!
luc20rules Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 6:54 pm
@HockeyNerd, But now we can’t package Loki, Gravel, rights to Moller, Hollaway, and a 7th rounder for Malkin. LOL
This is where we need a photo Jon Rosen!
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Really? a 5th round pick!! WTH is going with this team…
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I’d complain about his moves, as I do think Lokti was worth more than that, but since DL did make a number of moves that ultimately led us to getting the Cup….
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The writing was on the wall for Lokti remaining a King. The writing was sure as hell not on the Cup! In reality, not big & strong or skilled enough to replace Stoll or Fraser & he had problems on the wing.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:23 pm
@King Alex, Hey, one voice of reason. +1.
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Yes, i know it isn’t Kings related, but I won’t give the score of the recently completed US-Honduras WCQ game.People in the past did get upset.
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Honestly now, did you guys really think DL should have held out for Brodeur, Kovalchuk, Enrique, and a first rounder? Get real. Lokti was not all that. He had ZERO future here and VERY likely lacks the size and strength to make the NHL, yes even on an east coast team. DL got what he could. This wasn’t Kopitar or Richards he was trading!!! Relax, people.
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My original reaction was the same as many of you…”that’s all?”
But let’s be realistic about Lokti and also look at it from other teams perspective..
What has he ever shown in the NHL to make us or anyone else think he’s worth more?
He’s had multiple opportunities at multiple positions and never made the slightest impact. Last year we were struggling looking for any offense and he provided nothing..
That’s not to say that he might not blossom in the future, but why would anyone else give up more for a hope and a prayer?
His value plummeted because he never took advantage of his opportunities..they may have been somewhat limited, but nobody’s going to give up talent or prime picks for dwindling potential.
Good luck in the future Lokti, but he has nobody to blame but himself for not becoming a mainstay in the Kings lineup.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
@Nykingfan, +1.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 4:10 pm
@Nykingfan,
Yup.
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No one in the West would want Lokti because he can’t play a power game as his past performance has shown. That cuts down the available teams by half. The Eastern Conference style of play (more skating, less hitting) better fits Lokti’s style. DL took a draft pick hoping the scouts come up with a nugget next year to start rebuilding for when our top players start declining in 4-5 years. Lokti didn’t wnat to be here anymore, he had no future for the team and had no real value in today’s league. Like Schenn, Simmonds and Harrold, all players who skate well but are a little light for the power game, Lokti will do well in the East.
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Only 22 may end of with Islanders and be 30 goal scorer like Matt Moulson
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Nykingfan Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 6:52 pm
@KingsOfKomedy,
Or he may end up being the next Patrick O’Sullivan…
You can’t be afraid to trade players because of 1 guy who turned out to be more than what the Kings thought.
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DL traded a 5th round pick for a 5th round pick. I guess we’re even. Good luck Lokti, hope you do well.
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Hmm..I was hoping for a 4th..
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 4:28 pm
@FKA PakiFro, I was hoping for two 2 1/2s or maybe a 2 and a 3.
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He was drafted in the 5th round, so we got our 5th rounder back. As others have said, he had his chance to make a mark and stick with the big club. He didn’t. I can’t really see other teams paying that much for a small center.
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vplaza Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 3:45 pm
@BringBackKingston,
A small center who has had injury problems.
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Isn’t his contract is up at the end of the season? If it is, there is the risk that he could go back to Russia to play.
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oh my god lol everone crying about only getting a 5th round pick for loki. LOL hey crybabies, tell me about all the sick goals and great plays he made for us at the nhl level… the only thing i ever saw him do was lurk in the back of the sushi restaurant while richards and lewis were having a good time.
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Michael J. Reply:
February 6th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
@7MILforHickey,
+1
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Anyway, about Scuderi, I think that Dubinsky must have been dropped on his head when he was small.
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