G G G G G G G ROINS and other injuries

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so dash, if Kipper is out (looked like knee strain at the very least - hopefully no damage!), are they going with Leland Irving?

I thought he was basically 3rd on the depth chart in Abbotsford, but the other guys had potential waiver issues to be moved?

Yup, looks like Leland Irving for right now (with Danny Taylor as his backup). I think the plan was to start Irving in Columbus in Thursday night at any rate, so hopefully Kipper isn't out for too long.

/Of course, if he is out long term, that could push the Flames towards MacKinnon.

 

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It's hard to hurt Gumby Kiprusoff...

Injury to knee of Flames' Kiprusoff not considered serious

 

[mattola]

#Flames Mike Cammalleri (somewhere on or around his body) is a gametime decision.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

It's hard to hurt Gumby Kiprusoff...

Injury to knee of Flames' Kiprusoff not considered serious

I've heard talk that Kipper might be considering retirement after the season dash. What are the Flames longterm plans in goal? Could Mike Smith or Victor Fasth be possibilities as UFA's in the offseason?

 

[mattola]

Alex Burrows took a puck to his right hand and left the ice. Was in obvious pain. He could hardly pick up his stick.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Alex Burrows took a puck to his right hand and left the ice. Was in obvious pain. He could hardly pick up his stick.

and Bieksa didnt even take the morning skate - unknown reason - could be maintenance day - but if not ... good luck Crampy!

/as per team1040 Rick Ball ... Bieksa is sick (flu) ... but intends on playing tonight

 

[dash]

I've heard talk that Kipper might be considering retirement after the season dash. What are the Flames longterm plans in goal? Could Mike Smith or Victor Fasth be possibilities as UFA's in the offseason?

I think the Flames will be looking in their own system first - Aside from Danny Taylor, there is Karri Ramo currently playing in the KHL as well as Jon Gillies who backed up John Gibson on the USA World Juniors team.

Edit: Forgot to mention Edmonton Oil Kings goalie Laurent Brossoit (another Flames prospect) who last time I looked was 2nd in GAA in the WHL.

 

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as per team1040 Rick Ball ... Bieksa is sick (flu) ... but intends on playing tonight

If Kevin feels like coughing on the bench to infect other teammates, I don't have a problem with it.

/Calgary in Vancouver Saturday night (hehe)

 

[puckhead]

It's hard to hurt Gumby Kiprusoff...

Injury to knee of Flames' Kiprusoff not considered serious

he hadn't missed a start due to injury since Jan 2004
wow

 

[mattola]

sorry Dash

Flames place G Kiprusoff, C Backlund on injured reserve

 

[dash]

sorry Dash

Flames place G Kiprusoff, C Backlund on injured reserve

Whatcha gonna do, Matty? I think I'm more annoyed with Backlund getting hurt, he was playing really well. Kid seems to be made of glass, however. As for Kipper, he needs a rest and a little competition to get back his edge.

 

[DevilishWon]

Devils Zubrus out with the dreaded "upper body injury"

 

[dash]

It's not all bad Matty...

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg

#Flames lines today: Glencross-Tanguay- Iginla; Hudler-Street-Cervenka; Comeau-Stajan-Stempniak; Begin-Jones-Jackman via Peter Maher

Vicki Hall ‏@vickihallch

Michael Cammalleri could be back as early as monday. #Flames

Wes Gilbertson ‏@SUNGilbertson

Need some good news #Flames fans? LW Sven Baertschi (hip flexor) was scheduled to skate today in Calgary.

 

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By the way, when did the Flames get Datsyuk?

/Ben Street

 

[jstewismybastardson]

a tale of 2 MCL sprains

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames
Miikka Kiprusoff has a slight grade two MCL sprain. He is projected to be out for another two weeks.

Hockey Central ‏@SNHockeyCentral
#MapleLeafs goaltender James Reimer sustained a mild MCL sprain and is expected to miss at least a week

any chance one of these reports verbiage has been "structured" to make a certain team look less needy on the trade front????

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Seabrook out for tonights game (crushed nuts)

Dan Murphy ‏@sportsnetmurph
#Blackhawks Seabrook is day to day. Q-Stache asked if Seabrook took a shot in the ribs, and replied he took it "somewhere" #netherregion

 

[dash]

Seabrook got Salo-ed (didn't it happen to Sami in the United Center as well?)

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[mooger_35]

If he did get Salo'd, a ruptured testicle definitely falls under lower body injury


Salo is a warrior!

 

[mattola]

BALLS OF STEEL BALLS OF STEEL