NHL Playoffs: any important injuries?
466396
Hasek is still out for Ottawa.  \nKasparitis played the last game but he might not play in the 1st round for the Rangers.\nForsberg is back but will probably get injured in the 1st game for Philly.\nTomas Vokoun might be out for Nashville with a sore back & blood clots.
481899
Unstable Ed., Tired Pat.,Disappeared O'Neil,Injured Lindros,\nSlowed down Allison ,weaken Tie,though they did not done their job,they tried their best,thanks all the leafs,GO Leafs GO ! Next year will be yours! Mr.Quinn,don't go away before you win your first Stanly Cup next season.\nHHS ! That unbelievable G.M.and C.E.O.are the Funny Twins should be F__E !!!!!
854490
The NHL has the longest playoff season in pro sports (and season is the right word) at two months: there are four rounds and all are best-of-7 series unlike the NBA (5, 7, 7, 7) or baseball (5, 7, 7).  At an average of 14-16 days per series, that's two series per month and four rounds over two months.  \n\nFor decades, the regular season usually ended at the end of a calendar month.  When the NHL had 21 teams and fewer regular season games, that meant the season ended in March and the Playoffs ended in May.  Now the regular season ends in April and the Stanley Cup is awarded by the end of June.  \n\nBack in the six team era, pre-1967, teams played 50 games per year (10 games per month) plus a two round playoff, so the season was only seven months from training camp to the cup.  Now it's a ten month marathon and players stay in shape all year.  \n\nI would bet many players were actually glad to have the 2005 season off; it may have taken a year out of their careers then, but it probably added a year to the end of their careers, especially to players who might have missed games in 2005 due to injuries.
118981
Too many injuries for the Rockets. They've played 5 games without Yao or T-Mac. And Yao was gone, I think, for 20-something games. Also, McGrady was injured for a reasonable amount of games to bring them down. The Rockets are coming back, though. I like them, and I think they deserve to make the playoffs.
641809
Just go to nhl.com and click on stats. Everything there is for the playoffs.
313822
Boy, I wish I knew.  All I can say is I feel the Rangers were hurt the most of any team by having the Olympics in the middle of the season.  That broke the momentum they had at the time.  They sent sent 10 or so players, 5 or 6 of them ended up on the teams in the medal round so they had no time at all to recuperate before the NHL schedule began.  Remember their 6 game losing streak right after the resumption of play?\n\nI haven't calculated it, but I'd have to say their winning % after the break was probably one of the lowest in the league.\n\nNow the flu bug has hit the team with 6 or more players having it heading into Saturday's Game 1 with the Devils.\n\nI'm trying to remain calm and optimistic, but.....
212671
I coach kids this age.  The biggest thing is to make sure that they are wearing all of their equipment properly. That, and to make sure that in contact drills the coaches match the kids appropriately, which they should do anyway.  Major injuries at that age are really rare.  I think a sprained knee was the worst we had all season last year.
775826
Bad refs!! (Just kidding)\n\nUmmmm - We don't know. Personally - I looked at every single aspect (including ownership Bill) \nPhila has made a lot of changes in every different catagory.\nEsche has to go and he wants to go. / Nittymaki is a backup goalie who'se only playing because Esche's heart is not in Phila.\n\n*I'm only now beginning to agree that Hatcher has to go. / An enforcer was called up from the minors today and that's a damn-good indication that they're looking to get rid of their old enforcer - Hatcher.*\n\n**Peter did not skate tonight - he has the flu. The flu?\nOK - With-that Phila played their best game in a long long time... so this might be an indication of some captain-conflicts within the team.... / I have said since the season began that Gagne should be captain but Gagne held-out for more $\n*Peter is also having reoccuring ankle problems and the Flyer's new GM stated today that he's not untradable. / At the end of the season he's free-picking for any team.\n\nIn short - I don't know..\nBut I can say that I love these kids and I'm proud of them.
330534
You may laugh but I think the stars aer getting to old to play playoff hockey and the youngsters aren't stepping up when they need to.  It is a long season.  It takes a toll on everyone, but especially the older guys.  For all that talent, the last couple seasons haven't been kind to Detroit in the playoffs.
319873
To have a shot, they'll have to get into 6th spot. As the standings are currently, they'll have to face Carolina, or Ottawa.\nAt least in sixth position, you will face either the Rangers or Flyers. Two teams I believe they have a better chance against.
661257
Even as a Detroit Redwings fan, I was extrememly concerned when I saw them matched up with the Oilers.  I knew that the Oilers would give them problems, mainly because they can skate well, pass well, play great defense, and have a solid goaltender.  About halfway through that series I knew that Edmonton was going to beat the Wings and make a run at the Cup.  And I've been rooting for them ever since.
929708
Calgary - pretty decent chance. Their team didn't just get bad from last season, there was hardly a change. They will turn it around sooner than later.\n\nEdmonton - the loss of Moreau really hurt their chances at the playoffs. He was an emotional leader that can't be replaced. An upgrade at defence is also a must, but their odds at the cup are slipping.\n\nVancouver - Could be a dark horse team if their depth players step it up.\n\nToronto - Another dark horse team that is getting good support from their depth players but the ?'s are the 3-6 defencemen.\n\nOttawa - Goalie issues once again might sink them in the playoffs once more.\n\nMontreal - Same as Ottawa. Aebischer and Huet have had no playoff success. But having a leader like Koivu gives them an edge.\n\nIf I had to rank them:\n\n1. Flames\n2. Montreal\n3. Sens\n4. Canucks\n5. Maple Leafs\n6. Oilers\n\nAnd I'm an Oilers fan, BTW...
983904
It's only a groin pull and he is listed to be day-to-day.  Pen'shaven't releasaed any other info, but I expect him to be back.  A groin pull just hurts for a few days.   Then again, if he isn't 100% by then, he most likely won't play.  The Pens can beat the Islanders w/o him.
522415
All the answers listed are right on.  A couple not included though...\n\n2 years ago, Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche was on the receiving end of a brutal, open ice, hit.  Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks absolutely leveled Moore around his blue line.  Bertuzzi was paying back Moore for a nasty hit earlier on one of his teammates.  Moore was hit so hard that he was paralyzed from the neck down.  He will never walk again.\n\nThis one's a bit foggy... about 15 years ago, a player (can't remember who) was on a breakaway, one-on-one with the goalie (can't remember who).  He came in fast and dead on with the goalie.  This guy runs over the goalie (kinda like a runner and catcher in baseball) and both go plowing into the net.  Immediately, the blue crease around the net turned red from blood.  In the collision, the players skate "slid" right over the goalie's neck.  He died later at the hospital.\n\nMost injuries are never specifically reported.  A team usually says "so and so has an upper body injury".  It could mean he has a bruised rib or a sore neck... who knows.  Sometime they've been known to say "upper body" when it's really a bruised knee.  That way the opponents will try to hit him high when the real injury is low.\n\n***But I guess the three most common would be knee (ACL), shoulder (rotator cuff), and teeth (loosing).
739740
Haven't heard that one. The problem with Connolly is that the concussion he suffered has not completely healed yet. He is still having symptoms. They have been referring to this as "post-concussion syndrome". From what I have heard the symptoms are similar to what Pat LaFontaine was experiencing from a concussion he received which eventually ended his career. I wouldn't be surprised if Connolly never plays professional hockey again. This would be sad because he is a very talented player.
460710
san jose will be the dark horse of the west in the playoffs.  on paper the wings are the best.  how they hold up in the playoffs is a different story.  you have a good point about thorton.  he is good.  i hope they face the wings in the playoffs.
443271
why not? Unless he's rested for the playoffs or injured