Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Kovalchuck left the ice with a knee injury tonight. He did come back briefly, but left again and did not return. Edited January 31, 2008 by Elshupacabra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naslund19 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Ouch. Got to hope it's nothing too serious. Hope he'll return to the ice sooner rather than later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m96m 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 this would be a huge loss for the thrashers. it would make the prospect of trading Hossa that much tougher to think about. not only that, but in the ultra weak southeast division where anyone has a chance to claim the #3 seed in the east, it just hurts that much more. if your a thrashers fan, here's hoping that he's not out too long! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Ruutu took a ******* pounding from McCarthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Gosh, I would really hope that (although I love Kovie and hope he's okay) if he isn't okay, this increases our chances of landing Hossa at the deadline. Word, LDi03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 if he ends up being injured for a good period of time Hossa will be traded in a matter of a week or 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Wow what a crappy blow to the Thrash. It is hard to tell but it did seem like Ruutu kind of went for the knee. He seemed to be going for the body and then when Kove moved it looked like he targeted the right knee. Ruutu got what he deserved from McCarthy. I'm always a fan of a teammate sticking for another player in that situation. There is no room in the game for crap like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Wow what a crappy blow to the Thrash. It is hard to tell but it did seem like Ruutu kind of went for the knee. He seemed to be going for the body and then when Kove moved it looked like he targeted the right knee. Ruutu got what he deserved from McCarthy. I'm always a fan of a teammate sticking for another player in that situation. There is no room in the game for crap like that. yah cuz he really ment to go for his knee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Gosh, I would really hope that (although I love Kovie and hope he's okay) if he isn't okay, this increases our chances of landing Hossa at the deadline. Word, LDi03 or calgary, or anaheim, or vancouver...detroit's not getting hossa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 yah cuz he really ment to go for his knee That would be why i said, hard to tell, and even looked like. Never said he did for sure or that he meant to do it. I'm sure it was more just instinct out of Ruutu. I have had my knee taken out twice by opposing players and currently have not ACL or MCL because of it. I do feel bad when it happens to other players no matter how minor or serious it maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Which explains why you never trust people with 3 letters of the same in the last name.. The announcers are only crying because its on Ilya tbh, If it was any other average player, they'd have a total diff excuse for the hit.. Big blow for atl either way, I dont see Hossa being traded now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Big blow for atl either way, I dont see Hossa being traded now though. Hossa will probably be traded if Atlanta falls out of playoff contention, Atlanta will probably fall out of playoff contention with Kovalchuk out of the lineup for any length of time. I think this will increase the chances of Hossa being traded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Good point, Since they are 11th in the eastern standings already. Without Ily, probaly fall even more. Way to think rationaly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 yah cuz he really ment to go for his knee Right knee flared out, right elbow high and sticking out. What do you think he was trying to do exactly? He didn't have Kovalchuk lined up correctly, so he tried to catch him with his knee and elbow. Funny how certain players always seem to be involved in "unfortunate" hits like this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Right knee flared out, right elbow high and sticking out. What do you think he was trying to do exactly? He didn't have Kovalchuk lined up correctly, so he tried to catch him with his knee and elbow. Funny how certain players always seem to be involved in "unfortunate" hits like this one. Right, i mean Kovalchuk didn't try to get out of the way at the last second and left his knee venerable or anything, it was all Ruutu's fault. Some of you ppl are lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Right, i mean Kovalchuk didn't try to get out of the way at the last second and left his knee venerable or anything, it was all Ruutu's fault. Some of you ppl are lost. Of course Kovalchuk tried to get out of the way. That doesn't mean Ruutu should stick his friggin knee and elbow out to catch a piece of him. And how exactly did Kovalchuk moving leave his knee any more vulnerable than it generally is when someone is ramming it with their knee? How should he have better protected his knee? Like I said, funny how certain guys always seem to be involved in questionable hits. And do I really need to point out that Ruutu did get a 5 minute major for kneeing? Yes, those of us who don't agree with you must be lost. Edited January 31, 2008 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 well im glad mccarthy stood up for him, but that was not intentional...i hope kovalchuck comes back soon, he is their team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Nice to see some of you in the Chat !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 I can't understand how any of Ruutu's teammates can even take his side in this situation, especially with someone like Crosby on their team. What a s***bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 I can't understand how any of Ruutu's teammates can even take his side in this situation, especially with someone like Crosby on their team. What a s***bag. Not to excuse what Ruutu did but if Kovalchuk didnt spout off to the Penguins bench after scoring a goal,nobody would have taken a run at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Right, i mean Kovalchuk didn't try to get out of the way at the last second and left his knee venerable or anything, it was all Ruutu's fault. Some of you ppl are lost. umm, he checked the man using solely his knee and his elbow, his body completely missed Kovie, and seeing as your body is directly over you knee the only way to hit him with the knee and miss with the body would be to stick his knee out. Did he do it with intent to injure, not so sure, I think his intent was to make up for the fact that by taking that run at him Ruutu put himself out of position, and did the only thing he had left, stick out body parts to try and hit him. Either way no excuse for that knee on knee hit! Not to excuse what Ruutu did but if Kovalchuk didnt spout off to the Penguins bench after scoring a goal,nobody would have taken a run at him. How come no one took a run at AO the other day then? He was jawing at Malkin and the bench, and he took a run at Malkin. Yet no one try to run him through the boards!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 umm, he checked the man using solely his knee and his elbow, his body completely missed Kovie, and seeing as your body is directly over you knee the only way to hit him with the knee and miss with the body would be to stick his knee out. Did he do it with intent to injure, not so sure, I think his intent was to make up for the fact that by taking that run at him Ruutu put himself out of position, and did the only thing he had left, stick out body parts to try and hit him. Either way no excuse for that knee on knee hit! How come no one took a run at AO the other day then? He was jawing at Malkin and the bench, and he took a run at Malkin. Yet no one try to run him through the boards!? Well I cant say that I know what was going through the minds of the Penguins players that night,maybe Kovalchuck said something about Ruutu's mother... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Well I cant say that I know what was going through the minds of the Penguins players that night,maybe Kovalchuck said something about Ruutu's mother... even if he was telling him how good his mother was the other night, there is no reason for a cheap shot. Drop the gloves, sit in the box and be done with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blues_demitra38 11 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 umm, he checked the man using solely his knee and his elbow, his body completely missed Kovie, and seeing as your body is directly over you knee the only way to hit him with the knee and miss with the body would be to stick his knee out. It was an unintentional play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Here's my take, which I'm somewhat hesistant about simply because it's Ruutu, but I don't think he was at fault for anything. Ruutu got a 5 minute major for kneeing, game misconduct and 5 minutes for fighting. Let's deal with the fighting first: looks like he got jumped by McCarthy and took several shots to the back of the head....how was Ruutu fighting? The hit: I've looked at the replay, his elbow came out, which to me is reactionary as Kovalchuk is moving away, but it doesn't matter, he didn't catch him with an elbow and the elbow wasn't head high anyway. In terms of the knee, I watched the video and focused solely on Ruutu's right leg, his leg didn't seem to move at all. Looks to me like Kovalchuk tried to jump out of the way and his leg was left there to get hit. Like I said, that is my easy conclusion based on the Penguin player being anyone other than Ruutu, but since it is Ruutu, you gotta wonder. Combine that with the fact that Kovalchuk isn't a popular player with that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
