Saran 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=246540&lid...s=headlines_nhl Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney underwent surgery on his left foot Saturday and will miss at least the start of the 2008-09 season. The procedure was performed to help correct a chronic condition, and the recovery time is expected to take three to five months. He could be sidelined until mid-January. "Ryan has been bothered by this condition in his foot for some time," said Penguins general manager Ray Shero. "He consulted with a number of specialists in an effort to correct the problem without surgery, but it was ultimately determined that surgery was the best path to take - for his general well- being, and for his career. "Obviously, he will miss the start of the 2008-09 season, but the doctors tell us he will be able to play pain-free when he returns to the lineup this season." Whitney notched 12 goals and 28 assists for 40 points in 76 games during the 2007-08 season. He added a goal and five assists in 20 playoff games, as the Penguins made a run to the Stanley Cup Finals. In 225 regular-season games with Pittsburgh, the 25-year-old Boston native has registered 32 goals with 105 assists for 137 points. Edited August 16, 2008 by Saran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 Well do they rent Schenider for the time being? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 At least they caught it early *cough* forsberg *cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 More and more, I think God wants the Habs to come out of the East this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted August 17, 2008 *waits for the Pens fans to blame this on Detroit and Hossa somehow* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 adam proteau of the hockey news suggested danny markov in his blog to replace whitney haha. here is the link: Blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Markov wanted, what was it, 4 from the Wings? I doubt he'd take 2 from the Pens. It's not like the Pens need him. After all, they are "the best defensive team in the league." Edited August 18, 2008 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Chronic condition.... Possible diagnosis. 1. Ingrown toenail 2. Clubbed foot 3. Athletes foot 4. removed said foot from his rectum after the Wings shoved it up there in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
