Opie 308 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=Amu...016&prov=ap Read towards the bottom: Sergei Gonchar, the Penguins’ top defenseman, left the game in the first period after a hit from David Koci. He didn’t return, and the Penguins didn’t provide information about his injury. Wonder why they didn't release a statement. That could be a big loss if he is injured, but maybe it is just precautionary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Maybe they're unsure exactly what injury he has suffered and are waiting for further details? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 True but usually they say something along the lines of an upper body injury or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) n/m Edited September 22, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) They did release this: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...=rss&feed=3 Injured Saturday on a hit by Tampa Bay forward David Koci in the Penguins' exhibition opener at Mellon Arena, Gonchar's left shoulder will undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging test sometime this week. He did not practice yesterday. The Penguins will play Tampa Bay at 7:30 p.m at St. Pete Times Forum. Losing Gonchar for an extended period of time - "just speculation" that general manager Ray Shero wanted no part of yesterday - would certainly make the Penguins' goal to repeat as Atlantic Division champions more difficult. Edited September 22, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Way to go Downey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 seperated shoulder... http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/psh/...face_adversity/ pens are short on Defense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 As the Pens face adversity and Crosby reacts, stocks soar for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation (owner of Kleenex)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawbreaker 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Nice avatar Aussie_Wing. I feel more bad for Gonchar, than I feel for the Pit'Burgers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Man, the Pens are screwed. Maybe they'll take Lilja. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
union drone 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=Amu...016&prov=ap Read towards the bottom: Wonder why they didn't release a statement. That could be a big loss if he is injured, but maybe it is just precautionary! Perhaps we will see Schneider in a Pens uniform before long... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Way to go Downey! Ok yeah that made me laugh really loud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) Man, the Pens are screwed. Maybe they'll take Lilja. That would be interesting. Of course, him and Godard would have to compete in essence for the same job. I think this would be a good way for Godard to prove that he is indeed a capable heavy in this league. Of course, I'm still not condoning that we should under any circumstances get rid of Lilja. Edited September 22, 2008 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 The penguins had regular season losses, so they've already faced adversity and this will be no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 The penguins had regular season losses, so they've already faced adversity and this will be no problem. If this loss was at the F position I would be more inclined to agree with you, however they are not deep at all on D, however neither is most of the eastern conference. But you add to the fact that Whitney is already out with surgery, it looks shakey for their D to start! Plus it looks like a separated shoulder and he will be back sooner rather than later. Cicada's link: The pre-season is barely underway, but one team already has a significant issue they will have to overcome at the start of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2008/09 season without the services of their two top defencemen. Ryan Whitney had surgery on his left foot in August and should be out three to five month and Sergei Gonchar suffered a separated should in Saturday’s pre-season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning and should miss a few weeks. This is a significant blow to the Penguins. Likely, it will slow them out of the gate when the season opens. You cannot overcome two big defensive injuries like that with any ease. Pittsburgh had a short summer, due to their appearance in the Stanley Cup finals, and that alone might have slowed their start. Injuries to their top two defencemen will make it even harder. Pittsburgh hopes that a young player like Alex Goligoski or Kris Letang will step forward and establish himself as a legitimate number one defenceman early in the season, but that probably cannot happen over night. All teams face bumps in the road over a long NHL season. Pittsburgh’s first one is coming very early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Of course, I'm still not condoning that we should under any circumstances get rid of Lilja. I've got to think the memory of that PK lingers fresh in their minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 If this loss was at the F position I would be more inclined to agree with you, however they are not deep at all on D, however neither is most of the eastern conference. But you add to the fact that Whitney is already out with surgery, it looks shakey for their D to start! Plus it looks like a separated shoulder and he will be back sooner rather than later. Cicada's link: I was only mocking cidney when he said that they had faced adversity akin to being 2-0 down in the Stanley Cup finals and yet to score because they had regular season losses. You're right though, without gonchar they're lacking big at D, but I don't think he'll be gone too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Perhaps we will see Schneider in a Pens uniform before long... Not really too cap friendly for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Maybe we can trade Lilja for Dupuis or Talbot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Ok yeah that made me laugh really loud. I try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Maybe we can trade Lilja for Dupuis or Talbot That would strengthen our team, but then that just adds to the surplus we have at FW; I haven't looked at their cap hits, but that might put us even closer or over the brim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 Maybe we can trade Lilja for Dupuis or Talbot We won't be trading for roster players, dude. Have you seen our cap numbers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) We won't be trading for roster players, dude. Have you seen our cap numbers? Draft picks then, idc, I just want to get rid of someone using up cap.. Edited September 22, 2008 by Four Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Bet it was his thumb. Stupid thumbs. Bet we see alot of those stupid thumb injuries this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 Hahaha, karma is a ***** huh? Maybe if the dummies had just shut their mouths in the playoffs this wouldnt have happen. Pittsburgh are done for, Gill is there top defenceman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
