Blueliner 69 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Brad Stuart is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a broken jaw. No surgery was required, per mlive. VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart won't need surgery for his broken jaw, but he will be out six-to-eight weeks, general manager Ken Holland said.Stuart saw a doctor this morning in Vancouver. He was injured midway through the third period of Friday's 5-4 shootout win in Edmonton, on a blindside hit to the head from Tom Kostopoulos that Red Wings coach Mike Babcock described as "disgraceful.'' Holland said he isn't planning on making any moves right now. Rookie Jakub Kindl will replace Stuart in the lineup. The club also has the option to call up veteran Doug Janik or top prospect Brendan Smith from Grand Rapids, if needed. "We got guys in Grand Rapids we think can play in the NHL, or are close,'' Holland said. "I might make some calls, but everybody is looking for the same thing -- more defense and more scoring.'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 I swear, we are cursed since December. Every time we get a win, we lose a player to injury. FYI, the usual time missed for a broken jaw is 3-6 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 That better be 3 games MINIMUM for suspension... that was the textbook definition of a headshot AND it resulted in an injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smite 399 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 we need to sign Darren McCarty for next game vs Calgary..... brutal 1 megaelixir reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 44 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Cleary missed 19 games with a broken jaw, lets hope stuart can be back in 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 What the f***. This is unbelievable.. it's like they're all made of glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 How long until those morons in Calgary blame the injury on Stuart, saying, "He should have had his head up!"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Lebda, where are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 It's such and easy call to make, 5 minutes and a game. He didn't try and make a play in the corner with Stuart and get an elbow up. It was basically a drive by elbow to the head, he had no intention of playing the puck, just Stuart's head. 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Lebda, where are you? In the press box, where he belongs and thankfully sucking up cap space somewhere other than here... there are at least 6 other guys in the Wings system I would rather have in there over Lebda... Edited January 8, 2011 by stevkrause 2 megaelixir and IILeiBlazeII reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Lebda, where are you? As pointed out in the "Do Leaf Fans Deserve Better" discussion, getting a -3 in a 9-3 Leafs win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 f***!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 wingnut40 and Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 that would be typical unnecessary hit and it results in a 15-20 games out, kindl is def going to get a shot now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Babcock calling the hit "disgraceful", and then saying "it's unfortunate when that &$!% goes on" (FSD had to bleep it out). 1 WMUsiv1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Babcock calling the hit "disgraceful", and then saying "it's unfortunate when that &$!% goes on" (FSD had to bleep it out). No other way to say it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selliria 76 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) It's funny. Reading the game day thread on the Calgary boards, you wouldn't even know Kostopolous hit anyone let alone broke someone's jaw. They literally have said nothing about it. Edited January 8, 2011 by Selliria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 This is terrible news, I feel so bad for Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Stuart is a beast too. He will surely be missed. 4 Green Wing, Vladifan, commadore183 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 there better be a hefty suspension, completely dirty hit. 1 Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Tom Kostopoulos, you are so lucky this was the last game between the Wings and Flames this year. Pray you don't get traded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Total bulls***. Stuart's a big loss. I almost wonder if he wasn't head hunting because he knew Stuart already had those stitches. Likely not trying to break his jaw but trying give him a good sting. In any event, the play was bulls*** and the league better review it and serve out a suspension. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyTownHouligan 57 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 cmon guys you know this guy is gonna get suspended babbles said it best, this s*** has to stop! That guy is gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Tom Kostopoulos, you are so lucky this was the last game between the Wings and Flames this year. Pray you don't get traded Who would he be afraid of, Abdelkader? lol 2 F.Michael and ManLuv4Clears reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Who would he be afraid of, Abdelkader? lol Call up the back up from the Griffins and Noodles him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Don't worry folks, our power play will teach them a lesson! esteef 3 55fan, ManLuv4Clears and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
