Injury Report: 2013-2014 Injury News Pt. II (2/25: Staal still dealing with back spasms)

[RGY]

Dorsett is 10x the player Carcillo is. It's not even remotely close

Completely disagree with this. 10x the players? Based on what. Dorsett had been very unimpressive this year before he got hurt. Carcillo has had much more of an impact and more jump in his game.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Dorsett is 10x the player Carcillo is. It's not even remotely close

I wouldn't go that far. Dorsett's better in a fourth line role because he's a better skater and he plays on the PK, but he has no offensive skill at all. Yes, even compared to Carcillo.

 

[slipknottin]

Completely disagree with this. 10x the players? Based on what. Dorsett had been very unimpressive this year before he got hurt. Carcillo has had much more of an impact and more jump in his game.

He's a much better player offensively and defensively. Can kill PKs.

Everyone here loves this tiny sample size thing. I don't understand why

 

[NYRFAN218]

Steve Zipay ‏@stevezipay 13s
Staal says he twisted spine Thursday, happened once before during lockout, feels looser, see what happens Wed to detemine availability Thur

 

[RGY]

New York Rangers ✔ @NYRangers
"Dorsett is looking good..we might keep 12 (forwards) or we might call someone up..we'll decide in next 24 hours"-AV #NYR

New York Rangers ✔ @NYRangers
AV says that @ctalbot33 will start in goal Thursday against the Blackhawks @TheGarden #NYR

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"Playing in that tournament , with & against the best players in the world, gives me a lot of confidence moving forward"-@CarlHagelin #NYR

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"I really enjoyed it over there, but I am happy to be back..I feel great and now I'll start preparing for what's ahead"- @HLundqvist30 #NYR

More tweets from newyorkrangers.com on the right side. some photos too.

 

[Hire Sather]

Why is Talbot playing against the best team in the league?

You remember the last time we rolled a backup vs the Hawks at MSG?

Hank's been off since Sunday.

Stop messin around, Align.

 

[RGY]

Why is Talbot playing against the best team in the league?

You remember the last time we rolled a backup vs the Hawks at MSG?

Hank's been off since Sunday.

Stop messin around, Align.

Not against it. Giving Henrik a whole week off to keep him fresh. Need him for the stretch run.

Chicago had a lot of guys play in that Olympics, especially their best. Maybe AV is hoping they are a little sluggish and he can slot Cam in for a game here.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Ugh, don't want to see Talbot out there against the Hawks. Hank would get lots of days off, it's not like he was playing every game in Sochi. Don't like it one bit.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Why is Talbot playing against the best team in the league?

You remember the last time we rolled a backup vs the Hawks at MSG?

Hank's been off since Sunday.

Stop messin around, Align.

Ugh, don't want to see Talbot out there against the Hawks. Hank would get lots of days off, it's not like he was playing every game in Sochi. Don't like it one bit.

It's not ideal, but it's the right move. Hank's been off since Sunday, yes, but the real issue is when did he land?

Have you ever flown to the other side of the world, gotten adjusted there, then flown back and had to get readjusted? It takes nearly a week to fully recover from the jetlag - I **** you not. I'd rather have a fully-rested Talbot than a sluggish Hank.

 

[Gardner McKay]

It's not ideal, but it's the right move. Hank's been off since Sunday, yes, but the real issue is when did he land?

Have you ever flown to the other side of the world, gotten adjusted there, then flown back and had to get readjusted? It takes nearly a week to fully recover from the jetlag - I **** you not. I'd rather have a fully-rested Talbot than a sluggish Hank.

Agreed. It took me about 5 days to recover after my month long trip to China.

 

[Vickers8]

Steve Zipay‏@stevezipay·1h
Staal expected to play, per AV

 

[Crease]

Three games in four nights. Talbot was going to play at least one anyway. Might as well give Lundqvist as much time as possible to reset. Took me an entire week to feel normal after I returned from a two week trip to the Middle East. Never believed in jetlag before that experience. Not fun.

 

[Matt4776]

Taking a couple melatonin pills does wonders for jet lag. Spent three weeks in Kenya, flew home, immediately drove from JFK to Michigan, and was fine the next day.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Hah, some crow to be served for the Cambot doubters, I see.

 

[Doctyl]

Hah, some crow to be served for the Cambot doubters, I see.

I didn't really doubt cam. I love that we have him. I was a bit skeptical of starting him against arguably the best team in the league.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Guess Staal is good to go. very good game from him

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

As practice progresses, Zuccarello starting to shoot with more authority. Certainly not 100 percent but much better than yesterday.

-Gross