2013 World Championships Thread (May 3rd-19th)

[foobar]

what insight would the Russian media have? Gaborik is Slovakian.

the head coach of the Slovak team (Vladimir Vujtek from Czech republic) has confirmed that Gaborik won't come because he failed the medical check.
But today, the news is that Gaborik convinced the CBJ management to let him play on the IIHF championship in case his injury does not require a surgery - he'll be having another medical examination in Philly on Wednesday.

 

[Atas2000]

Varlamov instead of Bobrovsky will play for team Russia. Apparently Bob is a bit exhausted. He's had a talk with the NT coaching staff though. Still a strong candidate for Sochi obviously. Contract status also might be a factor for him too.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

the head coach of the Slovak team (Vladimir Vujtek from Czech republic) has confirmed that Gaborik won't come because he failed the medical check.
But today, the news is that Gaborik convinced the CBJ management to let him play on the IIHF championship in case his injury does not require a surgery - he'll be having another medical examination in Philly on Wednesday.

I'm calling BS on this one. if there is any sort of injury that was worthy of being checked out, I couldn't see the CBJ mgmt saying yes simply because it doesn't require surgery.

If there are legitimate confirmed media reports of this, I'd like to see legitimate media source with the info. otherwise its crap.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I've seen a couple of tweets this afternoon indicating Bob is skipping the WC.

I'm going to guess 1 of 2 things.

1. Agent advice not to risk injury while negotiating contract
2. He doesn't want to play with Bryzgalov after he pulled the #1 card.

If #1 is true, you'd have to wonder if Anisimov might do the same thing.

 

[Robert]

I've seen a couple of tweets this afternoon indicating Bob is skipping the WC.

I'm going to guess 1 of 2 things.

1. Agent advice not to risk injury while negotiating contract
2. He doesn't want to play with Bryzgalov after he pulled the #1 card.

If #1 is true, you'd have to wonder if Anisimov might do the same thing.

Iwas looking forward to seeing (or reading) about Bob in the Worlds but if decides to skip that's fine with me... His last two months were like four, he may need a rest.

 

[foobar]

I'm calling BS on this one. if there is any sort of injury that was worthy of being checked out, I couldn't see the CBJ mgmt saying yes simply because it doesn't require surgery.

If there are legitimate confirmed media reports of this, I'd like to see legitimate media source with the info. otherwise its crap.

it was all over the Slovak media, here's a "translation" of an article in a major Slovak newspaper

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

it was all over the Slovak media, here's a "translation" of an article in a major Slovak newspaper

Cool, thanks for the info.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

it was all over the Slovak media, here's a "translation" of an article in a major Slovak newspaper

For what it's worth, I sent this link to Portzline on twitter and he is going to follow up for any additional info. I'm surprised no US media had picked up on this yet.

 

[foobar]

For what it's worth, I sent this link to Portzline on twitter and he is going to follow up for any additional info. I'm surprised no US media had picked up on this yet.

Well, he's the biggest name that might be available for the Slovak team, so he gets a lot of attention. CBJ has apparently confirmed the reports.

 

[Robert]

Well, he's the biggest name that might be available for the Slovak team, so he gets a lot of attention. CBJ has apparently confirmed the reports.

Nice work Foo

 

[jdhebner]

Gaborik out 3-4 with surgery.

 

[BluejacketNut]

Im possibly suffering from the same thing Garborik is (sports hernia), ontop of recovering from a ruptured disc...awesome!! Can be some painful stuff

 

[foobar]

Im possibly suffering from the same thing Garborik is (sports hernia), ontop of recovering from a ruptured disc...awesome!! Can be some painful stuff

I had a hernia surgery 2 times. The first time the surgeon used a so called Shouldice method - that involved stretching existing muscles over the weak area and stitching them together. That was painful as hell, couldn't walk upright for the first 2-3 weeks, and some specific types of movement caused pain even 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
The second time the surgeon used a mesh to repair the hernia, and I was fine 2 weeks after the surgery.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Well, he's the biggest name that might be available for the Slovak team, so he gets a lot of attention. CBJ has apparently confirmed the reports.

I wonder how long it would have taken or if they would have known if I had not sent them the link that you posted yesterday.

 

[BluejacketNut]

I had a hernia surgery 2 times. The first time the surgeon used a so called Shouldice method - that involved stretching existing muscles over the weak area and stitching them together. That was painful as hell, couldn't walk upright for the first 2-3 weeks, and some specific types of movement caused pain even 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
The second time the surgeon used a mesh to repair the hernia, and I was fine 2 weeks after the surgery.

From everything i've read, a sports hernia is not really like a traditional hernia, where there's not a bulge so to speak, where its generally a tear or weakness in the muscles in the groin/lower abdomen. But its amazing to see the advancements the medical fields have made with surgeries

 

[Dropkick Murphy]

I have heard from couple of sources that CBJ has given entry-level contract offer (1 year) to team Finland's #1 G Antti Raanta. He had stellar debut yesterday, shutout vs. Slovakia. In my papers, this is excellent low risk-high reward signing.

 

[Samkow]

I have heard from couple of sources that CBJ has given entry-level contract offer (1 year) to team Finland's #1 G Antti Raanta. He had stellar debut yesterday, shutout vs. Slovakia. In my papers, this is excellent low risk-high reward signing.

Isn't he signed to HIFK for next season, or does he have an escape clause?

 

[InjuredChoker]

Isn't he signed to HIFK for next season, or does he have an escape clause?

Every FEL-contract has NHL clause.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=112590

Pretty impressive stats and only 23 years old, almost 24 years old. His team won the SM-liiga championship this year. He led the league in GAA and SV % as well as dominated all playoff goalie stats. Definitely seems to have the potential to be the next great Finnish goalie in the NHL.

 

[Samkow]

FEI, the USA-Russia game will be shown live on NBC Sports today at 1PM.

 

[BluejacketNut]

USA thanks Russia for not starting Bobs

 

[BluejacketNut]

Russian goalies couldnt stop a beach ball right now! Bobs has to be feeling good right now Now up 8-3!! Love them playing Born in the USA after a goal!

 

[pete goegan]

Russian goalies couldnt stop a beach ball right now! Bobs has to be feeling good right now Now up 8-3!! Love them playing Born in the USA after a goal!

Clearly, nobody ever listens to any of the lyrics beyond the chorus. It's a protest song, not a patriotic anthem!

 

[blahblah]

Oh wow, USA big eh?

Clearly, nobody ever listens to any of the lyrics beyond the chorus. It's a protest song, not a patriotic anthem!

I'm guilty of that sometimes, but that song is from Bruce Cougar Mellon-Steen. I would be wanting to hit my head hard against a wall than listen to that after every goal.

 

[Mayor Bee]

Russian goalies couldnt stop a beach ball right now! Bobs has to be feeling good right now Now up 8-3!! Love them playing Born in the USA after a goal!

Clearly, nobody ever listens to any of the lyrics beyond the chorus. It's a protest song, not a patriotic anthem!

I had this exact conversation with the wife while watching USA/Germany. After a minute, she asked, "So if Germany scores, will they play Rammstein or Prodigy?"