Injury Report: Coyotes Can't have Nice Things: Stepan Out 4-6 Weeks (UPD: Could return 3/24 or 3/25)

[SniperHF]

Yes we have yet another injury thread:

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[Muppet]

Do we have to start sacrificing children to appease the hockey gods? I say we start with the Leafs forum, there's like 20,000 kids in there.

 

[DoanStopBelievin]

Do we have to start sacrificing children to appease the hockey gods? I say we start with the Leafs forum, there's like 20,000 kids in there.

I’ve been looking at their forum on and off all night..

Quality entertainment

 

[Mosby]

Hoping for the best here.

For now, "next man up". Big opportunity for Fish to get back into the lineup.

 

[SR]

Do we have to start sacrificing children to appease the hockey gods? I say we start with the Leafs forum, there's like 20,000 kids in there.

Quoted for a second look at gold.

 

[CBJ goalie]

Fact: the trainer has the 3rd highest TOI average of the entire line up.

 

[cobra427]

The hit didn't look that bad. It looked like the side of his knee hit the boards hard, but I didn't see a twist or hyper extension like an ACL or MCL. You never know, but I hope he is not out for the season, hope its a few games with a bruise It might be wishful thinking though....

 

[awfulwaffle]

With the way our injuries have gone, something minor and just a couple games would be deserved at this point....

 

[moosemeister]

The hit didn't look that bad. It looked like the side of his knee hit the boards hard, but I didn't see a twist or hyper extension like an ACL or MCL. You never know, but I hope he is not out for the season, hope its a few games with a bruise It might be wishful thinking though....

You don’t yell that loud for a bruise.

He’s done

 

[SniperHF]

You don’t yell that loud for a bruise.

It looked a lot like Capo's reaction.

 

[moosemeister]

It looked a lot like Capo's reaction.

Yup. First thing to come in mind.

Oh well, hope Ullstrom is good at faceoffs

 

[moosemeister]

Day to day tomorrow. IR on Sunday

Dead on tuesday

 

[RABBIT]

Coyotes the entire season:

 

[DoanStopBelievin]

You don’t yell that loud for a bruise.

He’s done

Yep. That reaction is telling

 

[Grimes]

How can this happen so many times to one team in one season's worth of games?!

 

[Edenjung]

You don’t yell that loud for a bruise.

He’s done

Naahh i wouldn't say that.
A bruise can be very hurtful. Especially in that location.
I had something like that before. Ever since then i have to wear a knee bandage, when i play handball or something where i jump alot (natural weakness of the bands in my left knee ).
So maybe it's something minor.

 

[TheLegend]

Morgan tweeted out there was no update on Stepan post game. That's not a good sign.

Someone else (from Tucson or the press box) will simply have to step up now..... just like others have had to.

 

[super6646]

Jesus f***ing Christ your team can’t catch a break. Really hope Stepan pulls through, you guys don’t deserve this.

 

[Sinurgy]

The hit didn't look that bad. It looked like the side of his knee hit the boards hard, but I didn't see a twist or hyper extension like an ACL or MCL. You never know, but I hope he is not out for the season, hope its a few games with a bruise It might be wishful thinking though....

Unfortunately when a player goes down like that without much contact it's usually a really bad sign. Also f*** you too hockey gods... seriously f*** you, we're done, I no longer worship you.
All hail hockey satan!!!!

 

[jmichael7753]

Glass half full response, he may have taken a shin pad to an unprotected part of the knee, and from experience if it hits in the right spot, the pain is absolutely debilitating for at least an hour after. That said, glass completely empty response, it looks like one of those ACL no contact injuries you see on field turf.

 

[lanky]

I have to believe that the hockey God's aren't this cruel. They are doing what they must to give us Jack Hughes.

 

[The don godfather]

Guys he did put some weight on it .might be just a minor sprain. I bet thats what it is. Out not too long and will be back to still help.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

The hit didn't look that bad. It looked like the side of his knee hit the boards hard, but I didn't see a twist or hyper extension like an ACL or MCL. You never know, but I hope he is not out for the season, hope its a few games with a bruise It might be wishful thinking though....

It wasn't the hit that was the problem. Whoever hit him (I can't remember who it was) got him pressed against the boards, and then the guy's right knee and thigh pressed Stepan's knee back against the boards while his skate twisted Stepan's foot. At the very least it was a hyperextension; the way that Stepan's left leg got awkwardly straightened by the contact while his lower leg was turned does not make me very optimistic about how much damage was done.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

Rough to see last night. Totally rattled the team and it didn't sound good. I'm just going to hope for the best.

 

[cobra427]

It wasn't the hit that was the problem. Whoever hit him (I can't remember who it was) got him pressed against the boards, and then the guy's right knee and thigh pressed Stepan's knee back against the boards while his skate twisted Stepan's foot. At the very least it was a hyperextension; the way that Stepan's left leg got awkwardly straightened by the contact while his lower leg was turned does not make me very optimistic about how much damage was done.

You don’t yell that loud for a bruise.

He’s done

Maybe, maybe not. I have had 3 knee surgeries, same knee, and I have had some painful crashes into hard objects playing hockey, basketball, skiing, surfing, and driving a race car. The most painful crashes at the time, did not require surgery. You guys might be right, he might be done, lets see what we learn the next few days.