News Article: Gudbranson Scare

[pb1300]

From the Sun-Sentinel:

Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who's out for 2-4 weeks after undergoing orbital bone surgery, nearly was in far dire danger than originally thought during two recent incidents.

Gudbranson was slashed in the leg in Montreal on Dec. 15 and was forced to leave the game after playing just 6:25. The cut was so bad it needed 20 stitches and if he hadn't gotten immediate attention could've possibly bled out on the bench, a source said.

Then when he got hit in the face with a puck in Winnipeg, he actually returned after getting stitched up and finished the game. On the plane ride home he blew his nose and blew out his orbital bone, which required surgery. He's on the mend.



That is crazy to think that he could have bled out on the bench. He is definitely one tough SOB.

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[gudzilla]

who slashed him?

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Barch tweeted ( then deleted) a pic of the gash, it was pretty scary looking. Mid thigh ran up from above the knee in a straight line (IIRC).

 

[pb1300]

Barch tweeted ( then deleted) a pic of the gash, it was pretty scary looking. Mid thigh ran up from above the knee in a straight line (IIRC).

You never want a cut running the same way as the main arteries in your body, its just a major problem waiting to happen.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I'm no doctor but it looked like it wasn't that deep of a cut just split the skin pretty nasty. Barch said they both wear Kevlar socks too. Barch also had a nasty cut across the Achilles' tendon area.

 

[TheEkbombIsReal]

From the Sun-Sentinel:

Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who's out for 2-4 weeks after undergoing orbital bone surgery, nearly was in far dire danger than originally thought during two recent incidents.

Gudbranson was slashed in the leg in Montreal on Dec. 15 and was forced to leave the game after playing just 6:25. The cut was so bad it needed 20 stitches and if he hadn't gotten immediate attention could've possibly bled out on the bench, a source said.

Then when he got hit in the face with a puck in Winnipeg, he actually returned after getting stitched up and finished the game. On the plane ride home he blew his nose and blew out his orbital bone, which required surgery. He's on the mend.



That is crazy to think that he could have bled out on the bench. He is definitely one tough SOB.

Holy ****, that must've hurt.

 

[floridada]

On the plane ride home he blew his nose and blew out his orbital bone, which required surgery. [/I]

I think I'm going to be sick.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Think his moms gonna make him wear a shield?

 

[Android 16]

Think his moms gonna make him wear a shield?

A shield wouldn't have helped much as deflected pucks usually rise up from underneath the player. Unfortunately that's hockey and that's why they make millions. I'm just glad there was no damage to his eyes. Hope the big guy can get better soon; Guddy was just beginning to hit his stride. One thing is for sure; this guy is tough as nails.

 

[JP Mick]

Think his moms gonna make him wear a shield?

I'm sure she would like him to! If he wants to play before the bone is fully healed we might see him back wearing a face cage temporarily.

 

[Panteras]

Ok .. This has to be like the official story used in every internet discussion about tough sports or whatever ....I mean, wow that's nuts

 

[angry_treefrog]

Whenever I hear about a player getting this kind of injury, I think back to Bryan Berard.

 

[harv33173]

honestly, i'd like to see all our players wear a shield. some protection for the eyes and face. you can still be a tough guy with a shield!

 

[Panthers Rock]

How long until they're all wearing kevlar socks already? And honestly, they might as well all wear full face shields/cages. If the NFL does it, the NHL might as well where it's even more dangerous. This is scary stuff.

 

[angry_treefrog]

How long until they're all wearing kevlar socks already? And honestly, they might as well all wear full face shields/cages. If the NFL does it, the NHL might as well where it's even more dangerous. This is scary stuff.

Very scary.

I think full head and face protection for all players is inevitable - and I think it will go beyond what is currently seen on NHL ice.

With all the R&D money that is surely getting poured into head protection these days, I think you'll see a transparent full face shield/cage integrated with the latest helmet tech (aimed at concussion reduction) and tied into a sleeve to protect the neck (Kevlar?)

 

[Android 16]

I'm not opposed to cages, but I am opposed to forcing mandatory equipment. Guddy started with a half shield but removed it after a couple weeks or so.. Also, how quickly people forget about the Zednik incident. I remember neck guards were a hot issue after it happened. In fact, I think they force junior hockey players to wear them now ever since the Zednik incident. Reality is.. "Zednik" related incidents are rare. That's why they haven't applied a mandatory neck guard rule in the NHL.

The decision should be in the players' hands.

 

[Panthers Rock]

I'm not opposed to cages, but I am opposed to forcing mandatory equipment. Guddy started with a half shield but removed it after a couple weeks or so.. Also, how quickly people forget about the Zednik incident. I remember neck guards were a hot issue after it happened. In fact, I think they force junior hockey players to wear them now ever since the Zednik incident. Reality is.. "Zednik" related incidents are rare. That's why they haven't applied a mandatory neck guard rule in the NHL.

The decision should be in the players' hands.

Those incidents are rare, yes. Injuries to the face are really not. Between high sticks and flyings pucks, it's not an uncommon occurrence.

If we are going to force helmets though, can we please enforce they tighten their chinstraps? Guys like Kopecky are playing dangerously.

 

[Android 16]

Those incidents are rare, yes. Injuries to the face are really not. Between high sticks and flyings pucks, it's not an uncommon occurrence.

If we are going to force helmets though, can we please enforce they tighten their chinstraps? Guys like Kopecky are playing dangerously.

Kopecky's helmet comes off a lot more than other players' helmets. He needs a master-lock on that thing.

 

[hockeydude1]

Guds is one tough player. He's lucky they have a great medical staff. We know how it's been with Zednik in past history.

 

[Panthers Rock]

Guds is one tough player. He's lucky they have a great medical staff. We know how it's been with Zednik in past history.

When it comes to the Florida Panthers, the medical staff is never bored.