Injury Report: Kari Lehtonen out w/ Concussion no timetable for return - Nilstorp recalled

[BigG44]

This obviously has serious implications to the season so I figured it deserved it's own thread.

Mark Stepneski ‏@StarsInsideEdge

Lindy Ruff said Kari Lehtonen not doing well today, they'll take it day by day. Calling it head injury.

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[MetalGodAOD*]

Poop on a stick.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Well, those Boston fans got their wish of seeing Thomas take over top spot.

Argh.

 

[Klockis]

In Timmy we trust.

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

Jim Nill you are a clairvoyant.

 

[BigG44]

My guess is Christopher Nilstorp gets the nod.

Campbell has been fantastic, but only in very limited minutes due to injury. Plus, this is a perfect opportunity for Jack to take over the number 1 job in Texas.

Don't sleep on Nilstorp though as he's been very good this season for Texas, and he's more than capable of stepping into the NHL IMO.

 

[BigG44]

Jim Nill you are a clairvoyant.

Can you award GM of the year for such a minor trade? You should be able to.

That move might have saved Dallas' season. I wouldn't like our chances with Ellis carrying the load.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Jim Nill you are a clairvoyant.

Thank God he got Thomas. Season would absolutely be over if we had to rely on Ellis.

 

[BigG44]

History In Pictures ‏@HistoryInPics

Terry Sawchuk - The face of a hockey goalie before masks became standard game equipment, 1966. pic.twitter.com/AkSepCEdO6

 

[jhr1986]

I can't believe it took them so long to figure out masks.

Hope Kari feels better soon, but I have faith in Tim.

 

[Starsfan24]

Feel better soon Kari. Come on Timmy!

 

[Primetimey*]

Thomas and Nilstorp, lets do it!

 

[MBTendy]

If we would have been told a week ago that our goalie tandem moving forward would be Tim Thomas and Nihlstorp/Campbell, I would have laughed.

 

[BigG44]

Backup update:

100 Degree Hockey ‏@100degreehockey

Team expects to make and announce decision on backup for Tim Thomas in Dallas in the next 2 hours. #txstars Nilstorp expected.

 

[DaStars99]

This is no good.

 

[PezRadar]

I pray Thomas starts Monday and Tuesday.

I'm sorry, I do not want Nilstorp starting at all in any of those games :X

 

[Noodletoro]

They better not call up Campbell. Kid needs some playing time and has looked so good.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

I pray Thomas starts Monday and Tuesday.

I'm sorry, I do not want Nilstorp starting at all in any of those games :X

Could you imagine him against St. Louis?!

 

[Alistar]

It's incredibly frustrating that our season has been derailed by some piece of **** 4th line nobody.

With Lehtonen carrying the load we were as good as in with the schedule we have to close out the season. I simply don't trust Thomas.. his play has taken a big step back this year in Florida from where it was previously in his career.

I just hope that whoever they call up can win a game or two for the Stars, they'll need every extra point the way things are now.

 

[eartotheground]

the over worrying side of me is screaming in panic that this could have career altering consequences for kari. concussions can be such a wake up call for athletes sometimes that they lose their feelings of invincibility/aggression. as mental as the position is, this could be a difficult thing to return from unchanged.

i couldn't think of another goaltender with a serious concussion.. anyone?

 

[Brand New Stars]

Ryan Miller last year? He got absolutely destroyed if I'm remembering correctly.

 

[Starry Knight]

Ryan Miller last year? He got absolutely destroyed if I'm remembering correctly.

Yeah, he got absolutely bowled over by Lucic. Was terrible afterwards.

 

[marquee]

Smh thomas will look pedestrian behind this defence. Gotta pray kari is only out short term..

 

[SouthEndXGF]

http://video.stars.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hcatid=1310&id=572056&lang=en

 

[TrillMike]

Need Kari to get better.