Kubina Withdraws

[BAuldie]

Kubina has withdrawn from the World Cup for the Czechs due to a concussion.

http://www.tsn.ca/world_cup_hockey/news_story.asp?id=94292

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[GKJ]

Pretty soon, this will be just another WC, execpt in September.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Pretty soon, this will be just another WC, execpt in September.

Nah its going to be Canada an USA final IMO and both have extremely soli teams. Slovakia could still surprise with timely goaltending.

 

[Sotnos]

Kubina has withdrawn from the World Cup for the Czechs due to a concussion.

Terrible for him, he must be feeling really bad since he seems to love international competitions. Hope he's better soon!

 

[Rob]

How much does this hurt their defence?

 

[Zine]

This is a pretty big blow to the Czechs. Their D-core was already pretty soft and the loss of Kubina makes it worse.
Here's hoping Vokoun stands on his head.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

So who do y'all figure will replace him? Call me a homer, but I figure Marty Skoula's got this one.

 

[Zine]

I don't know if "puck poise" Skoula is a good choice. I'd go with either Kuba or Fischer.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I don't know if "puck poise" Skoula is a good choice. I'd go with either Kuba or Fischer.

Forgot about those two. Like I said on the Ducks board, can't think of many others right now. Skoula might get the nod over either, it depends on what they're looking for.

I'd take any of the three over Malik, though.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Maybe Karel Rachunek?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Fischer got it.