Injury Report: Libor Hajek (out 3-4 weeks with Knee Sprain)

[RangersFan1994]

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[Fitzy]

I guess it happened at the right time, with Staal returning.

Will give him some R & R as well.

 

[nyr2k2]

Sucks for Libor. When he comes back he'll probably get some conditioning games in Hartford, which should be beneficial in general.

Hopefully Quinn's balls don't retreat when Hajek is ready, and he sits Staal again.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

 

[OrlandK]

Hajek's play has been pretty poor. This may be a blessing in disguise, as he can take a breather and then go to Hartford and return if and when his play indicates he is NHL ready.

 

[Edge]

Sucks, but part of me is relieved we can avoid the frustration Staal vs. Hajek/Lindgren for a little bit.

 

[bobbop]

Hajek has been inconsistent but hardly can be termed poor. He’s a rookie defenseman and he has been given a lot of tough assignments.

The Rangers probably need to call up another player for the west coast trip.

 

[Chytilmania]

Real convenient he goes down the same day they report Staal is close to ready.
Lol JK, hope he uses this as a breather and comes back more relaxed and confident.

 

[egelband]

I reckon Staal has been ready for a bit already. No need to create a controversy before necessary so they just waited for an opportune time.

 

[OrlandK]

No evidence from his play that Hajek is more than an AHLer, at this point in his career.. Hopefully Rykov can hit the ground running and earn a call up ahead of a Hajek return.

 

[Vitto79]

Bummer he gets hurt a lot

 

[Crease]

Sucks, but part of me is relieved we can avoid the frustration Staal vs. Hajek/Lindgren for a little bit.

Don't underestimate HF's ability to be frustrated.

 

[eco's bones]

I actually like Lindgren better---at least right now. Hajek has done alright. I think he's proven he can play at an NHL level. Of our D though he's most likely to get rattled particularly when it comes to physical play. With a bit more experience and growth I expect him to get over that issue. The main difference between him and Lindgren is Lindgren has a higher battle level and Lindgren is more focused on defense first and doesn't get caught out of position as much.

 

[NYR]

Ouch.. That sucks.
Maybe we get to see what Rykov can do until Hajek gets back?

 

[eco's bones]

Ouch.. That sucks.
Maybe we get to see what Rykov can do until Hajek gets back?

Rykov has played one game since the middle of September. I can't think he's in the greatest of game shape and I would there is a lot of rust as well. He needs to do some catch up before bringing him up and throwing him in the deep end. I don't think Hartford has a good candidate available now--at least not as good as Brendan Smith.

 

[lemonybergamot]

Agreed this may be a blessing in disguise. Hajek has the tools to be a top 6 d-man, but may need a rest, and to regroup a bit. Kind of seems like he's been running around like a chicken with its head cut off. He was super cool at the 5k race a few weeks ago. Wished him good luck, and said he got hit too much... he just smiled and said he's trying not to lol. Also he's shorter than his listed 6 ft 2...

What sucks most about this is Marc Staal has to play now, and the team will suffer because of it.

 

[NYR]

Rykov has played one game since the middle of September. I can't think he's in the greatest of game shape and I would there is a lot of rust as well. He needs to do some catch up before bringing him up and throwing him in the deep end. I don't think Hartford has a good candidate available now--at least not as good as Brendan Smith.

Ahh got it.
I haven't really paid much attention.
Hopefully we get to see him at some point in the season

 

[JimmyG89]

We're officially at the 3 week point of his injury. Maybe we'll get some news tomorrow morning. I'd expect they have a morning skate with the back to back games before the west coast trip. If they're going to play it safe, he probably doesn't make that trip and could come back on 1/7 when they play at home.

 

[egelband]

We're officially at the 3 week point of his injury. Maybe we'll get some news tomorrow morning. I'd expect they have a morning skate with the back to back games before the west coast trip. If they're going to play it safe, he probably doesn't make that trip and could come back on 1/7 when they play at home.

I hope so. Would love him to be rotating with Staal, at least.

 

[JimmyG89]

 

[cwede]

Send him down for a month to play all situations and be most ready when needed.
Aside from Rykov, left side D in Hartford has been 3 guys on AHL deals ( one RHD) with Day, Crawley in Maine

 

[lilphildub]

Send him down for a month to play all situations and be most ready when needed.
Aside from Rykov, left side D in Hartford has been 3 guys on AHL deals ( one RHD) with Day, Crawley in Maine

I agree. I didn't think he cemented himself before getting injured. Could use some time in the AHL and let Staal play for a couple more weeks. He hasn't been bad. No need to rush him