No way AV says Zucc is "all right" if it's truly this bad. Not once can I recall getting a sense of false optimism when it comes to injuries from AV.
"All right" could have simply meant that he's not in critical condition, unconscious, or anything of that nature. I cut the guy some slack, he was busy trying to coach his team to a huge win and not with the doctors.
If Zuc is severely hurt, then I will never trust anything AV says again. If he just said "I haven't heard anything; he's being evaluated and we will know more soon" it would be different, but to say that a player is "all right" only to potentially find out over 48 hours later that he isn't is a different matter entirely.
I hope he is indeed OK. And I hope McD is taking this OK too, without lasting effects on him.
“@rangersreport: Kevin Klein on the ice with teammates at optional practice. Don't see Zuccarello”
Not sure where you got the "death bed" thing from my post, But I meant that I hope McD won't be tentative to fire away from the point.
“@AGrossRecord: As expected, very well attended optional. But do not see Mats Zuccarello on the ice.â€
Surprised today is an optional after 2 days off
Best case scenario is that he's just resting. This is just an optional skate.
If he's not seen tomorrow however, then I'll get worried.
Just my opinion, but an optional skate today could imply series starts Thursday which would give them 2 full practice days. Doubt they would only have one full team practice befiore the series starts.
Just my opinion, but an optional skate today could imply series starts Thursday which would give them 2 full practice days. Doubt they would only have one full team practice befiore the series starts.
Sorry, "death bed" wasn't meant for you. That referred to some other rumors and posts floating around.
True, with the Clapton concerts at the Garden Friday and Sat its prob going to be Thurs, Sun, Tues, Thurs...
That schedule gives the Isles/Caps some added rest as well...
“@NYRangers: Mats Zuccarello, Marc Staal, Keith Yandle not skating today at #NYR optional practiceâ€
Clapton concerts get bumped for the NY Rangers.
“@NYP_Brooksie: Clapton concert scheduled for MSG Saturday night will move if Rangers need date, as they likely will. Always the understanding.”