Injury Report: Pacioretty 10/14 (IR->LTIR)

Super Cake

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Jun 24, 2013
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How does Patches fracture his foot by blocking a shot, but Martinez can block many shots and still play?

This team has too many injury prone players
 

CupInSIX

My cap runneth over
Jul 1, 2012
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Well it's a good thing they have 'amazing depth'.

They'll be forced to play some prospects, so it's not all bad.


How does Patches fracture his foot by blocking a shot, but Martinez can block many shots and still play?

This team has too many injury prone players

He wears boot guards.


Bobby Ryan is still unsigned and by all accounts he had a good tryout at the Wings' camp.
 

theslatcher

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Jan 5, 2016
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How does Patches fracture his foot by blocking a shot, but Martinez can block many shots and still play?

This team has too many injury prone players
It's about how and where the puck hits you. Martinez combines his awareness with angling his body in a way that will minimize the hurt.

Now, Martinez broke his foot in the playoffs(or was it prior?) too, but considering the sheer quantity, a shot block going awry is kind of bound to happen.
 

LadyStanley

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Sep 22, 2004
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It's hard to see the boot guard on TV, but if you're looking for it, you can see the clear cover if you look at the feet. (But most of TV coverage shows waist up for close ups.)
 

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