Injury Report: Rinne Out (Hip Infection), Hellberg called up - MOD warning post #195

[AtlantaWhaler]

From Elliotte Friedman: "I heard the Nashville Predators poked around Bryzgalov, too. But that was denied like a layup attempt over Dikembe Mutombo."

http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/ho...ghts-wild-prosper-from-playing-puck-more.html

 

[PFL615]

Are the Preds really that desperate?

 

[WartracePred]

Are the Preds really that desperate?

Have you been watching Hutton? Even if his teammates aren't playing sound defense, he's good for 2-3 softies a game.

 

[PFL615]

Have you been watching Hutton? Even if his teammates aren't playing sound defense, he's good for 2-3 softies a game.

Have you watched that tool Bryz? Their is a reason he was unsigned.
,Also do we not give are current goalies atleast a shot before we go throwing away assets?

 

[Byrddog]

Have you watched that tool Bryz? Their is a reason he was unsigned.
,Also do we not give are current goalies atleast a shot before we go throwing away assets?

To continue to put young players who are not NHL ready into situations where they must preform is a recipe for disaster. For some reason the staff does not think Hellberg is ready. Im at a loss with that I think Hellberg would be an option but that's me, there must be something we do not know about him.

 

[WartracePred]

Have you watched that tool Bryz? Their is a reason he was unsigned.
,Also do we not give are current goalies atleast a shot before we go throwing away assets?

Not really. I've only seen him play a game or two with Philly. I'm inferring that at times he has been solid based on his contracts. At this point, I think anyone with NHL experience is better than Hutton.

Mazanek will get his shot tonight. But there is a reason Korn and Trotz have held back with Mazanek and Hellberg.

 

[Drake744]

Not really. I've only seen him play a game or two with Philly. I'm inferring that at times he has been solid based on his contracts. At this point, I think anyone with NHL experience is better than Hutton.

Mazanek will get his shot tonight. But there is a reason Korn and Trotz have held back with Mazanek and Hellberg.

There's also a reason Korn wanted Hutton this summer. Hopefully his judgement is wrong on this one also

 

[PFL615]

Not really. I've only seen him play a game or two with Philly. I'm inferring that at times he has been solid based on his contracts. At this point, I think anyone with NHL experience is better than Hutton.

Mazanek will get his shot tonight. But there is a reason Korn and Trotz have held back with Mazanek and Hellberg.

I think it's more Trotz. We all see how he is with young players.

 

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I heard on sports centre a few days ago that Rinne had an upcoming MRI which would determine an approximate timeline for his return. Has he had the MRI yet? What's the latest?

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

I heard on sports centre a few days ago that Rinne had an upcoming MRI which would determine an approximate timeline for his return. Has he had the MRI yet? What's the latest?

The last update I saw was that he had a MRI in early November and was scheduled for his next in "late November" (which I guess it is).

The Preds beat writer posted a pic yesterday of Rinne which looked like he didn't have crutches. That's all I got.

 

[The Sweetness]

Any update on how Wilson is coming along?

I'm also wondering how he has played this year before his injury. He seemed to really be impressive last year based on the little I saw of him. Has he taken the next step in his game or does it seem last year was possibly a blip?

Thanks for the insight.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Any update on how Wilson is coming along?

I'm also wondering how he has played this year before his injury. He seemed to really be impressive last year based on the little I saw of him. Has he taken the next step in his game or does it seem last year was possibly a blip?

Thanks for the insight.

consistency is his issue as is the whole team. put wilson on an actual first line, i think he nets 55+ points easy. hard to rack up points with our forwards. he still has work to do for sure. really like wilson though

 

[The Sweetness]

consistency is his issue as is the whole team. put wilson on an actual first line, i think he nets 55+ points easy. hard to rack up points with our forwards. he still has work to do for sure. really like wilson though

Great, thanks for the update. I'd love to hear thoughts from others as well.

 

[BigFatCat999]

So, Rinne is off crutches. Any estimate when he will be back and Hutton is sent down?

 

[Dave is a killer]

So, Rinne is off crutches. Any estimate when he will be back and Hutton is sent down?

a month or so

 

[BigFatCat999]

a month or so

Max is 6th in GAA, top 20 in sv%, tied for 2nd in shutouts. If he can keep the Preds within a sniff of the playoffs...

 

[Seth Lake]

So, Rinne is off crutches. Any estimate when he will be back and Hutton is sent down?

Rinne still has crutches that he is using. I saw him last night. He has not been cleared yet and will be on crutches until his MRI in early December.

 

[cleangene63]

SL, (or anyone) do you think Poile immediately pursues an established goalie if the news isn't good about Peks for this season? Has Maz done enough to stop any of those ideas?

 

[jwhouk]

IMNSHO, I don't think Marek's the problem. It's our backup situation.

 

[Seth Lake]

SL, (or anyone) do you think Poile immediately pursues an established goalie if the news isn't good about Peks for this season? Has Maz done enough to stop any of those ideas?

Besides Theodore in free agency there isn't anyone that can be had for cheap. This team is not a contender right now and one piece isn't going to make it one. If it is determined that Rinne is not able to return, then Poile will likely look at his options. Till then, Mazanec has provided the team with adequate goaltending in the interim.

 

[DD03]

Any update on Rinne lately? I know he was suppose to get an MRI in late November. It's now December, and I haven't heard anything new.. You guys got anything new?

 

[Dave is a killer]

Any update on Rinne lately? I know he was suppose to get an MRI in late November. It's now December, and I haven't heard anything new.. You guys got anything new?

In all seriousness come back on Thursday, that's when the results of his MRI are to be released... he'll either be "on target" or there will be a "set back", so come back on Thursday for that par-tay

 

[KreamofAskarov]

any news on this? I know he was suppose to get his MRI today

 

[NoNecksCurse]

poile addressing media now about MRI results.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

UPDATE: doctors are happy w/ progress. December 20th is date to do more "strenous work" .. im guess at least middle of january before a POSSIBLE comeback.