Injury Report: Svechnikov: Concussion Protocol

[Unsustainable]

Both left the game. I’m sure we will hear something soon.

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[Boom Boom Apathy]

Insightful.

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

"Ooh ooh!"

*click*

"Oh."

 

[FreshSeabass]

How do y'all read that? Does that mean he has one or doesn't.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

How do y'all read that? Does that mean he has one or doesn't.

I read it as he has a concussion but not as bad as it could've been. Hoping this means it's a normal concussion and not a particularly terrible injury.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

How do y'all read that? Does that mean he has one or doesn't.

I read "Checked out", as he doesn't have any signs of any other injuries. Had a concussion so needs to go through the protocol.

 

[Jerkob Slavin]

Great news for Svech. I think he learned a hard lesson last night. Sort of reminded me of a teenage boy who finally thinks he is big enough to talk back to his old man, only to find out that his daddy is still HIS DADDY.

Hopefully he'll get back in time for game 5 at WAS.

 

[Svechhammer]

How do y'all read that? Does that mean he has one or doesn't.

I read it as he has a concussion and is in the protocol, but outside of that, he's ok.

Probably the best case we could have expected after that fight.

The good news is that I expect him to be ok going forward. Precautions and treatment of concussions have come a very, very long way in the 15 years since Willis' career basically ended. Svech won't be rushed back, and they'll make sure he's healthy before he plays again.

The better news is now the team has a big rallying cry for the remainder of this series. If they come with the same intensity on Thursday that they brought last night, the Caps might go into the fetal position for the rest of the series.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Here's the 2nd tweet.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

More positive news.

 

[GoldiFox]

If Svechnikov entered/failed concussion protocol then I believe it sets a 14 days (or 12? I can't remember for sure) before he can play again. I remember Rod talking about it when Fleury/Staal both had concussions, when Jordan would "feel off" during a practice it would reset the timer.

 

[Lempo]

Svech was checked out by doctors?
Tick boxes for concussion got checked out for concussion?
All tick boxes for the concussion protocol already are checked out?
Svech checked out from the hospital?
Svech is in many pieces but everything got checked out from the hospital and was given to the team in a box?

Stupid twitter reporting.

 

[Chrispy]

If Svechnikov entered/failed concussion protocol then I believe it sets a 14 days (or 12? I can't remember for sure) before he can play again. I remember Rod talking about it when Fleury/Staal both had concussions, when Jordan would "feel off" during a practice it would reset the timer.

Technically I don't think there's a strict time limit. Also, he technically enters the protocol if they suspect a concussion whether or not they diagnose one.

If Svech did have a concussion, he needs to show progression through activities without symptoms, which will take time.

http://obia.ca/new-nhl-concussion-guidelines-lets-get-the-doctor-involved/

1. Complete rest until symptom-free
2. Light aerobic exercise
3. Sport-specific exercise
4. Non-contact drills
5. Full-contact drills after medical clearance
6. Return to competition

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

This team has a legit shot at competing in a few years in a realistic scenario. Svechnikov is foundational to that.

Even if he passes, they should sit for some time. This series is not important in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Svechhammer]

Sounds like Svech is in the arena today.

Its good to hear his head is able to stand the noise that I'm sure is still echoing in there after last night. Cause lord knows my ears are still ringing and my head is still aching.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

This team has a legit shot at competing in a few years in a realistic scenario. Svechnikov is foundational to that.

Even if he passes, they should sit for some time. This series is not important in the grand scheme of things.

I think it depends. I don't agree with the philosophy that if a guy is 100% healthy, he should sit, so if he is indeed 100% healthy, he should play. If he's not 100% healthy, then he should not play as it's too risky. Brain injuries are tricky and I don't know enough about the protocol, so I agree they need to make sure he's really and fully healed before playing him. I think the Canes will be very careful with him and won't take any chances though.

 

[DaveG]

Concussions and head trauma in general are f***ing weird man. Glad he is ok, but i would still rest him at least game 4, keep him as an option for 5 and 6 if needed.

 

[GigaChad]

After he fell and got to sitting position, his fingers kinda.. cramped? I'd be very carefull and not rush him back

 

[robbieberns]

Good to hear Svech is ok. Do we have any word on what’s going on with Ferland?

Even if just one guy is out Thursday, Saarela will definitely be the guy called up and hopefully draw in immediately. I like Saku, but I think why not put a point producer in a spot to produce points. If neither Svech or Ferland can go on Thursday they’re both in anyways.

Assuming they’re both down, do we see something like:

Nino - Aho - Williams
Saarela - Staal - TT
Foegele - Wallmark - McGinn
Saku - McKegg - Martinook

Hope both guys recover and are back sooner than later.

 

[The Faulker 27]

So did someone report he lost teeth or did I dream that?

 

[Incubajerks]

Good to hear Svech is ok. Do we have any word on what’s going on with Ferland?

Even if just one guy is out Thursday, Saarela will definitely be the guy called up and hopefully draw in immediately. I like Saku, but I think why not put a point producer in a spot to produce points. If neither Svech or Ferland can go on Thursday they’re both in anyways.

Assuming they’re both down, do we see something like:

Nino - Aho - Williams
Saarela - Staal - TT
Foegele - Wallmark - McGinn
Saku - McKegg - Martinook

Hope both guys recover and are back sooner than later.

I dont' know, i am not sure they call up a forward. Mana could draw in and HCRBA could dress 7D (Bean). We'll see, don't think it will be Saarela.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

Doubt they call someone up and give them a top 6 spot over giving it to Foegele

 

[MinJaBen]

I don't agree with the philosophy that if a guy is 100% healthy, he should sit, so if he is indeed 100% healthy, he should play. If he's not 100% healthy, then he should not play as it's too risky.

This makes sense when you can make those determinations. Part of the problem with concussions is that nobody knows how to do that. They "think" they have good standards, but they will tell you they don't know when the brain is 100% vs. just looking that way. And with younger athletes being more vulnerable to concussions and reinjury, I'd hope the team errs on the side of extreme caution.

 

[SlavinAway]

So did someone report he lost teeth or did I dream that?

I saw it mentioned that a Canes fan had posted on the main board that he lost 4 teeth. I have seen nothing official from the team or normal media sources.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Good to hear Svech is ok. Do we have any word on what’s going on with Ferland?

Even if just one guy is out Thursday, Saarela will definitely be the guy called up and hopefully draw in immediately. I like Saku, but I think why not put a point producer in a spot to produce points. If neither Svech or Ferland can go on Thursday they’re both in anyways.

Assuming they’re both down, do we see something like:

Nino - Aho - Williams
Saarela - Staal - TT
Foegele - Wallmark - McGinn
Saku - McKegg - Martinook

Hope both guys recover and are back sooner than later.

Why do you say that? Saarela was one of the first guys sent down from training camp and never got a callup once all season. Maybe he will be called up, but I wouldn't put odds on it.