Vokoun to begin skating during practices (not taking shots)

[cygnus47]

NHL reports that he's skating wednesday

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=701638&navid=nhl:topheads

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced goaltender Tomas Vokoun will skate on Wednesday.

Vokoun, who has not played this season due to blood clots in his leg, has been off blood thinners for a week. When his levels are normal he will be able to start taking shots, according to coach Dan Bylsma.

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[IcedCapp]

The trib piece is over the top sensationalism. He's about the skate, can't take shots. He's probably monthS, if ever, away

 

[wgknestrick]

The sound of 100K fingers crossing

 

[Shady Machine]

The trib piece is over the top sensationalism. He's about the skate, can't take shots. He's probably monthS, if ever, away

I clicked on the article and it doesn't say anything other than the title and has a picture of Vokoun from September

This affirms that my dislike for Yohe has exceeded that of Rossi.

 

[Fire Shero*]

Please get better Vokoun. I really don't want to watch that horse mouthed Fleury destroy another playoff series.

 

[cygnus47]

Yeah I figured the NHL article was more realistic

 

[Dying Alive]

Good for him.

 

[66-30-33]

Please get better Vokoun. I really don't want to watch that horse mouthed Fleury destroy another playoff series.

He ain't coming back bro. This will likely be his last NHL contract.

 

[Ugene Magic]

He ain't coming back bro. This will likely be his last NHL contract.

I wouldn't count on that.


Someone will take the chance at .700 to .900 but nobody will do it for 2.0 or more.

 

[cheesedanish87]

He ain't coming back bro. This will likely be his last NHL contract.

I dunno if TV will come back for sure, but i can tell you he didn't leave Florida to come to Pgh for no reason, in his mind hes at least planning on playing this year or he wouldn't be in pgh right now.

 

[JTG]

I dunno if TV will come back for sure, but i can tell you he didn't leave Florida to come to Pgh for no reason, in his mind hes at least planning on playing this year or he wouldn't be in pgh right now.

He didn't leave Florida and come to Pittsburgh

 

[metalan2]

He didn't leave Florida and come to Pittsburgh

He means from his Florida home. He would not have left there if he did not plan on playing.

 

[Al Smith]

So how long does it take for "levels" to return to normal? A week? A month? I'm not optimistic that he'll be ready to play - effectively - this year. Assuming he is able to start taking shots in the near future, he's got to get in shape and hope he hasn't lost anything in the reflex department - he is 37 (?) now? Then he's got to get some games in to shake off the rust.

I hope he's able to come back, but right now, barring any significant trade, I'm assuming it'll be MAF and Zatkoff - not a pleasant prospect, but MAF may surprise.

 

[JTG]

He means from his Florida home. He would not have left there if he did not plan on playing.

Oh right...

Well he may be in Pittsburgh to visit with doctors.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

I think the big thing is them reporting on it, that's what makes me think he's aiming for a return. Now if it will be successful or not is another topic.

 

[cygnus47]

He always said he was aiming for a return, health permitting.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Well that it's a serious run at one, not just a vague goal.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Trib-gibberish removed, title edited.

 

[ColePens]

Yeah man... not even caring about the impact on the Pens, it's just cool to hear. That was quite the scare.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Still is quite the scare until he's cleared to play / take pucks, IMO. Not out of the woods yet.

 

[cygnus47]

Trib-gibberish removed, title edited.

Don't censor me!!! (nah thanks)

 

[tinkezione]

The trib piece is over the top sensationalism. He's about the skate, can't take shots. He's probably monthS, if ever, away

For me, the best news is that he is getting healthier and can e.g. skate again to enjoy it. Counting on him standing between the pipes on round 1 game 1 would be just stupidity, unfair and disrespectful.

 

[cheesedanish87]

http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com.../Some-Vokoun-perspective/stories/201401230002


Vokoun apparently came off of the blood-thinners at least a week ago. He is waiting for tests to show that his blood levels have returned to normal. That should happen soon, if it hasn't already because that is usually about a 10-day process. Vokoun, who skated Wednesday for the first time since his clot was discovered and dissolved, will be allowed to start facing shots when his blood tests show that the medication no longer is affecting his blood



Shelly Anderson wrote an article about TV and blood clots, she makes it seem like TV will be taking shots soon.

 

[DegenX]

http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com.../Some-Vokoun-perspective/stories/201401230002


Vokoun apparently came off of the blood-thinners at least a week ago. He is waiting for tests to show that his blood levels have returned to normal. That should happen soon, if it hasn't already because that is usually about a 10-day process. Vokoun, who skated Wednesday for the first time since his clot was discovered and dissolved, will be allowed to start facing shots when his blood tests show that the medication no longer is affecting his blood



Shelly Anderson wrote an article about TV and blood clots, she makes it seem like TV will be taking shots soon.

thanks for the link!

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com.../Some-Vokoun-perspective/stories/201401230002


Vokoun apparently came off of the blood-thinners at least a week ago. He is waiting for tests to show that his blood levels have returned to normal. That should happen soon, if it hasn't already because that is usually about a 10-day process. Vokoun, who skated Wednesday for the first time since his clot was discovered and dissolved, will be allowed to start facing shots when his blood tests show that the medication no longer is affecting his blood



Shelly Anderson wrote an article about TV and blood clots, she makes it seem like TV will be taking shots soon.

That's great news for TV. Comeback or not, I just hope the guy is alright