Jan Levine: Staal Update: Full Recovery Expected, Out Indefinitely Better news than first expected...

Im really relieved that this isnt going to be anything that will do permanent damage to Staal. When ever he gets back on the ice is a bonus.

Here's an idea: wear a visor.

Was nervous all day, glad to hear he will be ok.

Good news.

Here's an idea: wear a visor.
- panek

Brilliant insight from the leafs fan.

That is good news.

As long as the reunion can still happen in Carolina

As long as the reunion can still happen in Carolina


- nelson911

What makes you think the reunion won't happen in NY?

Jan Levine: Staal Update: Full Recovery Expected, Out Indefinitely
Better news than first expected...
- airjan23

good news

What makes you think the reunion won't happen in NY?
- GioRock

Didn't Jordan just sign an 11 year deal with Carolina haha

Didn't Jordan just sign an 11 year deal with Carolina haha
- TPC

True. But you never know

Thrilled to hear the news regarding Staal, gotta give credit to MM for being very optimistic about it last night after the game.

I was very concerned Staal would be looking at permanent damage after watching replays, looking at the still photos, and post-game comments from players like Hank who said how everyone on the ice could hear how much pain he was in, and it looked very serious when basically all players from both teams were calling for medical attention as soon as it happened.

Started to look positive when he wasn't rushed to the hospital, and his brothers comments after speaking to Marc on the phone were reassuring. Can't even fathom understanding how Eric would feel hearing his brother was injured, then seeing the actual play happen.

Here's to a speedy recovery

Brilliant insight from the leafs fan.
- TrueBlue9182

What makes you think the reunion won't happen in NY?
- GioRock

Someone whose team has won a cup answer that question. I can't due to the fact my team sucks and hasn't won a cup...ever. Anything I say, regardless how objective, will be turned into "what has your team done"?

Someone whose team has won a cup answer that question. I can't due to the fact my team sucks and hasn't won a cup...ever. Anything I say, regardless how objective, will be turned into "what has your team done"?
- Gmcc24

I was joking. I don't think that will ever happen. What does having a cup have to do with it?

Brilliant insight from the leafs fan.
- TrueBlue9182

Well that's the funny thing, it's such a stupidly obvious precaution and yet here we are, in 2013, and players wear shin pads to protect their shins but don't wear an unobstructive piece of translucent plastic to protect one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. My comment wasn't directed at Staal (and I'm glad he's alright), it was at the whole of the NHL. It's going to take a serious injury to a rising young star like a Staal before players or the league wake up. Your ignorance only further confounds the problem. There's a reason that seat belts are required by law when operating a motor vehicle.

If you'd like some more insight, by all means:

http://neoreviews.aappubl...trics/130/6/1069.abstract
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11867489
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11798994

Good to hear Staal's improving. Nasty incident.

Hey guys I'm jimbros, mr hockeybuzz, actual bro...TJ. Looking forward to kicking islander tail tomorrow !

Good stuff, that looked ugly hopefully a quick return.

Well that's the funny thing, it's such a stupidly obvious precaution and yet here we are, in 2013, and players wear shin pads to protect their shins but don't wear an unobstructive piece of translucent plastic to protect one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. My comment wasn't directed at Staal (and I'm glad he's alright), it was at the whole of the NHL. It's going to take a serious injury to a rising young star like a Staal before players or the league wake up. Your ignorance only further confounds the problem. There's a reason that seat belts are required by law when operating a motor vehicle.

If you'd like some more insight, by all means:

http://neoreviews.aappubl...trics/130/6/1069.abstract
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11867489
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11798994
- panek

70% of players where visors and that number is increasing , but thanks for your post.

Maybe you can get in touch with Phaneuf, theres enough room behind his visor for both him and Staal.

There is absolutely no reason to be snippy here.

There is absolutely no reason to be snippy here.
- bodiva88

That's been the theme on this blog for a while. either with each other or with opposing fans.