Ryan Wilson: Fleury Concussion: Disappointing? Definitely Devastating? No Fleury Concussion: Disappointing? Definitely Devastating? No

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Maybe not devastating, but pretty damn close.

No MAF, No Malkin, No Maatta, No Dummo, No Wilson. That's really devastating.

Forgot our Rookie of the Year....Rust.

That's hockey

How long is fleury going to be out for? If long, do you think it hurts your seeding chances?

@islanders guy: I don't know but probably. I have a lot of faith in Murray, both as a current back up and future starter, but he's not at Fleury's caliber yet. We have a hard schedule with several 4 point swings to close out the season while the Rags have a relatively easy schedule. I have a lot of confidence in this team but finishing 2nd in the Met was already going to be difficult. Just got a bit harder. Have

How long is fleury going to be out for? If long, do you think it hurts your seeding chances?
- Ur Not Me

There isn't a timeline because it's a concussion.

Maybe this is where Murray steps up to another level? He definitely has the talent and is rarely out of position. I just hope he can remain injury free, I'm not sure Jarry would be able to step in at this time of the year.

Oh o.

How long is fleury going to be out for? If long, do you think it hurts your seeding chances?
- Ur Not Me

As much as I would love to play the Islanders in the first round I think we are destined to face the Rags AGAIN, this time we are in their heads though.

@islanders guy: I don't know but probably. I have a lot of faith in Murray, both as a current back up and future starter, but he's not at Fleury's caliber yet. We have a hard schedule with several 4 point swings to close out the season while the Rags have a relatively easy schedule. I have a lot of confidence in this team but finishing 2nd in the Met was already going to be difficult. Just got a bit harder. Have
- Victoro311

I'm less worried about the upcoming week and much more worried about Fleury returning after a layoff.

The only concern this week is that there's 5 games in 8 days. That's a lot of Murray work.

Seeding only matters a little to me. Home ice isn't even that big of a deal, as the Penguins have been a very good road team and stealing game one or two on the road is always a huge plus.

Maybe this is where Murray steps up to another level? He definitely has the talent and is rarely out of position. I just hope he can remain injury free, I'm not sure Jarry would be able to step in at this time of the year.
- Dcoms

I'm not really worried that much about Murray's game. But this would put a level of pressure on him that he hasn't had to deal with yet.

I'm less worried about the upcoming week and much more worried about Fleury returning after a layoff.

The only concern this week is that there's 5 games in 8 days. That's a lot of Murray work.

Seeding only matters a little to me. Home ice isn't even that big of a deal, as the Penguins have been a very good road team and stealing game one or two on the road is always a huge plus.
- hardnosed

Well this assumes Fleury even returns while we're still playing hockey. He was out a large chunk the last time and this is number two. I know it's probably unfounded, but I'm more nervous about when Fleury's coming back than how he's going to play when he does.

I'm not really worried that much about Murray's game. But this would put a level of pressure on him that he hasn't had to deal with yet.
- hardnosed

A year ago pressure was exactly what Dumoulin needed to get to the next level as a player. Being thrust into that bad situation and watching him learn was one of the few bright spots from last seasons end and the playoffs.

Murray is pretty much unflappable. He has a calming affect in the crease. He was rusty in his last outing. I believe this will actually help him as he plays better when he plays more often. That was the case when I saw him in Wilkes Barre. I am not worried and MAF eeds to take as much time as is necessary. In Murray I trust.

Well at least First shot Fleury will not make an appearance today

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- Guile

Don't they ever get tired Looks like a Letang workout video

Well at least First shot Fleury will not make an appearance today
- holeinone

There isn't a timeline because it's a concussion.
- astgood9414

MAF has a glass jaw.....can't take a punch to the head

As much as I would love to play the Islanders in the first round I think we are destined to face the Rags AGAIN, this time we are in their heads though.
- Dcoms

Because of 3 straight regular season losses? I think 2 straight playoff defeats you have against us hold more weight.

link good sir?

Damn, I thought you got traded.

What happens when Kreider run over Murray

Because of 3 straight regular season losses? I think 2 straight playoff defeats you have against us hold more weight.
- RustyKuntz

I think your slow aging defense holds the most weight. You don't have the same team from the last two years and neither do we. The last two years are completely irrelevant.

Sure, if we don't get some healthy players back we are screwed.