Baertschi hurt. Update: Out week to week (Hip Flexor)

[sureLoss]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (https://twitter.com/RogMillions) Baertschi..looks to have twisted a knee and is leaving ice for dressing room..#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg (https://twitter.com/Fan960Steinberg) #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) forward Sven Baertschi goes to the locker room after falling awkwardly at practice. Will keep an eye on it.


Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH (https://twitter.com/CruickshankCH)
#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Baertschi hobbles off ice, heads to dressing room.

Wes Gilbertson ‏@SUNGilbertson (https://twitter.com/SUNGilbertson) #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) LW Sven Baertschi just limped down the tunnel with an apparent leg injury.

[JazzyFlame]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (https://twitter.com/RogMillions)Baertschi..looks to have twisted a knee and is leaving ice for dressing room..#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

great

[devo22]

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[GreenLantern]

This never would have happened if he wasn't on the fourth line.

Some how, some way, this is Matt Stajan's fault.


Joking.. but seriously.

[Joborule]

Hope it's not serious.

[Bertuzzied]

We are talking about practice right? Damn you practice!

[StrykerSteve]

Fack.

Oh well, gives him a chance to get cybernetic implants in his knee, which should serve to help him elevate his play beyond that of a 4th liner on a non-playoff team.

So, this is great news.

[Igster]

:whaa:

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[topfiverecords]

Why oh why couldn't it have been Comeau?

[Bonded]

Quick, trade him for ROR. Broken goods

[Muffins]

Quick, get him to the guy that did Adrian Peterson's knee. He will come back superhuman!

[krynski]

Ugh. Don't like this news.

[indes]

Bouwmeester mustve sucked the athleticism out of him ala space jam. It explains everything!

[Red_Baron]

Hobbling down the tunnel>>>>hauled off on a stretcher

[Travis Munroe]

waiting on the "Benching Sven" thread to get fired up when someone sees he isnt in Thursdays line up.

[indes]

Stretcher? ****

[logan_izer10]

"Stretcher? ****"


He's saying hobbling down the tunnel is better than a stretcher

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

5l3oUUUzOxE

[Hair bleach and Vodka]

For the love of god NOOOooOoOoOoo!

[you got PHANUEFED]

Crap....... who on this team can fill his 4th line spot?

[kermitology]

Hopefully just a stinger or something like that.

[Bertuzzied]

Hobbling down the tunnel>>>>hauled off on a stretcher

What? where is this info from??

[Sutter_in_law]

give him the deer antler spray, load him up

[Bertuzzied]

hmmm At least Sven will be well rested in time for the playoffs.

[MissTeeks]

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg (‏@Fan960Steinberg)

No update on Baertschi. Sounds like team will find out more tomorrow. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

[Mike F]

What? where is this info from??

He's saying hobbling down the tunnel is much better than being taken off on a stretcher.

I.e. lets not freak out until there's reason to believe it's more than a minor tweak.

[Enoch Root]

He's saying hobbling down the tunnel is much better than being taken off on a stretcher.

I.e. lets not freak out until there's reason to believe it's more than a minor tweak.
What?

It's more than a minor tweak?!?!?

[Zevo]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/34042822.jpg

[djsFlames]

Talk about selective interpretation, "stretcher" WHAT, NO, WHAAAT?

[Poe969]

#*#% off!

[Bertuzzied]

He's saying hobbling down the tunnel is much better than being taken off on a stretcher.

I.e. lets not freak out until there's reason to believe it's more than a minor tweak.


hahhaa. sorry i missed my freak out in the benching Bearcheese thread and am just making up for it by missing the greater than signs. >>>>>>>>>

[indes]

I now see my error lol. Crisis averted until tomorrow then!

[Stay Golden]

Son of a :fist:

Leave for an hour and this is the bad news i read. Nooooooooooooooo!

[JazzyFlame]

Could jsut be a tweaker or something, lets wait before we raze the city

[sureLoss]

RT @SUNGilbertson: #Flames coach Hartley on Baertschi: "A little injury. I'm just assuming that it's nothing bad, but he couldn't keep going."

RT @SUNGilbertson: Baertschi did not return to practice. Hartley expects to know more about extent of his injury tomorrow.

[North East Goon]

open Heart sugery - tommorrow - WHAT?!?!?!

[EVERLAST]

this just in

"Moscow in Flames ....missiles headed towards New York....film at 11"

[topfiverecords]

What's this I hear Baertschi died????

[The Yen Man]

RT @SUNGilbertson: #Flames coach Hartley on Baertschi: "A little injury. I'm just assuming that it's nothing bad, but he couldn't keep going."

RT @SUNGilbertson: Baertschi did not return to practice. Hartley expects to know more about extent of his injury tomorrow.

Injury...bad...couldn't keep going?!

[stang]

What's this I hear Baertschi died????

Too far.

[North East Goon]

What's this I hear Baertschi died????

How Dare You!!!!!

[Komskies]

60% of sports-related injuries occur in practice rather than games.

Hope it isn't anything too serious.

[Miniac]

60% of sports-related injuries occur in practice rather than games.

Hope it isn't anything too serious.

Exactly, this is part of the game.

[Rhettzky]

60% of sports-related injuries occur in practice rather than games.

Hope it isn't anything too serious.

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/magazine/specials/2000s/12/03/quotes/allen-iverson.jpg

[Vinny01]

Sven seems to be battling some kind of Injury every season. He had injuries both years in the dub I believe? Also was hurt this season for a month. Hopefully it is nothing serious

[Bertuzzied]

What's this I hear Baertschi died????

Click this.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=124132

[Royle9]

Anytime the player leaves practice and doesn't return is usually a good sign that the injury is more then just a "stinger"

Lets just hope its something that can fade over these next 2 days

[Northendzone]

i have heard from a friend that they have surgically removed all of his limbs as a precaution

[Buff]

Listening to FAN 960, Loubo and Steinberg didn't paint a good picture of the incident. They said that he looked quite laboured in his attempts to get off the ice. Then they said that it could be nothing because they thought Scott Hannan's career was done last year when he got hurt in a game but didn't miss the next game.

[cKy]

I'm just glad Sven's injuries are not to his head or knees.

He was going to be a 1st line player, until he took an arrow to the knee!

[puffnstuff]

Put some Robitussin on it, he'll be just fine.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

I'm just glad Sven's injuries are not to his head or knees.

The Millions tweet suggests it is to his knee.

[pikester]

Lot of hullabaloo over a 4th liner...

[pikester]

Put some Robitussin on it, he'll be just fine.

Maybe some deer antler spray?

[Tinordi]

The Millions tweet suggests it is to his knee.
Whoosh

[1stLand]

Nenshi will be evaluating Sven before Thursday's game to see if he is fit to play and if he is fit to be a Calgarian.

Also planned is a discussion about the importance of civic engagement, the accessibility of food trucks, and Plan It Calgary.

[FanIn80]

I'm actually OK with this.

If Hartley (the same guy that coached Tanguay, Hejduk and Drury in their rookie seasons) truly believes Sven needs to spend some time watching the game, then an injury may be the best chance for that to take place. No PR disaster from scratching him, no "cause for concern" in regards to his confidence. Sven on the 4th line isn't going to make or break (or even affect) this club in any way, so we won't even notice him missing.

As long as he comes back having learned whatever Hartley thinks he needs to learn, and is ready to take a place on the top two lines, then I welcome this injury.

(I know it's harsh to say "I welcome this injury" and I'd never wish something bad on Sven, I'm just saying this may be a blessing in disguise for both his career and our current season.)

[calumniate]

Awesome thread. Have gone from stretcher to 'good injury'!

[UKflames]

This is what happens when you play him with 4th liners like Comeau & Jackman, this wouldn't have happened if he was playing on the top two lines, they get to use the better ice.

[Enoch Root]

Awesome thread. Have gone from stretcher to 'good injury'!
See! Who says the Flames don't know how to develop players?

[Robbob]

i have heard from a friend that they have surgically removed all of his limbs as a precaution

They'll grow back right?

[Igster]

They'll grow back right?

Yes.

But only because he's Swiss.

[MrMastodonFarm]

They'll grow back right?

It's just a flesh wound

[Sakari]

I think Hartley's reason behind Sven's low ice time is trying to get him acclamated to everything going on outside of hockey.. before he can focus on his career. Which makes sense, I guess.

[La Flames Fan]

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[MyFlamesFirst]

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (https://twitter.com/NHLFlames) #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Injury Update: Sven Baertschi has a lower body injury and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.

[Northendzone]

I think Hartley's reason behind Sven's low ice time is trying to get him acclamated to everything going on outside of hockey.. before he can focus on his career. Which makes sense, I guess.

yeah, sven needs to spend time at this local safeway finding out where the meat and seafood is before he can be functional on the dome.

[indes]

yeah, sven needs to spend time at this local safeway finding out where the meat and seafood is before he can be functional on the dome.

Nothing worse than looking for the seafood when they don't put it next to the meat, throws me off my game every time.

[MissTeeks]

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg

Looks like no Baertschi on the ice this morning. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg (‏@Fan960Steinberg)

Cervenka also missing from practice today. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

[djsFlames]

Wtf.. :S

Where's Roman, now?

[dammage79]

Cant imagine nothing more than a maintenance day

[Samiz]

fwlkfjwklfjw

Having a healthy team is a pipe-dream nowadays.,.

[Enoch Root]

Wtf.. :S

Where's Roman, now?
Sven took him grocery shopping

[flamesrule_kipper34]

I think everyone needs to take a deep breath when people are missing from practice, especially in a shortened season...for a lot of players there are going to be "maintenance days" that might pop up with more frequency.

Let's wait to hear if it's otherwise for Cervenka and players in the future.

[calumniate]

I think everyone needs to take a deep breath when people are missing from practice, especially in a shortened season...for a lot of players there are going to be "maintenance days" that might pop up with more frequency.

Let's wait to hear if it's otherwise for Cervenka and players in the future.

No way! I think we'd all prefer to jump to our own conclusions, thanks :)

[Stormchaser]

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (https://twitter.com/NHLFlames) #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Injury Update: Sven Baertschi has a lower body injury and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.


What??!!! How dare they bench him!!

[MissTeeks]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
Not losing much sleep over Cervenka..regular check ups the norm for him and the blood. Baertschi? I admit a little concerned.

[BigFlameDog]

"It was a "Jump to Conclusions" mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor... and would have different CONCLUSIONS written on it that you could JUMP TO."

[squiggs96]

"It was a "Jump to Conclusions" mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor... and would have different CONCLUSIONS written on it that you could JUMP TO."

That's the worst idea I've ever heard in my life, BigFlameDog.

[nemanja2306]

Dear baby Jesus, please don't let it be anything serious.

[MissTeeks]

Balls!

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg

Cervenka maintenance day. Baertschi doubtful for tomorrow with a lower body injury. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames

"Sven is very doubtful for tomorrow night ... lower body," Bob Hartley

JermainFranklin ‏@TSNJFranklin

Hartley confirmed that defenceman, Chris Butler will be back in the line up. Derek Smith will be the odd man out against the Avs. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions

Butler in. Smith out on Def for #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) . Wants to use rotation to create competitive situation on blueline.

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg (‏@Fan960Steinberg)

Hartley also indicates Babchuk could be cleared for contact sometime next week. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

[puckluck2]

Ugh Butler back in.

[nemanja2306]

Balls!

Pat Steinberg ‏@Fan960Steinberg

Cervenka maintenance day. Baertschi doubtful for tomorrow with a lower body injury. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames

"Sven is very doubtful for tomorrow night ... lower body," Bob Hartley

JermainFranklin ‏@TSNJFranklin (‏@TSNJFranklin)

Hartley confirmed that defenceman, Chris Butler will be back in the line up. Derek Smith will be the odd man out against the Avs. #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash)

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (‏@RogMillions)

Butler in. Smith out on Def for #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) . Wants to use rotation to create competitive situation on blueline.

Read the first tweet, I was like ok.
Read the second, thought it was bad news.

Read the last two, I wanted to kill myself.

[Bertuzzied]

Who cares about Sven.... Butler is back????!!!! ugh.

Hopefully he picked up some emotion in the pressbox.

[kyuss275]

Ugh Butler back in.

I'm not that worried. Butler will not be seeing top 4. He will get 10 minutes of ice time against weak competition on the bottom pairing. This is where he needed to start his career when the trade was made for him. He needs to be traded because no matter where he plays fans are going to hate him.

My only issue with him back in is that Smith played a good game against the oilers. Should Smith not be rewarded for something like that?

[Bring_Back_Oliwa]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions

Butler in. Smith out on Def for #Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) . Wants to use rotation to create competitive situation on blueline.


This is would make a lot of sense if Butler knew what competitive meant

[Canada 02]

being showcased for a trade

[squiggs96]

Read the first tweet, I was like ok.
Read the second, thought it was bad news.

Read the last two, I wanted to kill myself.

I don't think I've ever felt even the slightest bit suicidal over who the Flames 6th defenceman was.

[nik-]

These next two games are really important for us, I really would like to see 3 of 4 points. Hopefully Butler doesn't ruin Christmas for all the children :(

[Komskies]

I'm just thankful Butler is in against Colorado and not Chicago.

[Bertuzzied]

I don't think I've ever felt even the slightest bit suicidal over who the Flames 6th defenceman was.

Until BAMMMM you see him with Bouwmeester on the ice with 10 minutes left in the 3rd in a tie game.

[dammage79]

Yeah, COL looks terrible this year. CHI is going to be a very tough game. Rather have smith for that game as well.

[nemanja2306]

I don't think I've ever felt even the slightest bit suicidal over who the Flames 6th defenceman was.

That's how bad Butler is.

I just hope he doesn't get paired with #4.

[CsInMyBlood]

I'm not that worried. Butler will not be seeing top 4. He will get 10 minutes of ice time against weak competition on the bottom pairing. This is where he needed to start his career when the trade was made for him. He needs to be traded because no matter where he plays fans are going to hate him.

That's because he plays like Chris Butler.

Sure haven't missed watching that crap the last couple of games.

Smith has played well, not sure why 'Artley is messing with the D.

[kyuss275]

That's because he plays like Chris Butler.

Sure haven't missed watching that crap the last couple of games.

Smith has played well, not sure why 'Artley is messing with the D.

I don't think Butler is as bad as some think on CP.He is a bottom pairing d-man.

My only concern is Hartely's "competitive situation" that he wants. Smith played good the last 2 games and as a reward is getting the pressbox. What happens if Butler plays great against the Av's? Do they send him to the press box so Anton can come in and keep the "competitive situation" going? Players should not be taken out of the line up when they play well. They should be taken out when they play poorly. Butler was bad the last game he played and should not be given a chance back in until a player plays bad or gets injured.

[Enoch Root]

I don't think Butler is as bad as some think on CP.He is a bottom pairing d-man.

My only concern is Hartely's "competitive situation" that he wants. Smith played good the last 2 games and as a reward is getting the pressbox. What happens if Butler plays great against the Av's? Do they send him to the press box so Anton can come in and keep the "competitive situation" going? Players should not be taken out of the line up when they play well. They should be taken out when they play poorly. Butler was bad the last game he played and should not be given a chance back in until a player plays bad or gets injured.
Scotty Bowman says hi

[Buff]

I don't think Butler is as bad as some think on CP.He is a bottom pairing d-man.

My only concern is Hartely's "competitive situation" that he wants. Smith played good the last 2 games and as a reward is getting the pressbox. What happens if Butler plays great against the Av's? Do they send him to the press box so Anton can come in and keep the "competitive situation" going? Players should not be taken out of the line up when they play well. They should be taken out when they play poorly. Butler was bad the last game he played and should not be given a chance back in until a player plays bad or gets injured.

Unless one of the three are going to prove too good to sit out, the competitive rotation will be between Brodie, Butler and Smith... heck, when Babchuck is back you can add his name to the mix...

Geez... Brodie, Butler, Babchuck... Backlund, Bouwmeester, Baertschi and Begin... why don't the Flames just change their logo to a flaming B? They can change some names too... Biginla, Bammalleri, Birving, Bhudler, Banguay,

[SuperMatt18]

Chris Butler will be fine as long as he isn't paired with Bouwmeester. Pair him with Sarich or Wideman and he will be fine.

Please Hartley don't pair him with Bouwmeester.

[kehatch]

Hartley paired Giordano with Bouwmeester when it wasn't working. He certainly isn't going to split that pair to have a guy that was a healthy scratch the last two games play on the top pairing.

You will probably see Babchuk rotate with Sarich and Butler rotate with Smith. If Brodie falters he gets added to the rotation. Players will likely rotate based on play.

[Enoch Root]

Unless one of the three are going to prove too good to sit out, the competitive rotation will be between Brodie, Butler and Smith... heck, when Babchuck is back you can add his name to the mix...

Geez... Brodie, Butler, Babchuck... Backlund, Bouwmeester, Baertschi and Begin... why don't the Flames just change their logo to a flaming B? They can change some names too... Biginla, Bammalleri, Birving, Bhudler, Banguay,
B-Burger

[BACKCHECK!!!]

I don't think I've ever felt even the slightest bit suicidal over who the Flames 6th defenceman was.

^This^ is how you spot someone who's never heard of Anders Eriksson.

[Caged Great]

^This^ is how you spot someone who's never heard of Anders Eriksson.

Do not utter that name. Single handedly cost the Flames two playoff series.

[SuperMatt18]

^This^ is how you spot someone who's never heard of Anders Eriksson.

I had finally forgotten about him...now you had to ruin my day.

[edslunch]

Unless one of the three are going to prove too good to sit out, the competitive rotation will be between Brodie, Butler and Smith... heck, when Babchuck is back you can add his name to the mix...

Geez... Brodie, Butler, Babchuck... Backlund, Bouwmeester, Baertschi and Begin... why don't the Flames just change their logo to a flaming B? They can change some names too... Biginla, Bammalleri, Birving, Bhudler, Banguay,

Maybe they can't pronounce the letter C
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz2LaJOVAiA

[nemanja2306]

Imagine a pairing of Butler and Eriksson....

Any news on Sven?

[MissTeeks]

Crap:

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (‏@NHLFlames)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Injury Update: @SvenBaertschi (https://twitter.com/SvenBaertschi) (hip flexor) is week-to-week.

[kyuss275]

Crap:

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (‏@NHLFlames)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Injury Update: @SvenBaertschi (https://twitter.com/SvenBaertschi) (hip flexor) is week-to-week.


That sucks. Hope he gets better soon.

[foshizzle11]

That sucks. Hope he gets better soon.

Week to week doesn't sound good. Wishing it was day to day!

[SuperMatt18]

Fact that it is a hip flexor is good news, knee or ankle is probably worse,

[nemanja2306]

Well, fudge...


Injury at the WJ, the injury in Abby, now this... This doesn't sit well with me. Might be way too early to conclude, but is he injury prone? I have to admit, I'm a little concerned.

[Mike F]

OK, so the hip flexor's hurt, but can't he use the toothpick or serrated blade or bottle opener instead?

[SuperMatt18]

I am more concerned when a guy has an injury history with the same injury. He has had a concussion, a neck injury, and now a hip flexor.

The later two likely being more to him just not being 100% physically ready to be an everyday pro-player at his stature yet.

[magicpixels]

Great way to burn the first year of his contract. An absolute waste.

[Mitch]

Great way to burn the first year of his contract. An absolute waste.

Lol

[Tinordi]

Great way to burn the first year of his contract. An absolute waste.

Who burned what?

[FakenHaken]

Great way to burn the first year of his contract. An absolute waste.

Really? Must be awesome to always be right once an event takes place and then ascert an opinion clearly designed to create an arguement not a debate but an arguement.

[ricardodw]

^This^ is how you spot someone who's never heard of Anders Eriksson.

Eriksson was a disaster..... but at 21 minutes a game for 61 games he was not a 5/6 defenseman.

The Flames were able to make the playoffs with Eriksson playing 21 minutes

[Muffins]

Crap:

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (‏@NHLFlames)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Injury Update: @SvenBaertschi (https://twitter.com/SvenBaertschi) (hip flexor) is week-to-week.

my reaction to this news...
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/8/8a/Carlton.gif

[Erick Estrada]

Not a great start for Sven's first year of professional hockey. Hope this isn't a sign of things to come with the injuries.

[Alberta_Beef]

It's unfortunate, but I would rather be careful with him for now.

[Mike F]

Who burned what?
Baertschi burned up his contract and is demanding a trade.

[North East Goon]

That is an injury that lingers for months.

[Joborule]

^This^ is how you spot someone who's never heard of Anders Eriksson.

Goddamn Bubba.

[MissTeeks]

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653424


"I was skating and my left skate seemed to have caught a rut in the ice and my legs kind of went into a splits position," Baertschi said. "I felt pain immediately and left the ice to have it checked. It’s very disappointing to learn that it’s a hip flexor injury that will keep me out of the line-up.

"I’ve started treatments and plan on working very hard at getting back to 100% as quickly as possible so I can help our team be successful and win games."


And I have no idea what the heck this means:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
So Baertschi..week to week with Hip Flexor? Hmmm I find that very peculiar, since I was here when it occured. Info sent by @NHLFlames (https://twitter.com/NHLFlames)

[Ashasx]

I think Roger thought it would be a knee injury.

Sometimes he speaks in riddles.

[Stanley]

caused by a rut in the ice??

Ken King pls for the love of hockey and all that is right do something to fix the ####tiest ice in all of Canada!!!!!!

[Ashasx]

So we can confirm that this was caused by a rut in the ice, and not Matt Stajan?

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Great way to burn the first year of his contract. An absolute waste.

Not sure what the heck you're talking about (as usual.) Baertschi is losing a year off his contract if he played in the AHL or the NHL.

When people talking about burning a year off a player's deal they are talking about 18 or 19 year olds playing junior and whether they should stay in the NHL and use up a year of their entry level deal or not. Once they are 20 and playing pro hockey they have to use up a year of their deal so it is completely irrelevant to the discussion.

What's unfortunate is that he caught a rut in the ice. Burning years off his contract has absolutely nothing to do with anything here.

Once again you flout your ignorance.

[genetic_phreek]

caused by a rut in the ice??

Ken King pls for the love of hockey and all that is right do something to fix the ####tiest ice in all of Canada!!!!!!

No kidding. Edmonton always gets recognition for good ice. I remember a couple years back where the puck was always bouncing like a tennis ball at the dome. Guess our ice still sucks.

[sureLoss]

Well Millions thinks Comeau is the reason Cervenka is on "maintenance"

er Millions ‏@RogMillions (https://twitter.com/RogMillions) No Cervenka at skate. Perhaps more to it than conditioning. He was hit by Comeau Tues. Could have residual effects.

[Canada 02]

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653424



And I have no idea what the heck this means:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
So Baertschi..week to week with Hip Flexor? Hmmm I find that very peculiar, since I was here when it occured. Info sent by @NHLFlames (https://twitter.com/NHLFlames)
a hip flexor would affect your ability to raise your knee; may be why it appeared like a knee injury

[Ashasx]

er Millions ‏@RogMillions (https://twitter.com/RogMillions) No Cervenka at skate. Perhaps more to it than conditioning. He was hit by Comeau Tues. Could have residual effects.

http://vglounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Are-you-serious-300x287.jpg

[BigFlameDog]

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653424



And I have no idea what the heck this means:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
So Baertschi..week to week with Hip Flexor? Hmmm I find that very peculiar, since I was here when it occured. Info sent by @NHLFlames (https://twitter.com/NHLFlames)

A minor "injury" would be one way to sit him for a couple games without everyone freaking out...just saying.

Didn't Roger tweat yesterday that no one really saw it happen?

[Erick Estrada]

How much more fail can Blake Comeau bring to this organization?

[MolsonInBothHands]

How much more fail can Blake Comeau bring to this organization?

Give the guy credit. He finds ways to keep himself in the line up. :ph34r:

[Five-hole]

A minor "injury" would be one way to sit him for a couple games without everyone freaking out...just saying.

Didn't Roger tweat yesterday that no one really saw it happen?

God help us if management is staging an injury to a player to avoid a fan base freakout if he sits a couple of games.

[BigFlameDog]

God help us if management is staging an injury to a player to avoid a fan base freakout if he sits a couple of games.

I would think it would be more for keeping the media scrutiny down.

[alcatrazhockey]

http://img.getit.in/U1GQ80L81totalhipreplacement1.jpg

Major surgery likely to follow. :whistle:

[gonzo29]

So we can confirm that this was caused by a rut in the ice, and not Matt Stajan?

Stajan created the rut. Or Comeau.

[northcrunk]

Stupid Comeau, buy him out already.

[Psytic]

I know the Flames wanted to get smaller and more skilled but I hope we aren't seeing a team of Hemsky's here constantly injured.

[shermanator]

If Baertschi doesn't play 25 games this year, he can still win the Calder next year...

Just sayin...

[MissTeeks]

He's doing it again:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
Seems a little weird. Jarome mentioned Sven's groin injury in his scrum. Yet the team has said hip flexor. Perhaps its both. Yikes!

[Ashasx]

He's doing it again:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
Seems a little weird. Jarome mentioned Sven's groin injury in his scrum. Yet the team has said hip flexor. Perhaps its both. Yikes!

Why could a scrum not have caused a hip flexor?

[MissTeeks]

Why could a scrum not have caused a hip flexor?

Jarome said Sven had a groin injury in his media scrum this morning. Not hip flexor.

[La Flames Fan]

He's doing it again:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
Seems a little weird. Jarome mentioned Sven's groin injury in his scrum. Yet the team has said hip flexor. Perhaps its both. Yikes!

I read "scrum" as something TOTALLY different for a second...quite glad I was wrong.

[Bertuzzied]

He's doing it again:

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions
Seems a little weird. Jarome mentioned Sven's groin injury in his scrum. Yet the team has said hip flexor. Perhaps its both. Yikes!
:bag::bag:

[Henry Fool]

Jarome's probably not perfectly up to date with injury details.

[Bingo]

that hate on for fourth liners on this site is amazing to me ...

they are fourth liners!

6-7 dmen and 12-13 forwards are going to make mistakes, shoot the puck wide, take the puck in and not create a whole lot.

if they didn't they'd be too expensive to play on the fourth line!

Jesus

I've been saying the same thing every year since Chris Clark came under fire

[nik-]

Stajan injures Sven by carving a rut in the ice ... Comeau cross checks Cervenka in the head to take his spot ... we are DOOMED.

[nik-]

that hate on for fourth liners on this site is amazing to me ...

they are fourth liners!

6-7 dmen and 12-13 forwards are going to make mistakes, shoot the puck wide, take the puck in and not create a whole lot.

if they didn't they'd be too expensive to play on the fourth line!

Jesus

I've been saying the same thing every year since Chris Clark came under fire

All I want from my fourth liners is to skate the puck behind the opposition net and then hold the puck against the boards with their skate for 45 seconds.

Is that too much to ask?!

[getbak]

Jarome said Sven had a groin injury in his media scrum this morning. Not hip flexor.
So, Millions is trying to make this out to be some kind of conspiracy?

I'd say it's more likely that Jarome asked Sven if he tweaked his knee, Sven said no and pointed at his hip flexor and Jarome assumed it was a groin injury.

I know we all think Jarome can do anything, but I'm sure he's not a doctor.

[Erick Estrada]

that hate on for fourth liners on this site is amazing to me ...

they are fourth liners!

6-7 dmen and 12-13 forwards are going to make mistakes, shoot the puck wide, take the puck in and not create a whole lot.

if they didn't they'd be too expensive to play on the fourth line!

Jesus

I've been saying the same thing every year since Chris Clark came under fire

What 4th liners are you talking about that fans are ragging on? The only player I've seen in this thread getting ragged on is Comeau and he's not good enough to be compared to 12-13 NHL forwards.

[minnow]

Drat those fragile players, we need more "Iron Men" on this team!

[MyFlamesFirst]

Maybe just maybe, Comeau will start hitting the other team now that he has his confidence up in hitting Cervenka. We can only Dream!!

[magicpixels]

Here's how it plays out.

2 weeks in the press box watching the team play.

Feaster announces Baertschi will spend 2 weeks on a conditioning stint in the AHL.

By the time he's ready to come back and play they will know a lot better if they are playoff bound or lottery selecting in the draft.

To me I think they are terrified to bench him due to the negative flack they are going to take especially when Iginla fails to score even 10 goals this year.

All of the hockey analysts that were watching the practice said they saw nothing at all. He skated off the ice fine.

[Tinordi]

You have unlocked achievement: Tin Foil Hat

[getbak]

I thought a reporter said he limped off during that practice.
Yes, that's what was said. He fell awkwardly in the corner and limped off.

It was all part of Feaster's master plan.

[Roof-Daddy]

Somebody shot Sven in the hip flexor with a pellet gun from the icy knoll!

[KevanGuy]

Here's how it plays out.

2 weeks in the press box watching the team play.

Feaster announces Baertschi will spend 2 weeks on a conditioning stint in the AHL.

By the time he's ready to come back and play they will know a lot better if they are playoff bound or lottery selecting in the draft.

To me I think they are terrified to bench him due to the negative flack they are going to take especially when Iginla fails to score even 10 goals this year.

All of the hockey analysts that were watching the practice said they saw nothing at all. He skated off the ice fine.

I can't believe you seriously believe this. I mean, really? The Flames (or maybe the Owners...ooohhhhhhh, not the big bad owners!) told Sven to go out in practice, fake an injury and lie to the media just so they can send him down to the AHL for two weeks? Get a grip, the team doesn't give a crap about what any of us think - not that that is a bad thing, it is their money and jobs on the line.

Winning games is the only thing that really matters, and the guys that paid lots of money to make that decision make that decision. Not a bunch of guys on CP, or reporters. If sending Sven to the AHL helps the team win, they do it. If playing him helps them win, they do it. Good grief.

[Enoch Root]

Here's how it plays out.

2 weeks in the press box watching the team play.

Feaster announces Baertschi will spend 2 weeks on a conditioning stint in the AHL.

By the time he's ready to come back and play they will know a lot better if they are playoff bound or lottery selecting in the draft.

To me I think they are terrified to bench him due to the negative flack they are going to take especially when Iginla fails to score even 10 goals this year.

All of the hockey analysts that were watching the practice said they saw nothing at all. He skated off the ice fine.
I am surprised that you can make it through a day without hurting yourself or those around you.

Seriously.

[vektor]

his opinion may be wrong, but acting like he just killed someone is a little ridiculous.

[magicpixels]

Most hip flexor injuries wouldn't be week to week they would be talking 4-6 weeks as a starting point.

They even pointed it out on the fan the timing of the injury was just a little bizarre considering the circumstances.

Either way the kids season is shot they are better off sending him down to the AHL even if and when he does recover so they don't blow his rookie year.

[$ven27]

MagicPixel has mastered the art of trollology it seems.

[topfiverecords]

MagicPixel has mastered the art of trollology it seems.

I heard he's been called up to the NTL he's been so good.

[MolsonInBothHands]

I heard he's been called up to the NTL he's been so good.

I heard he's being put on waivers.

[BigFlameDog]

I heard he's being put on waivers.

I thought he left after the lock out ended but there he is....

[Stay Golden]

Injuries happen even to the Sven...
Stajan, Bouwmeester, The Sedins, Yakupov and the rest the Greaser Brats are to blame. :blink:
and Dion and Sutter had their part in this.

[Zamboniman]

There's more conspiracy theories in here than a combo 9/11 Ilumminati board.

A hip flexor injury pretty much *is* a groin injury. I mean, close enough that casual talking about it by teammates they could easily refer to it as such.

If it's a bit of a strain, a week or two could easily be enough. If it's more serious then sure it could take 4-6, but unless someone meets up with his MRI tech at the Orange Julius in Market Mall the rest is all silly speculation IMO.

[BEANZ]

Here's how it plays out.

2 weeks in the press box watching the team play.

Feaster announces Baertschi will spend 2 weeks on a conditioning stint in the AHL.

By the time he's ready to come back and play they will know a lot better if they are playoff bound or lottery selecting in the draft.

To me I think they are terrified to bench him due to the negative flack they are going to take especially when Iginla fails to score even 10 goals this year.

All of the hockey analysts that were watching the practice said they saw nothing at all. He skated off the ice fine.

You're an idiot!!

[SofaProfessor]

Should have adjusted my tin foil hat before clicking on this thread. Has anyone asked Sven where he was when JFK was shot?