WTC Update: Scott Nichol Expected to be Out of the Lineup for 7-10 Days
After getting hit on a dirty play by Maxim Lapierre last night in a game against Montreal Canadians, Nichol is expected to be out of the lineup for 7-10 days with a shoulder injury, which translating from the Sharks language, typically means 2-3 weeks.
Also in the update - Nabby to start another game tomorrow, as Sharks face Columbus.
Update: According to KuklaKorner and multiple other sources on Twitter, Lapierre got suspended for four games for the hit on Nichol. Obviously, the league shared our opinion that this was a dirty hit, and they acted much faster than they usually do. The four game suspension for someone who has not been suspended like this in the past also speaks for itself.
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Might be Helminen… Depending on how healthy they think Couture is. He just returned to play during the Olympics.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Couture has 5 points in his last 4 games back from injury.
I think he’s ok.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
He should be
“ready to go”
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
But yeah, could also be Helminen. Just seems like Wilson is really high on Couture, so I’d expect him to be the callup.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
Shitty
It looked like a separated shoulder. And by the sounds of how long he’ll be out, I assume what’s what it is.
Hopefully they call Couture up. He’s due for an extended look with competant linemates.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
What's funny...
Is that the injury suffered by Nichol is very similar to the one Couture just came back from.
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How long was he out? I remember it being more than 7-10 days.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
I definitely see it being more than 7-10 days… maybe more like 7 to 10 games
by SharksFanTillDeath on Mar 5, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
He was hurt February 1st, and returned February 26th. So 25 days.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
couldn’t happen to a better guy … just seen it on nhl.com as well
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by ang6666 on Mar 5, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
NHL.com...
says he was suspended 5 games
by SharksFanTillDeath on Mar 5, 2010 2:59 PM PST up reply actions
Says 4 now.
Also, it’s sad, but the Down Goes Brown flow chart is correct again.
What Kind of Player?
2nd or 3rd Liner.
Okay, nobody will really care if we… Wait, was it Avery?
No, Some other guy.
1-5 games.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
nevermind
Front page says 5… article it links to says 4. sigh
by SharksFanTillDeath on Mar 5, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
only the headline … once you read the article it says four
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Mar 5, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nis1rZQWC8c
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Thanks for the video link...
I had a rough work week and passed out before the game started. Gonna pick it up on gamecenter once its loaded and was really curious how bad the hit was. That was horseshit man… Glad he got suspended for that. Glad also that the announcers called it out as well, nice to hear announcers not standing up for their own teams antics.
That was the TSN guys, while they are Canadians, they’re not specifically Habs announcers.
Best part was when he was talking crap about LaPierre hiding behind the refs.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Well...
Glad someone not affiliated with the sharks said how trashy it was lol… Thanks for the clarification. Saw manny get in his face, someone needs to knock this guy out.
The only redeeming quality to re-watching that video is listening to Ray Ferraro’s commentary. Right when I saw it, the first word I thought was “cheap” and Ferraro was calling it “garbage” about a second later. I love validation… :)
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Sarcasm: God's gift to smart people...
I dunno, the part where Moen and Leach are punching each other and LaPierre stands behind the ref and tries to jab at the currently engaged Leach with the commentator sarcastically saying “Now it’s safe, get in there Max, the linesman is there, you’re safe” was pretty good.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Haha, yeah. That line made me laugh. It’s amazing how many “Nichol is a dirty player and deserved this” and “he was faking, this is garbage” comments I’m seeing out there. Why is the public at large so retarded?
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 5, 2010 4:43 PM PST up reply actions
They don't have the benefit
of Randy, Drew, Dan, Jamie, Plank and TCY
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Can we expect to see a “Plank-TCY-Ivano” jersey foul sometime in the future?
by PNK on Mar 5, 2010 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
(sniff)
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 5, 2010 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
speaking of that guy's beard
I hear you’re sporting some facial hair, K.
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That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
This is true – it needs a trim. It’s also extremely red, for whatever reason.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 6, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
that might have a little something to do with how you’re a red head. hehehe
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Cease and desist
I will not tolerate such slander ;-)
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 6, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
I’d get a Conico jersey, dude. I got your back!
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
Just buy the “I’m with Conico” t-shirt :-D
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 6, 2010 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
OT: Hockey tonight
Wasn’t sure where to mention this, since we now have multiple OT threads and the notice is slightly last minute. TONIGHT:
- 7:30pm, Stockton Arena. Sharks ‘AA’ affiliate Stockton Thunder host Dirk Southern and the Victoria Salmon Kings.
- 8:00pm, Sharks Ice, North Rink. Hockey for Haiti. Coaches from San Jose Junior Sharks & Santa Clara Blackhawks face off, with proceeds from ticket sales going directly to the Red Cross relief effort in Haiti. $10 min.donation. Jamie Baker and Randy Hahn will be there.
And I really really hope Nichol is okay. Poor guy has yet to play the full 82-game regular season. : /
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
It's probably too late for me to plan on Stockton
I might have plans until about 10:30 or 11:00 anyway. If people are hanging out after the Haiti benefit, I’d be down. I’ll be downtown until 10:30 or 11:00, and I live close to Sharks Ice, so if people end up getting together, it’s all good by me.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
If I lived in/near SJ, I’d definitely go to the benefit. As it stands, I’m likely heading to Stockton.
I hope anyone who has a moment of free time this evening, can swing by Sharks Ice and donate, even if you don’t plan on staying. And say ‘HI’ to Bakes and Randy! :D
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Mar 5, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
This reminded me of you guys
Pardon the OT :)
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
I had no idea he was a cigarette. I didn’t think one could smoke inside in this state anymore…
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Flagged
Seriously.
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by Conico do Mayo Miracle on Mar 5, 2010 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
probably a better idea than my deciding to be snarky about it, but I forget we can flag.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Thankfully.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
I still can't get over that "Hillary Duff"'s hit last night.
Fixed.
by skilletboy on Mar 5, 2010 9:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Haha, not bad…
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 5, 2010 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
Good work NHL. Glad this isnt a sham league like MLB, where they'd be able to put it off, appeal, and get it cut
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And that’s why people dislike USC :-P
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by ZeroIndulgence on Mar 5, 2010 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
USC is cool.
Because my brother goes there.
My Brother is awesome.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Mar 5, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Just want to add that Puck Daddy pisses me off too many times. Not sure why I read that crap.
But enough for a four-game suspension?
For what, grinning after he wasn’t penalized?
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by ang6666 on Mar 5, 2010 8:06 PM PST reply actions
I normally think Puck Daddy has some really good points
but this time Wyshynski was just completely wrong.
Wow.
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Wyshynski isn’t neccesarily a bad blogger, at least when he isn’t talking about the Sharks. It’s just that he is so anti-Sharks that he makes you want to throw something at the computer screen. *coughcoughMarleauforDrurycoughcough *. And some of the people who comment on his blog are such incredible idiots that you can’t believe that there are people that stupid out there in the world.
by Icing On The Power Play on Mar 6, 2010 8:55 AM PST up reply actions
But besides that he's a decent blogger.
by Icing On The Power Play on Mar 6, 2010 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
It's not his fault.
That the people who post are dumbasses…but he is a good blogger when not addressing the Sharks – true that.
The hit on Nichol was VERY dirty, and Max deserves all of the games he’s due to miss…I hope Nichol is back as soon as McLellan says he will be…Go Sharks! =D
Go Sharks!
Randy and Drew Calling the hit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mAdKiK_Fto
Drew went on forever about it.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
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