According to a report, New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt was struck by a car in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning and was not injured. At that time Witt was crossing Arch Street when a car made an illegal turn and struck the defenseman. According to the report, Witt told passersby he was all right and continued on his way.
"I'm OK," Witt said, according to Newsday. "I've got to go play some hockey. I'm a hockey player. I'm OK. No big deal."
"I just got lucky," Witt said. "Fortunately nothing bad happened. I'm just a little sore." He didn't file an accident report and was now at the team's morning skate at the Wachovia Center. It seems that he can continue playing on the ice in his islanders jersey.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Milan Lucic will appear on NHL Live
It is reported that Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic will be among the guests on NHL Live! scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on NHL Network and NHL.com and broadcast on XM Radio.
Lucic will appear in-studio at the NHL Store Powered By Reebok in Manhattan to speak with hosts Deb Placey and E.J. Hradek. Lucic is 2-3-5 in 10 games for the Bruins this season in his boston bruins jersey and enjoyed a 17-goal campaign in 2008-09. Monday's show also includes New York Islanders coach Scott Gordon and TSN analyst Bob McKenzie.
Lucic will appear in-studio at the NHL Store Powered By Reebok in Manhattan to speak with hosts Deb Placey and E.J. Hradek. Lucic is 2-3-5 in 10 games for the Bruins this season in his boston bruins jersey and enjoyed a 17-goal campaign in 2008-09. Monday's show also includes New York Islanders coach Scott Gordon and TSN analyst Bob McKenzie.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Flyers' Emery will have surgery
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that goaltender Ray Emery will undergo surgery to repair a torn muscle in his lower abdomen and he is expected to miss six weeks. Dr. William Meyers, from Hahnemann University Hospital will perform the surgery.
Emery has made 21 appearances with the team in his flyers jersey this season. Johan Backlund has been called up from the AHL's Adirondack Phantoms.
Emery has made 21 appearances with the team in his flyers jersey this season. Johan Backlund has been called up from the AHL's Adirondack Phantoms.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Royals signs Steve Lerud
It is reported that the Royals signed catcher Steve Lerud to a Minor League contract last week. Lerud has been in the Pirates since being taken in the fourth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. In six Minor League seasons, he has a .228 average with 42 home runs and 224 RBIs in 519 games.
Last season with Double-A Altoona, Lerud batted .240 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 95 games. He threw out 37 base-stealers with 15 passed balls and six errors. He is the second catcher from outside the organization signed by the Royals. The Royals also have signed catchers Vance Wilson and Cody Clark to Minor League deals. Hope to see him playing on the field in the royals jersey.
Last season with Double-A Altoona, Lerud batted .240 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 95 games. He threw out 37 base-stealers with 15 passed balls and six errors. He is the second catcher from outside the organization signed by the Royals. The Royals also have signed catchers Vance Wilson and Cody Clark to Minor League deals. Hope to see him playing on the field in the royals jersey.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Matinez desires to pitch in 2010
Now Pedro Martinez keeps his mind on pitching in 2010. Playing in former Red Sox teammate David Ortiz's charity golf tournament in Cap Cana last week, the right-hander made it clear his experience with the Phillies was a good one through the World Series. Martinez told the Associated Press that the Phillies treated him very well and they were very professional.
Martinez went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with the team with his phillies jersey and made three starts in the playoffs, including the Game 6 loss the Yankees. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Martinez after the World Series that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "More specifically, our need at third base and in our bullpen," Amaro said. "Those two areas are our priorities."
Martinez expressed his desire to pitch for the Licey Tigers in the Dominican Winter League in the interview with the AP. When he was unsigned by a Major League club last spring, Martinez pitched for the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic. Martinez's agent Fernando Cuza said that Martinez intends to pitch the entire 2010 season after signing with the Phillies in July.
Martinez went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with the team with his phillies jersey and made three starts in the playoffs, including the Game 6 loss the Yankees. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Martinez after the World Series that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "More specifically, our need at third base and in our bullpen," Amaro said. "Those two areas are our priorities."
Martinez expressed his desire to pitch for the Licey Tigers in the Dominican Winter League in the interview with the AP. When he was unsigned by a Major League club last spring, Martinez pitched for the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic. Martinez's agent Fernando Cuza said that Martinez intends to pitch the entire 2010 season after signing with the Phillies in July.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Avalanche Jones will lose several months' playing
Colorado Avalanche forward David Jones is going to miss the next 4 or 6 months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's game with the Minnesota Wild.
Jones was hurt later in the third period when he collided with Minnesota forward Chuck Kobasew, who fell on his leg.
Avalanche was already playing without forwards Milan Hejduk and T.J. Galiardi. "I think that when you have those injuries, it's an opportunity for other players," Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "It gives them a chance to be put in different situations and see how they respond." Hope he can return to his team in his avalanche jersey 6 months later.
Jones was hurt later in the third period when he collided with Minnesota forward Chuck Kobasew, who fell on his leg.
Avalanche was already playing without forwards Milan Hejduk and T.J. Galiardi. "I think that when you have those injuries, it's an opportunity for other players," Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "It gives them a chance to be put in different situations and see how they respond." Hope he can return to his team in his avalanche jersey 6 months later.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Gustavsson sees medical specialists
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson was examined by cardiac specialists in Toronto after leaving Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, playing only one period of the game. Gustavsson has had heart problems this season. He underwent heart surgery to repair a problem that caused an abnormal heart rhythm.
"I'm not going to be responsible for someone keeling over during a game," said Wilson after the Leafs' triumph. "The game's not that important." General Manager Brian Burke said Gustavsson did not need to spend the night in a hospital after Tuesday's incident.
"I'm not going to be responsible for someone keeling over during a game," said Wilson after the Leafs' triumph. "The game's not that important." General Manager Brian Burke said Gustavsson did not need to spend the night in a hospital after Tuesday's incident.
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