Kukla's Korner Hockey
Next entry: The Best Off-Season Acquisitions
Previous entry: Gaborik Healthy & Scoring
A Nasty Flu in Carolina
by Alanah McGinley on 01/14/08 at 05:56 PM ET
Comments (0)
From the AP via Santa Barbara News-Press,
Carolina’s roster has been crippled partly because of a nasty flu virus that seemingly claims a new player each day and has contributed to an irksome slide of losses in six of eight games that has decimated its Southeast Division lead.
No wonder that as the Hurricanes head into this critical stretch, they’re trying to stay germ-free.
‘’This is not your typical sniffles,’’ coach Peter Laviolette said Monday. ‘’These guys are tough guys who can play through just about anything, and they are down and out.’’
Defenseman Niclas Wallin, the latest illness victim, is staying home from Tuesday night’s game at Toronto, Laviolette said. Four players who missed Saturday’s 5-4 loss to Colorado - forwards Ray Whitney and Trevor Letowski, defenseman Wade Brookbank and Wesley - skated Monday and could play against the Maple Leafs, though it’s unclear how close to 100 percent they’ll be.
Filed in: NHL Teams, Carolina Hurricanes | KK Hockey | Permalink
Comments
Be the first to comment.
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Qualifying Offer Mistake By Chicago May Cost Them
Saku Koivu May Be Concerned With Playing With Mikko
If Yotes Stay In Phoenix, It Will Be Long-Term
About KK Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at
Kukla’s Korner is always a free service for readers, but it costs some money to maintain. If you’re ever in a position to donate a few dollars to help out, we’d be very appreciative.
Hockey Links
