elvis15 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 From Kristin Reid's twitter (amongst others): AV: Salo is feeling much better. He is starting concussion protocol and everything is on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I read yesterday that Chris Higgins is suffering from using 'power draining antibiotics' (via the Province). Explains his play lately, but maybe AV should think about giving him slightly more sheltered minutes while he is suffering? Maybe put him on a line with Lapierre & conserve some energy/feast on other 4th lines + 2nd PP time? Raymond - Kesler - Booth Malhotra - Hodgson - Hansen Higgins - Lapierre - Weise Dunno, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 More on Salo: Head coach Alain Vigneault confirmed the obvious following practice, ruling out Salo for the San Jose game on Saturday, but interestingly wouldn't rule out him playing on Tuesday against Edmonton, the final game before the Canucks' seven-day NHL All-Star break. “We don't have a definite day for his return, but everything is looking real good,” said Vigneault. “He's skated three straight days, he's worked out hard off the ice. Today he took full practice and contact, so it's looking promising. We're going to continue to follow the protocol and see where it is the next couple of days.” Wouldn't it be prudent to keep Salo out for Oilers game, just to give him that extra week? “That is one way to look at it,” said Vigneault. “But the other way would be to give him three more days until the Tuesday game. If he feels that he's 100 per cent, getting a game under his belt so mentally he feels he's overcome the concussion and he can go on the break and he's back and he can contribute. I don't think we're at either stage. He's had three real good days and we'll see how he comes in tomorrow.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 https://twitter.com/#!/sportsnetmurph - #canucks AV - Sami Salo is good to go. Roberto Luongo will start versus #oilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Canucks Injuries and Ice Chips thread: now with more poll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hadn't posted in a bit, but wanted to clarify around Higgins status. Apparently it's the antibiotics he was taking for the staph infection that weakened his immune system, which is why he got the flu so easily. They're trying a different antibiotic, but he'll still have to recoup from the flu and build up his immune system again. No exact timeframe though. AV: Higgins had a reaction to medication he was taking while facing staph infection. He is feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hadn't posted in a bit, but wanted to clarify around Higgins status. Apparently it's the antibiotics he was taking for the staph infection that weakened his immune system, which is why he got the flu so easily. They're trying a different antibiotic, but he'll still have to recoup from the flu and build up his immune system again. No exact timeframe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Oh man, poor guy. He's been playing so hard and so well, I hope he gets better ASAP. He'd probably be on pace for career numbers if he had been playing healthy all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ok, here's todays twitterings: From Dan Murphy: Henrik Sedin seen at hotel limping around in a large walking boot. Not at the Exel Energy Center for practice. AV will update soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks Elvis, I've been trying to update but couldnt get on the boards due to that error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks Elvis, I've been trying to update but couldnt get on the boards due to that error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 If I'd just waited 10 minutes, I could have posted this: H. Sedin - Felt good on the ice this morning. Game time decision. No fracture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Well, the #hankle didn't stop Henrik from playing well tonight, but Ballard sat out with either back spasms or an issue with his neck, depends on what you heard last. Word before the game was back spasms but Dan Murphy just tweeted this tidbit: AV says Ballard has been having neck issues for awhile and needs to have it further looked at. Unlikely to play in Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Well, the #hankle didn't stop Henrik from playing well tonight, but Ballard sat out with either back spasms or an issue with his neck, depends on what you heard last. Word before the game was back spasms but Dan Murphy just tweeted this tidbit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Ballard update: Out for Saturday against Calgary, has flown back to Vancouver. They are saying it's his neck. @benkuzma #Canucks defenceman Ballard (neck) won't play against #Flames on Sat. Kesler (maintenance day) didn't practise Fri. but good to go on HNIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 News from Calgary: Kesler given a maintenance day. He is expected to play tomorrow vs. Flames. Ballard returned home today. He will be re-evaluated once team returns to Vancouver on Sunday. Coach V. Media Scrum: http://v.canucks.com/yHlzWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Optional skate in Calgary this morning. 1, 35, 17, 32, 41, 52 on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 When can we expect Higgins to return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 With Higgins, I don't think there's been any updates. It's mostly that they're waiting on him to say he feels ok since it's not about the injury or the staph infection anymore, although they are being careful to make sure that's cleared up as well. BTW, I can't take credit for hankle, that was from the @canucksgame twitter in the previous game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Updates on Higgins, Ballard and Weise today: Higgins clears medical hurdle but Ballard may have a concussion from whiplash theprov.in/zzLmTn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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