Psycing Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=201754&hubname=nhl Rick DiPietro is out with post concussion syndrome. Considering that DiPietro has been the Islanders best player all season, that's bad news for their playoff hopes. What's it mean to the Habs? Well, besides the fact that Steve Begin was the one to inflict the injury, one of Montreal's biggest competitors for one of the final playoff spots just blew a tire. Mike Dunham isn't bad, but I doubt he'll be strong enough over the Isles' final 7 games to help them through. They'll have to concentrate on out-scoring opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 That's really weird, he's been playing fine since he returned from that hit the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I hope he is okay it is never nice for anyone to get hurt. It is good news for the other 6 teams in the hunt for a playoff spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Breaking my freakin' heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 very unfortunate for DiPietro, I can't imagine Post-Concussive syndrome is very pleasant. I'm with Fanpuck - very odd for him to come back and only now go on the DL. Perhaps he got whacked a bit again since Begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 From what I understand, post concussion syndrome is different than the original concussion. I'm no doctor, though, hehe. Maybe he felt better and then the PCS kicked in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 and crush Lundqvist's skull on the ice... I know that it wasn't intentional vs Dipietro... but still, Dip is now absent indefinitly... taking NYISL out of the run... I feel sorry for dip... but god, I'm happy Go Begin Go :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm sure with that 15 year contract he's just sitting fine and dandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) According to wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-concussion_syndrome Physical symptoms can include: * headache * dizziness * impaired balance * nausea and/or vomiting * fatigue or sleepiness * inability to sleep * decreased libido * sensitivity to noise or light * ringing in the ears * double or blurred vision[9] * decreased sense of taste, smell, or hearing So maybe he's had a few good outings, but is still experiencing some of these unpleasant disorders and the doctors have stepped in. Sounds like it really sucks. Edited March 27, 2007 by Dirty Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 It's really not something we should gloat about. I know it works out conveniently, but it sucks to see competitors drop over something like that, a hollow victory. It also must be terrible for Dipietro, post-conucssion syndrome sounds rough. At least Begin didnt run the net or anything and it was pretty much all DiPietro's fault by charging all the way out to the blueline at full speed like he did. Very reckless and he paid the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've got to say, that's not how I want to make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBHabs_fan Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've got to say, that's not how I want to make the playoffs. I'd like to make the playoffs any damn way we can (short of dirty play). This was an accident, and lets hope Dipietro makes a full recovery.... just in time for golf season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 and crush Lundqvist's skull on the ice... I know that it wasn't intentional vs Dipietro... but still, Dip is now absent indefinitly... taking NYISL out of the run... I feel sorry for dip... but god, I'm happy Go Begin Go :ninja: thats kinda bad man. Hockey is a rough sport and people are going to get hurt, everybody knows that. But we shouldn't be happy when it happens and definitely shouldn't hope for injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Good for Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 That's really weird, he's been playing fine since he returned from that hit the first time. It takes weeks to fully recover from a concussion. This is a classic scenario of DiPietro running on adrenaline since he came back after missing those two game (after getting Begin's knee in the head) and the body has finally caught up to him. Of course, management played along and went with the flow. Shame on the Isles for not giving the kid a much needed rest to make him recover. Concussions aren't to be taken lightly, they can cause permanent brain damage if proper attention isn't given to the injured person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Shame on the Isles for not giving the kid a much needed rest to make him recover. Concussions aren't to be taken lightly, they can cause permanent brain damage if proper attention isn't given to the injured person. It was thought to be a minor concussion and he was feeling fine, or they wouldn't have been playing him. You can't blame the Isles for wanting their seemingly healthy top player in the lineup. Were they supposed to play Dunham for a month just to see if Rick would possibly get symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 The Islanders didn't really have a chance to make the playoffs even with DiPietro. Here is their remaining schedule: Devils @ Sabres Sens Leafs @Flyers @Devils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i think i hear a hammer... it's hitting nails into the islanders' playoffs race coffin... GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 It was thought to be a minor concussion and he was feeling fine, or they wouldn't have been playing him. You can't blame the Isles for wanting their seemingly healthy top player in the lineup. Were they supposed to play Dunham for a month just to see if Rick would possibly get symptoms? Not Dunham necessarily, I was hoping Snow would strap on the pads and lead the Isles into the playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Not Dunham necessarily, I was hoping Snow would strap on the pads and lead the Isles into the playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 i don't rejoice in the islanders's hurts but, on the other hand, it doesn't sorrow me to see that my team's possibilities improve GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSharpMarble Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 They'll have to concentrate on out-scoring opponents. Thats just crazy enough to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I hope he is back on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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