Comments on: Video: Nicklas Backstrom’s Neck Injury is Reportedly Only a Bruise

By: Backstrom has “what you say — bruised neck” | ProHockeyTalk

Backstrom has “what you say — bruised neck” | ProHockeyTalk — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:54:33 +0000

[...] Backstrom, who’s spending the lockout with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL, suffered a neck injury on Dec. 26 when he was hit from behind in a game against Slovan [...]

By: Nicklas Backstrom’s Agent: Injury Could Be Week-to-Week

Nicklas Backstrom’s Agent: Injury Could Be Week-to-Week — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:36:39 +0000

[...] Wednesday, Nicklas Backstrom was involved in frightening episode, in which he was checked from behind while playing for Dynamo Moscow. Backstrom, who missed three [...]

By: NHL owners make new CBA offer to NHLPA

NHL owners make new CBA offer to NHLPA — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:36:32 +0000

[...] Russian Machine has video of the hit that sent Backstrom into the boards awkwardly Wednesday and caused the injury. [...]

By: White & Blue

White & Blue — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:11:00 +0000

Dynamo doctor Valery Konov is one of the best sports doctors in Russia, he’s head doctor of Team Russia for many years.
And he’d never force player to play with injury. Regardless of contract or smth.
We don’t use stickhandlers as consumables like in NHL.

By: White & Blue

White & Blue — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:47:00 +0000

Backs will miss tonight’s game.

By: HMcFarland

HMcFarland — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:34:00 +0000

Unlike the Caps, who needed Backstrom’s brain in working order for the remaining eight years on his contract, Dynamo’s priorities are immediate and short term. To them, he’s a just a high-priced rental, and I’m sure they’ll try to get their money’s worth. Would he feel able to say “no” to the organization that gave him the opportunity to play this fall?

By: Sage Confucius

Sage Confucius — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:25:00 +0000

I don’t trust the docs but I do trust Backstrom not to play if his head isn’t well. After what he went through last season I can’t see him taking any chances with his head.

By: alkemy

alkemy — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:33:00 +0000

No, of course not.

By: JH

JH — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:48:00 +0000

Do we trust KHL team doctors to tell Backstrom not to play?

By: Sage Confucius

Sage Confucius — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:27:00 +0000

Good news, good news! Each time I see Nicky take a hit anywhere near his head I cringe. Still looking to kneecap Rene Bourque with my goalie stick one day.