The Player Status thread

Thought it might be useful to have one thread where we post about player health and status rather than using random GDT's for it.

So according to this article, http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep3apr03,1,5772088.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks
Marchant and Moen did not skate yesterday due to abdominal and hand injuries respectively. Hopefully Marchant's injury is not serious again, and he is just taking a day off. It does not mention anything about Dustin Penner.

If anyone has information about Penner, it seems like a lot of people here are looking for that.....

from the LA Times

Todd Marchant's injury-plagued season took another wrong turn Tuesday when the veteran forward learned that he would be sidelined indefinitely because of a groin tear.

Marchant, who has sat out 23 games this season, has struggled with injuries since aggravating a stomach muscle that forced him to sit out six games from Dec. 26 to Jan. 7. But last week he returned to the lineup.

"I can't say there was one incident where I did it," said Marchant, who has eight goals and 23 points. "On Sunday when we got home, I knew something just wasn't right. I could feel it."

With Marchant now listed as week to week, the team recalled center Mark Hartigan from the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League and reassigned center Tim Brent to Portland.

Coach Randy Carlyle was noncommittal on whether Hartigan, who played in three games for the Ducks this season, will take Marchant's spot.


not good, not good...

of **** :(

Jesus, stop coming back early.

From the OC Register:

Ric Jackman (back spasms) skated Wednesday but is questionable for tonight. "We'll see how he reacts after (today's) morning skate," Carlyle said.
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/ducks/abox/article_1644289.php

And Giguere will be missing the last two games:
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/ducks/abox/article_1644418.php

OC Reg http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1645046.php:
"Ducks center Todd Marchant underwent surgery Friday morning at Drexel University in Philadelphia to repair a sports hernia.

Marchant, who has missed 25 of 43 games since Christmas because of groin and abdominal injuries, is likely to be out for at least close to a month, Burke said.

The Ducks would probably need to advance to the Western Conference finals for Marchant to have a chance to play again this season."

Well it looks like Hartigan/Brent/Shannon/whoever is going to be getting some playoff experience.

OC Reg http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1645046.php:


Well it looks like Hartigan/Brent/Shannon/whoever is going to be getting some playoff experience.

What a huge loss. One of our best performers in last years playoffs, he will be missed.

The Ducks are for sure a 3 line team now and having an excess number of no skilled duds(May, Parros , Thornton) on the roster now hurts us more than ever.

We better hope that the Getz line is ready for a huge role in this years playoffs, the oopposition will focus on shutting down the Selanne line, so it will fall on the kids to take up the slack.

anyone know the status of Penner?

anyone know the status of Penner?

He will be ready for Sunday! :)

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=10460&hubname=

Winger Dustin Penner (muscle spasms) is expected to be ready to play in Game 3 against the Wild on Sunday. - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Sweet!!! Penner is a great asset. Let's hope that his recent string of bang-ups won't prevent him from playing 60 minutes of hard-hitting hockey...

I thought May did a good job banging bodies when he replaced Penner on the second line. Penner is day to day but I doubt he will miss a game unless it was serious.

I thought May did a good job banging bodies when he replaced Penner on the second line. Penner is day to day but I doubt he will miss a game unless it was serious.

I'd like to see him given the night off and Thornton play on the 4th line as it's NOT a must win for the Ducks.

:handclap:

From: http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=204366&hubname=nhl

Anaheim defenceman Francois Beauchemin left bloodied in the closing minutes after a slap shot by Parrish hit him in the face. Beauchemin needed stitches on his chin and was taken for precautionary X-rays.

Bad news: Frankie will be out of the line up tonight, and his status for the rest of the playoffs is uncertain. I know he lost some teeth and had quite a few stitches, but I didn't realize his injury was that bad.


http://anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200702&id=1618
:cry: :shakehead

Here's to hoping Beauchemin makes a speedy recovery.

So now that Beauchemin's gone for tonight, does that mean Rome is going to take his spot? I cannot bear to watch Dipenta playing more minutes :help: .

About Penner, he sure did not look like the player who scored 29 goals the last game. Anybody know whats bothering him?

Is Beauchemin going to play on game 5? How long he is going to be out?

Word on the street is that Beauchemin will most likely return for game 5. Penner may not be up to snuff, but he's playing less because Carlyle knows that. His back was giving him problems, but he's playing through it.

May suspended 3 games.

May suspended 3 games.

And no suspension to Thornton. That is the right call IMO.

So, the 4th line will have Parros-Shannon-Thornton?

And no suspension to Thornton. That is the right call IMO.

So, the 4th line will have Parros-Shannon-Thornton?

This sucks. Thank god tomorrow's game is in Anaheim and Carlyle has the last change. Though I must admit yesterday was probably the I had seen Ryan Shannon play in some time. Their line CANNOT make any mistakes tomorrow.

Hartigan might play instead of Parros...Tim Brent is with the team also...never know what Carlyle will do.

Hartigan might play instead of Parros...Tim Brent is with the team also...never know what Carlyle will do.

IMO, I think we should go with Parros. We need his hitting/fighting ability. :)

And I agree about Shannon Joey. Game 4 was his best game in a long time. He looked really good out there. :)

And I agree about Shannon Joey. Game 4 was his best game in a long time. He looked really good out there. :)

Only a select few are aloud to call me Joey but I'm glad you agree with me. ;)

Only a select few are aloud to call me Joey but I'm glad you agree with me. ;)

Well, can I call you Joey? :)

Parros will 100% be in, hard to say what the rest of that line will be but May has been playing good and will be missed. He gets suspended 3 games for a turtle and Radulov gets 1 game for a dangerous hit from behind :shakehead typical Bettman

Id rather they play Parros

Does anyone else think some of our goons are getting too dirty?

I havnt seen the play but from what I have read, what May and Thornton did was pretty dirty

I miss Fedoruk, at least he was a noble goon

Parros is in the same mold

Id rather they play Parros

Does anyone else think some of our goons are getting too dirty?

I havnt seen the play but from what I have read, what May and Thornton did was pretty dirty

I miss Fedoruk, at least he was a noble goon

Parros is in the same mold

Thornton's play was not bad. Unfortunately, May's was and that type of play DOES NOT belong. I for one am disappointed with Brad May.

What Thornton did was probably unnecessary, but it wasn't dirty or vicious. All he did was pull the guy down. I didn't see what May did, but a suckerpunch is indefensible. Kind of a shame because he was playing pretty well in the series, but I don't know if I want to see him again.

Is Beauchemin going to play tonight?

He is still listed as a maybe, but I am sure that someone will be kind enough to post one way or another as soon as news breaks.

Just to list an official source... http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200702&id=1614

April 18 at 2pm-- Francois Beauchemin practiced with the rest of the Ducks this afternoon wearing protection for his injured jaw. Beauchemin sat out Game 4 at Minnesota after taking a puck to the face in Game 3. He required stitches and reported today that he lost a tooth and is still suffering from mouth soreness.

His status for tomorrow's Game 5 will be a gametime decision.

Word on the street is that Beauchemin will most likely return for game 5. Penner may not be up to snuff, but he's playing less because Carlyle knows that. His back was giving him problems, but he's playing through it.

2 assists in the clincher last night. How'd he look? Still playing tentative, or he is back to form?

Todd Marchant update! :)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-spw-duckrep26apr26,1,4716618.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks
The Ducks' Todd Marchant, who has been sidelined since March 31 because of a torn groin muscle, said he is feeling much better and expects to resume skating soon.

Todd Marchant update! :)

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-spw-duckrep26apr26,1,4716618.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

OC Register had this to say

"Center Todd Marchant, who hopes to return at some point during the playoffs, skated on his own Wednesday for the first time since undergoing April 6 surgery to repair a sports hernia. … Center Samuel Pahlsson did not practice but said he would be in the lineup tonight."

Marchant could return on Thursday! :handclap:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1677092.php

Marchant could return on Thursday! :handclap:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1677092.php (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1677092.php)


Whoo hoo. We could really use him.

Marchant could return on Thursday! :handclap:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1677092.php
The Register is more optimistic than the Times, who put Thursday as a maybe but Sunday as more likely.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep2may02,1,6689594.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

I see no point in rushing Marchant back when up 3-1 in a series. We'll get our 1st-3rd lines plenty more rest than they would get from Marchant's return by just winning on Thursday.

bye bye Ryan Shannan :handclap:

bye bye Ryan Shannan :handclap:

Am I the only one who thinks Penner should be the one who sits? The guy has been invisible.

Am I the only one who thinks Penner should be the one who sits? The guy has been invisible.

He hasn't been great, but even when he's not playing well, he's able to control possession along the boards deep in their zone, and he's a big body for the front of the net on the pp. All I've gotten from Shannon's play is that he gives the other three lines a rest.

Am I the only one who thinks Penner should be the one who sits? The guy has been invisible.

still better than Shannon.

I'd put him on the 4th line for a game.

May-Getzlaf-Perry

Penner-Marchant-Thornton

Am I the only one who thinks Penner should be the one who sits? The guy has been invisible.

????

Apr 29 @ VAN: 1G

He doesn't put up a point in one game and he's invisible? I know he hasn't been playing great, but he's doing way more than our other options.

????

Apr 29 @ VAN: 1G

He doesn't put up a point in one game and he's invisible? I know he hasn't been playing great, but he's doing way more than our other options.

He was Johnny on the spot on that goal. Penner's back is inhibiting his play right now. But I am still of the opinion that a limited Penner is still better than Ryan Shannon. Shannon really can't do anything, he really can't. I can't wait until Marchant comes back.

Penner does look weak, but I'd rather leave him in and just keep him off the PPG line. May was fine there, and you can't really replace Penner's size in front of the net on the power play.

Jackman is healthy...

For the most part, Carlyle has gone with Joe DiPenta and Kent Huskins as his third defense pairing, but Ric Jackman could work his way back into the mix.

Jackman, who played in 24 games with the Ducks after being acquired in January, said he is recovered from back spasms that have kept him out of action. "It was pretty sore there for a while," he said.

Anyone heard or seen an update on Marchant?

Anyone heard or seen an update on Marchant?

I hear he's ready to go. Was a game-time decision the last game and over a week more should only improve that status. He's playing on Friday, I'll eat my shoe if he isn't.

Pahlsson has had 2 days in a row for rest while the rest of the team has been practicing..

Hmm. I wonder what's up with Pahlsson. 2 days off? Not that whatever it was has affected his play. Good thing for the rest huh?

What do you think about the following lines when marchant comes back:

Kunitz-MacDonald-Selänne
may-getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Pahlsson-Niedermayer
Penner-Marchant-Motzko

I think May with the twins worked out very well against the Nucks and penner was invisible in the last games-but he had some great chemistry with marchant in last year´s playoffs and while Motzko is no Lupul,he has some scoring touch.So we would have 4 real lines which all can score.

What do you think about the following lines when marchant comes back:

Kunitz-MacDonald-Selänne
may-getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Pahlsson-Niedermayer
Penner-Marchant-Motzko

I think May with the twins worked out very well against the Nucks and penner was invisible in the last games-but he had some great chemistry with marchant in last year´s playoffs and while Motzko is no Lupul,he has some scoring touch.So we would have 4 real lines which all can score.

Penner played well in Game 5 and that line will undoubtedly will stay together. Motzko will not play one second in these playoffs unless we get a barrage of injuries. Thronton, Parros and Shannon will rotate in and out as Carlyle sees fit. If Thornton doesn't take penalties and isn't burned by speedy Detroit forwards he will most likely play the whole series.

I think that it's pretty sure that Penner isn't going to get demoted to 4th line status. The 4th line will mostly be Thornton/Parros-Marchant-May. Penner will probably see some powerplay time, and May will probably see some time on the Toe-Drag line.

I just get the feeling that while Penner is going to see a lot of time with his buddies Perry and Getz, he is a ways away from earning a permanent spot on that line, and May will get in there every once in a while to mix things up.

I would hate for them to think that pulling Marchant and Penner on a line would be considered a demotion. I think May has been very effective with Getzlaf and Perry.

I really didn't like us playing just 3 lines throughout the 1st 2 rounds. We were very very fortunate that we had no major injuries and we finished both series in 5 games.

Going forward, I expect this to be a battle. Once Marchant get his legs underneath I'm very hopeful we can put less strain on the top 3 lines. Game 3 seems like a good time to start since we'll be able get the matchup we want.

I agree with caliamad, if Marchant is indeed back then it doesnt hurt to spead talent across all four lines so that the 4th can actually get some ice time and take the pressure off the others

I agree with caliamad, if Marchant is indeed back then it doesnt hurt to spead talent across all four lines so that the 4th can actually get some ice time and take the pressure off the others

We should only spread it around if things aren't working. They were easily are best line in game 5 against Van. The week off will also help Penner's ailing back. We need to wear down their D with our forecheck and those three kids can do that very well.

The only role 4th line should have is to play physical energy game while being defensively responsible, that gives other lines some time to catch breath. 4th line is not expected to score and breaking up PPG line makes zero sense unless they are totally uneffective.

May-Marchant-Thornton is physical and defensively semi-responsible with a great face-off guy.

Everyone has made some great points. I agree that the 4th line's role should be to give the other lines a break, and with a Centerman like Marchant, it should give us a good chance to control the puck and keep anything irresponsible from happening.

Everyone has made some great points. I agree that the 4th line's role should be to give the other lines a break, and with a Centerman like Marchant, it should give us a good chance to control the puck and keep anything irresponsible from happening.

Yeah, killing time via puck possession should be one of their key jobs. It gets lost in the shuffle with the hit and all, but the work that May did on the baords just before the series winning goal was awesome. If he and the rest of the line can trap the puck in the offensive zone for extended periods of time like that, our other lines will be better for it.

Penner needs to be better. A lot better. If he doesn't step it up, Marchant or May need to take his place. We can't afford to have one of our 2nd line players not playing well.

Pahlsson again had the day off..
cause for alarm??
they said he will suite up for Friday so i'm not that worried...
Marchant said he's ready, but it's up to Randy to make that call since we are 8-2 w/out him...

Pahlsson again had the day off..
cause for alarm??
they said he will suite up for Friday so i'm not that worried...
Marchant said he's ready, but it's up to Randy to make that call since we are 8-2 w/out him...

Carlyle probably is giving him rest just because he wants to play him every single second of shorthanded time ;)

The Ducks should constantly hit Detroit every oppurtunity they get. I'd like to see Beauchemin pull a scott stevens on Datsyuk, just as long as he doesn't get back up and fire a laser in the back of the net.

As far as the lines..

Kunitz-McDonald-Selanne
Penner-Getzlaf-Perry
Moen-Pahlsson-Niedermayer
May-Marchant-Thorton

I like the way our 4th line played at the end of the last series so I hope they come out and just hit whatever gets on the ice. As usual May will see time with Perry and Getzlaf if Penner sucks, but won't see any if Penner does well.

Edit: I know this has probably been answered in another thread, but how long is Schneider out for the Wings?

Edit: I know this has probably been answered in another thread, but how long is Schneider out for the Wings?

Done for the year. Broken wrist.

Done for the year. Broken wrist.

wow huge hit for the wings. Makes me even more surprised that there is a guy saying the Ducks don't have a chance and the Wings will win in 5 on the other thead.

wow huge hit for the wings. Makes me even more surprised that there is a guy saying the Ducks don't have a chance and the Wings will win in 5 on the other thead.

You must have missed the parts where they are saying the AHL replacements are awesome and the Wings will barely miss Schneider, their 4th leading playoff scorer and key component of their PP. :biglaugh:

It is official. MARCHANT IS IN!

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=207303&hubname=nhl
''Todd Marchant has been cleared to play by the medical staff,'' Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said Thursday. ''We've pushed Todd Marchant as far as the conditioning aspect of it, because it's not easy for any player to miss the amount of time he's missed and not participate in the first two rounds of the playoffs, then expect him to come back in and to be at 110 per cent.''

''We're realistic about where he's at in his first game,'' Carlyle said. ''We think with the addition of him into our lineup, it gives us more strength.''


:hockey: :hockey: :hockey: Nice to get some of the cavalry back! :handclap: :yo: :teach: :)

I wonder if eventually Marchant will replace Getzy on the PK? Getzy has been so good on it.

The only role 4th line should have is to play physical energy game while being defensively responsible, that gives other lines some time to catch breath. 4th line is not expected to score and breaking up PPG line makes zero sense unless they are totally uneffective.

May-Marchant-Thornton is physical and defensively semi-responsible with a great face-off guy.

Sounds somewhat like the shutdown line.

Is Jackman going to be back in the lineup tonight?

Any word on Kunitz, Thornton, and Shannon? Who do you all speculate to play if all three are out? I am hoping Motzko gets a chance over Shannon, would love to see what the kid can bring.

Anyone else noticed that Teemu had his finger taped, and he had only one shot at goal? In PP he was always setting up other guys rather than shooting the puck.

With the possible injuries to Shannon and Thornton, anyone think Parros and Miller is going to play for game 3?

Kunitz is out for the rest of the post season, according to this post by calia...

Kunitz shut down for rest of postseason
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=207713&hubname=

ouch...

Penner McDonald Selanne
May Getzlaf Perry
Niedermayer Pahlsson Moen
Marchant ??????

Who do we fill in? Thornton hurt, Shannon is useless. I really dont even like May at that spot. Drew Miller? Hartigan?

So much for "we got Marchant back now we can play 4 lines."

And this is where it might have been nice to have gotten a vet winger at the deadline.

Penner McDonald Selanne
May Getzlaf Perry
Niedermayer Pahlsson Moen
Marchant ??????

Who do we fill in? Thornton hurt, Shannon is useless. I really dont even like May at that spot. Drew Miller? Hartigan?

Brent and Motzko are other options.

BTW, this really sucks.

how about Bobby Ryan? I cannot see why not.

Just thought I would post an update for anyone who is wondering what's going on with Players.

Out:
Kunitz (Surgery on Broken Hand)
Pronger (1 Game Suspension, will miss 5/17 game v. DET)
Jackman EDIT:: Jackman seems to be back in.

(Recently) In:
Marchant

TEEMU - rumor has it he is paying with 2 broken fingers. Anybody else hear that?

Just thought I would post an update for anyone who is wondering what's going on with Players.

Out:
Kunitz (Surgery on Broken Hand)
Pronger (1 Game Suspension, will miss 5/17 game v. DET)
Jackman

(Recently) In:
Marchant

I saw him warm-up yesterday and considering Pronger being out I'd say he's playing tomorrow.

Just thought I would post an update for anyone who is wondering what's going on with Players.

Out:
Kunitz (Surgery on Broken Hand)
Pronger (1 Game Suspension, will miss 5/17 game v. DET)
Jackman

(Recently) In:
Marchant


Is Jackman out for sure? If so, damn, this is a prime opportunity for him to gain the #5 spot, and he really should take advantage of it if at all possible.

Is Jackman out for sure? If so, damn, this is a prime opportunity for him to gain the #5 spot, and he really should take advantage of it if at all possible.

He was in warm-ups last night so I'd say he's good to go. We need him badly though Scotty and Frankie will really pickup most of the slack. OD and Husky too.

I'm guessing the d will be like:

Scotty-OD
Beauch-Jackman
Huskins-Dippy



Not too bad. We got through a pretty gruesome stretch with that. Then, once Pronger gets back, hopefully set the top 4 back into place and have Jackman replace Dippy.

Correction... i think you are all right... Jackman seems to be back in.

I know Kunitz had surgery, but anyone got a word on if he's a possible return before the final is over?

According to the OC Register this morning, Kunitz participated in Monday's Optional Skat with the team. They said something to the effect that, Kunitz was hopeful about his return for possible final games, but it was not likely.

According to the OC Register this morning, Kunitz participated in Monday's Optional Skat with the team. They said something to the effect that, Kunitz was hopeful about his return for possible final games, but it was not likely.

TSN reported this as well, hopefully we won't be needing him.

According to Bob McKenzie, Kunitz looks like he could come back soon. Probably not game 3 or 4 but game 5 is a possibility.

Well, he's cleared for game 3. WOOO!

And.... Kunitz is out again with a "Lower Body Injury". Specifically Left leg, I believe.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6878364?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=142

I believe Carlyle said it's likely he'll play on monday though. It was an abdominal bruise.