Kubina Withdraws

BAuldie
08-10-2004, 10:08 AM
Kubina has withdrawn from the World Cup for the Czechs due to a concussion.

http://www.tsn.ca/world_cup_hockey/news_story.asp?id=94292

go kim johnsson 514
08-10-2004, 10:21 AM
Pretty soon, this will be just another WC, execpt in September.

Jason MacIsaac
08-10-2004, 10:36 AM
Pretty soon, this will be just another WC, execpt in September.
Nah its going to be Canada an USA final IMO and both have extremely soli teams. Slovakia could still surprise with timely goaltending.

Sotnos
08-10-2004, 12:05 PM
Kubina has withdrawn from the World Cup for the Czechs due to a concussion.
Terrible for him, he must be feeling really bad since he seems to love international competitions. Hope he's better soon!

Rob
08-10-2004, 04:12 PM
How much does this hurt their defence?

Zine
08-10-2004, 04:27 PM
This is a pretty big blow to the Czechs. Their D-core was already pretty soft and the loss of Kubina makes it worse.
Here's hoping Vokoun stands on his head.

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf
08-10-2004, 04:48 PM
So who do y'all figure will replace him? Call me a homer, but I figure Marty Skoula's got this one.

Zine
08-10-2004, 04:52 PM
I don't know if "puck poise" Skoula is a good choice. I'd go with either Kuba or Fischer.

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf
08-10-2004, 05:07 PM
I don't know if "puck poise" Skoula is a good choice. I'd go with either Kuba or Fischer.

Forgot about those two. Like I said on the Ducks board, can't think of many others right now. Skoula might get the nod over either, it depends on what they're looking for.

I'd take any of the three over Malik, though.

The Mars Volchenkov
08-10-2004, 10:41 PM
Maybe Karel Rachunek?

Jason MacIsaac
08-12-2004, 01:45 PM
Fischer got it.