****... sounds like a concussion to me
This is going to suck for Ovie owners...
another from Backstrom's brother (I know he has a brother just dont know if its actually him, lol)
kbackstrom85 Kristoffer Bckstrm
Test done and the dr couldn't tell today but a small concussion/migraine. Have to wait for tmrw and a new test #caps
edit: was re-tweeted by ALL the caps beat writers i follow so he seems legit.
Last edited by wendelclark17; January 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM.
****... sounds like a concussion to me
This is going to suck for Ovie owners...
he apparently has a history with Migraines so hopefully its that. Then again so does Letang and he isnt returning any time soon.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/...oncussion-tes/
"He added that his brother would have another test Thursday. Nicklas Backstrom has been bothered by migraines in the past."
The way the league is cautious against concussions now, a simple headache will keep him out for a loooonnng time.
Head to Head League: 1 point for G, 1 point for A. 2 for Goalie win, 3 for SO.
Start 6 guys every week. 3 O, 2 D and 1G. No substitutions once they are in (before the first game starts on Monday).
Protect 3 players every year in keeper.
10 rounds of drafting
F: Crosby, Point, P. Kane, JVR, Kopitar, Rakell, Tarasenko,
D: Letang, Doughty, Karlsson, Grzelcyk, Faulk,
G: Bob, Shesterkin, Demko, Kahkonen
SWhyno Stephen Whyno
Alex Ovechkin said he doesn't think Nicklas Backstrom will miss any game action, added teammate was doing OK this morning.
SWhyno Stephen Whyno
Marcus Johansson said Nicklas Backstrom isn't doing too bad this morning. Didn't want to say much more. #Caps
Adam_KOL Adam Vingan
According to Dale Hunter, Nick Backstrom worked out off-ice today and is day-to-day. "He seems fine," Hunter said.
Last edited by wendelclark17; January 4, 2012 at 11:57 AM.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/...ing-evaluated/
Asked if there was any indication of a concussion, Hunter said: No. No. We're evaluating. It's one of those things where you evaluate it for a few days and see how he is.
Asked about how Backstrom was doing Wednesday morning, Hunter said: He's fine. He's still got to be evaluated.
Sounds like this is pretty minor, I would expect him to play in the next two games, probably not missing any time at all.
I think Bourque will get about 8 games.
Yahoo! Keeper League (5 keepers)
G, A, Pts, +/-, PIM, FW, shots, hits, blocks, W, sv%, GAA, SO
C: Seguin, Toews, Krejci, Bjugstad, Nelson
RW: Tarasenko, Hayes, Vrbata, Jagr
LW: E. Kane, JVR, Soderberg, Killorn
D: OEL, Yandle, Green, Campbell
G: Halak, Anderson, Hiller
Limited Keeper - Keep 5
Auction draft with a budget of $600. Whatever is left becomes your acquisition budget for the season. At the end of the season 50% of your budget is carried over to the next year.
Keeper players are taxed +$10 for forwards with over 75 pts. +$5 for forwards under 74pts. +$0 for forwards under 50pts.
D = +$10 for 65pts +$5 for under 64pts +$0 under 40
G = +$10 for 32W +$5 for under 31W & +$0 under 15W
(G) (A) 25, (+/-) 5, (PIM) 3, (PPG) 7.5, (PPA) 5, (SHG) 10, (SHA) 7.5
(SOG) 1 (W) 50, (L) -20, (GA) -5, (SV) 2, (SHO) 50
from twitter:
kcarrera Katie Carrera
Nicklas Backstrom is wearing the usual gray jersey. Taking full part in practice drills, we'll see how this goes. #Caps
kcarrera Katie Carrera
Nicklas Backstrom told reporters he'll make the trip to California. #caps
SWhyno Stephen Whyno
More importantly Nick Backstrom said he's feeling good, going on trip. #Caps
Last edited by wendelclark17; January 5, 2012 at 11:11 AM.
Let's hope this means he'll be in the lineup... can't afford a speed bump right now, my boy Ovie is on fire!
Backstrom and Semin now switching sweaters. Backstrom donning the grey one, Semin back to the white jersey. #Caps
Nicklas Backstrom (head) will not be available on Saturday.
It was feared that Backstrom sustained a concussion after he was elbowed in the head on Tuesday. Those feared were alleviated when he skated on Thursday and Friday, but he didn't participate in Washington's Saturday morning skate. Capitals coach Dale Hunter portrayed this is a case of him erring on the side of caution and not evidence that Backstrom has suffered a setback. Consider him day-to-day for now.
Source: Stephen Whyno on Twitter Jan 7 - 3:19 PM
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C (4): Hayes, Bonino, White, Bozak
LW (4): Aho, Huberdeau, K Connor, Gourde
RW (4): Perry, Boeser, Tuch, Zucker
F (1):Labanc
D (4): Barrie, Theodore, Faulk, Shattenkirk
G (1): Lehner
Bench: (C) Kerfoot, (RW) Silfverberg, (LW) Bertuzzi (D) Q Hughes, R Murray, D'Angelo (G) Demko, Markstrom,