blogs.newsobserver.com - 10/2/2008
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For Niclas Wallin, the timing couldn't have been worse. The Canes have a glut of defensemen and some tough decisions to make on a regular-season roster, and Wallin has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in the first preseason game against the Washington Capitals. While Wallin sat, ...
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On the Beat
IllegalCurve.com —
... Niclas Wallin (concussion) is hoping to get back into game action over the weekend. I don’t think the concussion will cost Wallin his starting position on the back-end. ...
Nashville Notes and Other News
Canes Country —
... . Nic Wallin was back on the ice at practice today after recovering from a concussion and claims to be feeling fine. Chip has a nice interview with Wallin on LSB . Rod Brind’Amour and Ray Whitney have also been skating lately and should be close to game ready. I believe that leaves Tim Conboy, Zach Boychuk, and Tuomo Ruutu as the only ones still technically injured and not practicing with the team. It seems hard to believe, but it’s just one more week until opening night. Are you ready?
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