Zednik’s Throat Cut By Skate Blade - In Stable Condition

Gossip On Sports - The Latest Dish On ... found this 2/14/2008 on www.hockeybeat.com [flag]

This is scary! Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik was rushed to a Buffalo area hospital after the skate blade of teammate Olli Jokinen struck the side of Zednik’s neck. Zednik skated over to the Panthers’ bench as blood poured onto the ice. Last I heard, he was undergoing surgery. Thanks to Iron Mike of Educated Bet for alerting me so quickly! This comes just a ... [link]

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When Macho=Stupid
Published 2/14/2008 by Jodie at Gossip On Sports - The Latest Dish On and Off the Field
... Yep, the correct answer is b. Despite the horrific accident Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik suffered in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, some egomaniacs players still dismiss the notion of neck guards. Some don’t find it comfortable, others think it provides a false sense of security, and still others don’t think it would have prevented a Zednik-like injury. ...

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