Devastating hit
With 28.5 seconds left in the period, Colorado's Ryan Smyth took a very unfortunate hit. Jack Johnson delivered a check, one that wasn't particularly vicious, but the hit took place right where the benches end and the boards begin. Smyth appeared to be out cold for at least a few moments, then was awake and moving his arms and legs. (I did see him moving his legs a bit, when I went back to replay it). The medical staff is securing his neck and putting him on a stretcher board at the moment.
Rich,
Thanks for your dedication and hard work. The hit was not dirty, but looks like bad timing for Smyth. Klemms shove was not good. Nobody wants to see someone taken off on a stretcher.
Jack is really hustling out there and even though he makes some defensive mistakes, he IS only a rookie. I really like the track he is on, and with a little bit more experience he will be amazing!
Rich, thanks for the continuous updates