Ersberg scare

By Rich Hammond on February 16, 2009 10:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (4) |

The skate had to be paused a few minutes ago when Erik Ersberg was doubled over on the ice. I didn't see exactly what happened, but it seemed like he might have had the wind knocked out of him by a shot. He's back in all the drills and seems fine now.

Also, for those who follow Kings prospects closely, Bill Ranford said that Jeff Zatkoff is likely to return from his injury and play for Ontario on Wednesday.

4 Comments

Bruce said:

Rich - Thank you very much for inquiring about Zatkoff.

February 16, 2009 11:33 AM

Anonymous said:

Thrashers just traded Schneider to the Habs for draft picks.

February 16, 2009 1:02 PM

variable

said:

hopefully, it was just as you said...wind knocked out...

a couple of former kings in the news today...:

- mathieu schneider leaves atlanta via lax to where it all started...montreal...

- dan bylsma...la hockey fave (kings/ducks) makes his debut as penguins coach this afternoon (i'm currently watching vs. islanders...early 3rd...2-2)

i'm sure yr on the local angle story about danny...three years removed from being a journeyman 4th line energy guy and now he's coaching malkin and crosby...good for him...!

February 16, 2009 1:14 PM

mrbrett7

said:

Saw that about Bylsma...always liked him.

February 16, 2009 2:19 PM

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