From: Avs WebsiteThe Colorado Avalanche announced today that forward Paul Stastny will miss approximately two to three weeks after undergoing surgery this afternoon to remove his appendix.
“Paul experienced some pain in his abdominal area today,” said Avalanche Head Athletic Trainer Matthew Sokolowski. “Further examination by our medical staff following practice determined he needed the procedure. We expect him to fully recover in two to three weeks.”
Stastny will miss his first games in the NHL after having appeared in all 82 during his rookie campaign and 46 this season. His 49 points (17g/32a) this season led the Avalanche in scoring.
The Avalanche center will also miss the NHL All-Star Game in which he was selected to participate on January 27. His appearance would’ve marked the seventh time that a son has followed his father in NHL All-Star competition.
Stastny will miss his first games in the NHL after having appeared in all 82 during his rookie campaign and 46 this season. His 49 points (17g/32a) this season led the Avalanche in scoring.
The Avalanche center will also miss the NHL All-Star Game in which he was selected to participate on January 27. His appearance would’ve marked the seventh time that a son has followed his father in NHL All-Star competition.
6 comments:
Ya have no idea how pissed and shocked I am right now lol.
It's a shame to... thing is, Avs NEED him. If they can stay in playoff contention until Sakic, Staz, and Smyth get back I think the Avs can be a good contender, but they will have to play without their primary scorers.
I'm worried...
Get well soon Paul
Tough break. Hard to believe he'd be a DU senior this year, but I guess being an NHL all-Star is a pretty acceptable substitute. :)
Stats absolutely made the right choice. Definitely the exception as most guys who take the early hike have a tough time making the show. The great thing is how close he has remained to the school, the program and his friends.
For me Staz is not only my representative for the Pios in the NHL but he's kind of my representative for my generation.
For Chrissake, can the Avs not get a break this season.
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