Injury Report: Dec. 29 update: Couturier (head) likely to play tonight

[Ambrose]

Bring back Lindros

Hes only 38

[JoeFlyer]

Originally Posted by Flyersfan182018

Bring back Lindros

Hes only 38

Give him a 2 week deal so he can warm up for the Alumni game

[Codith]

It sucks loving a team that is undeniably cursed by black magic

[RoDu]

the Winter Classic is turning into the Madden Curse

[Claude Reigns]

If this keeps up, for the Winter Classic we'll be using centers from the ECHL.

[Ryker]

Well, at least it's truly going to be a classic then

[sa cyred]

Originally Posted by Claude Reigns

If this keeps up, for the Winter Classic we'll be using centers from the ECHL.

Theres a reason why people are saying the Phantoms are playing TWO winter classics this year

[JoeFlyer]

At this rate I say we ice 16 enforcers at the classic and go proper old school on the Rangers... Last one in the game pays the dinner tab

[Sawdalite]

Originally Posted by sa cyred

Theres a reason why people are saying the Phantoms are playing TWO winter classics this year

I suppose it is possible... actually even likely at this rate... for a depth player to play in two outdoor games.

[RespectTheMajor]

Originally Posted by JoeFlyer

At this rate I say we ice 16 enforcers at the classic and go proper old school on the Rangers... Last one in the game pays the dinner tab

I like this idea

[MsWoof]

Holmgren said Couturier has been released from hospital.

[Giroux tha Damaja]

Originally Posted by MsWoof

Holmgren said Couturier has been released from hospital.

Good news for Couturier. Bad news for the Flyers that he was even still in the Hospital.

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Sunday, December 18 update:

Per the Flyers' official site:

Holmgren on Couturier: Sean was released from the hospital today & will be re-evaluated tomorrow. He is day to day with a head injury.

Per Sam. C at the Inquirer:

GM Paul Holmgren says it is still unknown whether Couturier has a concussion

Per Wayne Fish:

flyers gm paul holmgren: couturier released from pennsylvania, to be reevaluated Monday for head injury.

[MountainHawk]

Originally Posted by Giroux tha Damaja

Good news for Couturier. Bad news for the Flyers that he was even still in the Hospital.

That's just unknown at this point. They might have been worried about potential skull fracture or swelling.

[Giroux tha Damaja]

Originally Posted by MountainHawk

That's just unknown at this point. They might have been worried about potential skull fracture or swelling.

The fact that they wanted to keep him for two days, even if it only was for observation, is not suggestive of anything good regarding the nature of his injury.

[MountainHawk]

Originally Posted by Giroux tha Damaja

The fact that they wanted to keep him for two days, even if it only was for observation, is not suggestive of anything good regarding the nature of his injury.

1 day .. he was kept overnight and released today, about 24 hrs after the injury.

[Giroux tha Damaja]

Originally Posted by MountainHawk

1 day .. he was kept overnight and released today, about 24 hrs after the injury.

True (I work overnight, my sense of time gets screwed up). At any rate, I think you get what I was saying.

[Beef Invictus]

I'm with the Damaja on this one

[MountainHawk]

Originally Posted by Giroux tha Damaja

True (I work overnight, my sense of time gets screwed up). At any rate, I think you get what I was saying.

I was kept overnight for observation after a car accident when my worst injury was stitches on my head, due to the fact that my head hit the steering wheel. So when I hear 'overnight for observation', I hear 'docs playing CYA'.

[kimmofan44]

Originally Posted by Flyersfan182018

Bring back Lindros

Hes only 38

i just met lindros at a signing at the mall on friday, he's still built like lou farigno and looks ready t jump on the ice right now!

[Jumping]

Originally Posted by MountainHawk

I was kept overnight for observation after a car accident when my worst injury was stitches on my head, due to the fact that my head hit the steering wheel. So when I hear 'overnight for observation', I hear 'docs playing CYA'.

You have to remember that if he went "home" it would be Briere's kids taking care of him.

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The brief update Monday, December 19 from the Flyers through Tim P. (CSN Philly) is that Couturier is "doing better."

Flyers say Couturier doing better: remains out with "head injury"

From Wayne Fish:

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren: "Sean Couturier (head injury) was reevaluated today and is doing well. Will follow up with doctors tomorrow.''

[MountainHawk]

So that means tomorrow it is a concussion and he's getting worse, right?

[Larry44]

Originally Posted by MountainHawk

I was kept overnight for observation after a car accident when my worst injury was stitches on my head, due to the fact that my head hit the steering wheel. So when I hear 'overnight for observation', I hear 'docs playing CYA'.

And I hear 'docs looking out for the best interests of their patients' as yet unknown injuries.'

They kept him overnight in case - and let him out because there were no issues. That's a GOOD thing.

[Krishna]

Panotch say he isnt concussed but is sore

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/flyers...442&feedID=695

DENVER -- Sean Couturier, who may or may not have a concussion, is “doing well,” according to general manager Paul Holmgren.

Couturier, struck in the head by a shot from Kimmo Timonen in Saturday’s loss to Boston, was re-evaluated on Monday and will follow up with his doctors on Tuesday.

A source said he has general soreness, but is not concussed.