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 Jan 7 2008, 04:40 PM
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According to Zipay:
QUOTE When Henrik Lundqvist didn't play against Vancouver, I suggested that there could be more than meets the eye. There had been whispers about Henrik's dad undergoing surgery a few weeks ago, and Lundqvist finally spoke about it with John Dellapina. His father Peter is recovering from brain surgery, and his dad has certainly been on his mind.
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Jan 7 2008, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(Rick91981 @ Jan 7 2008, 11:40 AM)  According to Zipay: Did he say if he thought it was directly impacting his play on the ice? Because he could still have his father on his mind but concentrate when he plays. If it is having an "effect" (ooo buzz word!) then he should not be playing. I don't want him to pull a Marbury either and take off a month.. |
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Jan 7 2008, 04:58 PM
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 Wisdom of the ages Posts: 1,553 Joined: 17-December 07 I Like: Lundqvist I Don't Like: Redden, Dolan, Sather & Rozsival |
If your father was going through something like that, wouldn't it affect your concentration? Of course it would if you have at least a normal relationship there.
Rangers should give him some time off and play Valiquette every day until Hank returns. The way they are playing, it's not even a certainty that they will make the playoffs. But they might even play a tighter defense with Vali in there. -------------------- Chocolate makes your clothes shrink
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Jan 7 2008, 05:01 PM
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 What it do, nephew? Posts: 5,747 Joined: 16-March 07 From: Boston I Like: Your mom I Don't Like: Your dad |
JP also says that his father is getting better, but the recovery is slow. No idea on if he is out of the woods yet.
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Jan 7 2008, 05:01 PM
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 Member Posts: 418 Joined: 14-April 07 From: LI, NY I Like: The prime rib sandwich on the 2nd level I Don't Like: $9 dollar beers |
His dad was actually admitted to the hospital around Thanksgiving according to a Swedish paper. Right after the SO vs NJ on 12/9 is when they included it in the game recap since he mentioned something about that win being for him.
Since then he's been pretty bad in comparison to the beginning of the season so I would think the two are related. -------------------- "So I'd say to our fans, 'Have faith in us. Stick with us. We're going to battle our way through this, and we're going to make you proud of us.' "
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Jan 7 2008, 05:02 PM
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What it do, nephew? Posts: 5,747 Joined: 16-March 07 From: Boston I Like: Your mom I Don't Like: Your dad |
He had a aynuism(sp?) on the flight back to Sweden after the Rangers-Stars game and had brain surgery without telling Henrik or Joel.
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Jan 7 2008, 06:26 PM
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 Die, Colby, Die Posts: 9,112 Joined: 10-December 07 From: The Ville. I Like: Me. I Don't Like: Those of you who aren't me. |
You gotta believe that this is at least partially the reason Hank hasn't been able to focus lately. I don't care what he says; when your dad is going through something like that, it has a huge affect on you. Best wishes to Mr. Lundqvist and Henrik and Joel.
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Jan 7 2008, 07:11 PM
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 Tampon Attorney Posts: 10,522 Joined: 15-March 07 I Like: Hot Bitch Henrik I Don't Like: olive loaf |
I had a characteristically brilliant piece all ready to go for the front page that completely dispelled the fatigue theory, and suggested that distractions, especially this one, were the reason why Henrik has been slumping.
Thanks a lot, Zipper. Jerk. |
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Jan 7 2008, 07:58 PM
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Member Posts: 1,831 Joined: 20-March 07 From: Lawn Guyland I Like: the Mets I Don't Like: LeBron James |
QUOTE(lennynyr @ Jan 7 2008, 11:58 AM) If your father was going through something like that, wouldn't it affect your concentration? Of course it would if you have at least a normal relationship there. Rangers should give him some time off and play Valiquette every day until Hank returns. The way they are playing, it's not even a certainty that they will make the playoffs. But they might even play a tighter defense with Vali in there. He should not be playing then, he is impacting the whole team doing that. Not fair. |
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Jan 7 2008, 08:20 PM
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Die, Colby, Die Posts: 9,112 Joined: 10-December 07 From: The Ville. I Like: Me. I Don't Like: Those of you who aren't me. |
QUOTE(leetchie69 @ Jan 7 2008, 02:58 PM) He should not be playing then, he is impacting the whole team doing that. Not fair. Everyone knows how competitive Lundqvist is; he wants to play and win every single night. He could be in a bit of denial about his father's ailment distracting him. He told Zipay that it wasn't distracting him at all...but let's be realistic. It almost surely is a little bit. He might think that leaving the team for personal reasons would be unfair. -------------------- |
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Jan 7 2008, 08:29 PM
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What it do, nephew? Posts: 5,747 Joined: 16-March 07 From: Boston I Like: Your mom I Don't Like: Your dad |
I'll take a distracted Lundqvist over Valiquette. Sorry Stevie, but unless it is back-to-backs or Lundqvist is tired I dont want you in. Decent backup though.
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Jan 7 2008, 10:31 PM
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 Living la vida mediocridad. Posts: 8,761 Joined: 16-March 07 From: New Jersey, where the weak are killed and eaten. I Like: Ponies. I Don't Like: Sean Avery. |
Henke probably also wanted to go just to get his mind off it for a little while. I know I did when my old man wasn't doing so good. Doing nothing is a surefire way to lose your fucking mind.
-------------------- Abandon all hope. Prepare for the Weirdness. Get familiar with Cannibalism.
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Jan 8 2008, 12:23 AM
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 God is great, Beer is good, and People are crazy Posts: 11,161 Joined: 16-March 07 From: Delray Beach, Florida I Like: '94 Rangers I Don't Like: Post '94 Rangers |
If we had Bob Clarke he would have traded him by now.
--------------------  One Sunday, God invented soccer, gave it to Juve, and said "Go around the world and teach it!" |
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Jan 8 2008, 12:57 AM
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Living la vida mediocridad. Posts: 8,761 Joined: 16-March 07 From: New Jersey, where the weak are killed and eaten. I Like: Ponies. I Don't Like: Sean Avery. |
QUOTE(Hockey101 @ Jan 7 2008, 07:23 PM) If we had Bob Clarke he would have traded him by now. Clarke would have killed that prospect in the womb. Clarke hates goalies. I always thought he was jealous that Parent got two Smythes and he got none. -------------------- Abandon all hope. Prepare for the Weirdness. Get familiar with Cannibalism.
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