DiPietro suffers eye injury vs. Penguins

Habsfan84 · 11-04-2007, 08:54 AM

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro was struck in the right eye by the stick of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in the second period Saturday night and didn't return.
New York coach Ted Nolan said DiPietro was hit in the eye, but added that he was able to walk out of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum following the 3-2 victory.
Islanders spokesman Chris Botta said the 26-year-old netminder did not suffer a severe eye injury, but DiPietro was taken from the arena to the office of team ophthalmologist Dr. Bruce Zagelbaum for an evaluation.
Nolan hugged DiPietro before the goalie left the building.
''I just asked him how he was and he said he was all right,'' captain Bill Guerin said.

Crosby charged the net with just over six minutes left in the second period and his stick came up into the cage portion of DiPietro's mask. DiPietro immediately skated toward the blue line and was attended to by Islanders trainers before skating to the tunnel to the dressing room.
''He (Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek) lifted my stick under his mask,'' Crosby said. ''I had no control over it.''
DiPietro was examined at Nassau Coliseum by team physician Dr. Damion Martins and remained in the building until post-game ceremonies honouring Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour were completed. He declined to speak to reporters on his way out.
Crosby was given a four-minute penalty for high-sticking.
DiPietro is in the second season of a landmark 15-year contract with the Islanders. He was sidelined by two concussions 12 days apart late last season, missing the final seven games and the playoff opener. He also had off-season surgery to repair a tear in his left hip.
Wade Dubielewicz came on in relief of DiPietro on Saturday and stopped one shot in the second period and six more in the third to earn his first victory of the season.

Boonader93 · 11-18-2007, 12:43 AM

When Is He Returning Or Is He All Ready Back?

Habsfan84 · 11-19-2007, 04:29 PM

He is still out and i'm not sure of his return time.

Habsfan84 · 11-21-2007, 03:35 PM

He is back

Boonader93 · 11-23-2007, 01:15 AM

Thats Good I Did Not Hear About That!!!

That Would Be A Bad Lost For New York!

Habsfan84 · 11-23-2007, 03:46 PM

Ya but i still dont think he is that good of a goalie.

11-04-2007, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	DiPietro suffers eye injury vs. Penguins UNIONDALE, N.Y. - New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro was struck in the right eye by the stick of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in the second period Saturday night and didn't return. New York coach Ted Nolan said DiPietro was hit in the eye, but added that he was able to walk out of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum following the 3-2 victory. Islanders spokesman Chris Botta said the 26-year-old netminder did not suffer a severe eye injury, but DiPietro was taken from the arena to the office of team ophthalmologist Dr. Bruce Zagelbaum for an evaluation. Nolan hugged DiPietro before the goalie left the building. ''I just asked him how he was and he said he was all right,'' captain Bill Guerin said. Crosby charged the net with just over six minutes left in the second period and his stick came up into the cage portion of DiPietro's mask. DiPietro immediately skated toward the blue line and was attended to by Islanders trainers before skating to the tunnel to the dressing room. ''He (Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek) lifted my stick under his mask,'' Crosby said. ''I had no control over it.'' DiPietro was examined at Nassau Coliseum by team physician Dr. Damion Martins and remained in the building until post-game ceremonies honouring Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour were completed. He declined to speak to reporters on his way out. Crosby was given a four-minute penalty for high-sticking. DiPietro is in the second season of a landmark 15-year contract with the Islanders. He was sidelined by two concussions 12 days apart late last season, missing the final seven games and the playoff opener. He also had off-season surgery to repair a tear in his left hip. Wade Dubielewicz came on in relief of DiPietro on Saturday and stopped one shot in the second period and six more in the third to earn his first victory of the season. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

11-18-2007, 12:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 718	When Is He Returning Or Is He All Ready Back? __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

11-19-2007, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	He is still out and i'm not sure of his return time. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

11-21-2007, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	He is back __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

11-23-2007, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 718	Thats Good I Did Not Hear About That!!! That Would Be A Bad Lost For New York! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

11-23-2007, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,588	Ya but i still dont think he is that good of a goalie. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum