Comments on: KYLE OKPOSO DIAGNOSED WITH H1N1 FLURW stays on LI; Weight now out 4-6 weeks

By: neologizer

neologizer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:43:34 +0000

Flu comes around every year. The currently circulating H1N1 is milder then most seasonal varieties. This media fueled hysteria is amazing seeing how the seasonal flu kills 40,000 a year and sends a million to the hospital every year anyway. What’s going on in the NHL is a reflection of what’s going on in population as a whole

That being as it is this bodes badly for the Isles. Wash your hands all you want but >50% of Flu transmission is through microdroplets (ie sneezing and inhalation).

If KO has it then Schremp is going to get plenty of opportunities to play in the next few weeks (if he stays healthy)

By: UIF

UIF — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:31:14 +0000

Comeau too? Hmm…if that’s the case, this thing’ll probably hit even more of the players before it’s through. Maybe we get to see what Trevor Smith is made of by the end of this after all.

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:47:07 +0000

Rob Carlin just said Blake Comeau left and is not feeling well… and with Okposo & Weight out to expect Schremp in.
Sigh- from practically healthy to stretched thin as thread in a matter of days.

By: nassaubaby

nassaubaby — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:11:42 +0000

feel better KO, i hope Schremp’s given a chance and finally happy belated CB!!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:01:12 +0000

annnnnnnnnd here come the injuries

By: Nawrockstar

Nawrockstar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:20 +0000

Get well Kyle… You will be missed
Now it’s time to give Schremp a chance and see if Comeau breaks to the net once again

By: Jethro09

Jethro09 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:15 +0000

If Weight and KO are out of the lineup, there has to be a spot for Schremp. Perfect opportunity to get him in the lineup and let him show what he can do. Schremp didn’t have any training camp with the Isles and hasn’t gotten into too many games. If Gordon wants him to play center, let him center the fourth line and move either Thompson or Park up to another line. If they don’t let Schremp play, they’ll never know if he can be a contributor.

By: Jethro09

Jethro09 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:37:21 +0000

Lets start up the injury/illness carousel…

By: bob l

bob l — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:16 +0000

wow, the team’s got the built-in 4-0 loss excuse all lined up tonight, lets see if they cash that ticket in or not

By: mikef

mikef — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:46 +0000

will we see JJ??!?

By: TuxTax

TuxTax — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:06 +0000

International Airports and I also heard that after excessive exercise you are more prone to H1N1. Get Well Soon Kyle.

By: OJK

OJK — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:19:18 +0000

4-6 Weeks ? How does it take so long to figure that out. Sounds like he has the exact same “upper body injury” that I’m recovering from,… i.e. broken collarbone. Why the Cloak and Daggar on the Injuries all the time. NFL Teams says what they are within hours, doesn’t see to prevent them from winning games.