Oh my, ouch, poor Zednik! I have heard of this happening, but I am in shock that it has happened to one of our Panthers.

I wonder couldn't they make the skates safer that way things like this wouldn't happen?

Richard Zednik

terible thing to happend not just to Zednik and Florida Phantes,but also to Buffalo fans,who once more have to see such ugly injury after Clint Malarchuk throt was cut by Tuttle skate back in 1989.

I saw this last night, that is just horrible and I wish the best to Richard, and hope that he will be fine. God Bless him and his family.

And to answer your question Ruth. I dont think skate manufactors can prevent this from happening, The players like their skates sharp.

that looked horrible the second it happened...good then hes stable now

its a horrible accident and I hope Zednik recovers from this to be healthy again. i agree that this kind of thing is a freak accident, but i don't think anyone can do something to prevent it unless hockey players start wearing chainmail or neck braces while they play (both which are very unlikely to happen). the whole point of skates is to keep them sharp so you can skate better on them.

Throughout minor hockey players wear neck guards which would have prevented significant injury in this incident. I'm pretty sure it was after the Malarchuk incident that the league implemented a rule making goalies where a neck protector. I doubt it will happen for but you never know.

They had a huge get well card at the game tonight. It was loaded with get well wishes.

It sounds like he is expected to make a full recovery. The doctors are saying he should be released from the hospital in the next couple days.

John

Hiya! He should be home on Tuesday but I don't think we will see him back on the ice until next season.

John, did you sign his get well card? I didn't get the chance to

Have a good one!