Markov out 3-4 months

[Burner]

...with a torn tendon from the skate of Carey Price.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=293425

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This is absolutely the worst thing that could have happened to the Habs this year. Yes, worse than Price stinking up the joint like he did last year post All-Star game. Worse than Gomez only scoring 50-some points. Worse than not having a 2nd line.

Our record without Markov since the lockout is 6-19-2. That's 14 of a possible 54 points

:|:|

 

[es_19]

snap. good thing i didn't pick him for my pool like i usually do. poor guy, when i saw him limp off, i thought he sprained it like i did...which is not pleasant..

 

[hextall27]

Oh my, time for Gainey to pull something crazy out of his hat. Ship Halak out for a suitable d-man??

 

[NNeves]

Huge ouch. A torn tendon is the type of injury that not only takes out a player while it's rehabing, but it can affect them still after they return by affecting their skating ability. Even when he returns I doubt he can be the same player this season.

 

[mclean_m]

Wow, huge blow for the Habs. I wonder if they will call up a dman from Hamilton (Weber?) or if Gainey will attempt to trade for a replacement?

 

[Big Tall]

Webber should be the first call-up. I was surprised when they sent him down so that's some good news at least.

It's horrible news that Markov will be out for that long, but one of the reasons this team was rebuilt was because it was too dependent on a few players. Now we'll see how much the overhaul can help that.

 

[sprague11]

They could not have suffered a worse loss.

 

[jasonsportscard]

ouch, lets hope he gets to a speedier recovery, missing him will hurt. Webber has been called up, i hope he can do well, if not maybe gainey will pull up Subban and we can see him do his thing

 

[stjust33]

DAMN! I have Markov on both my fantasy teams. I love that guy!

 

[kylebmtl]

that is all.

 

[sholi2000]

DAMN! I have Markov on both my fantasy teams. I love that guy!

I hear ya, talk about losing 60+ points

That will teach him for crashing Carey

 

[Kehfee]

You know the Oilers have a lot of puck moving dmen.

 

[sholi2000]

I say let them play with what they have, and or bring up Weber or Subban. No need to get excited............yet

 

[cburt]

That's a dam shame. Too bad for Markov, and for the Canadiens.

 

[paulxing]

Totally sucks. Maybe it'll get him well rested for our cup run in june!

 

[supercec]

Yeah that really sucks. I still don't even see it when I watch the replays. The Habs should stand Pat for at least half a dozen games and see from there. A prime (or even good) puck moving defenceman would cost an arm and a leg and teams know Montreal is desperate.

You never know, a guy like Subban or Weber could step in and breakthrough, or Mara could meet the potential that he had early in his career, or Gill........ oh nevermind