Kovalchuk Out 3-5 Weeks With Broken Foot
October 26, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Atlanta Thrashers, Injuries
This is not the news the Atlanta Thrashers were hoping for. Star player, Ilya Kovalchuk, has been diagnosed with a broken foot and is expected to be out of the lineup for 3-5 weeks. It’s still so early in the season so hopefully he’ll heal nicely and be back with the team for most of December.
image: TSN
Thrashers GM, Don Waddell, said: “injuries are a part of the game. It’s very disappointing for Kovy and for us to lose him. Now it’s an opportunity for some other players to step up. The time that he’ll be lost, we’ll miss him, but our team will continue on and we’ll win hockey games.”
Kovy was off to a good start this season and had already racked up 10 points (nine goals, one assist) in eight games so I’m sure his absence will be felt. The team is 4-3-1 and are currently in the #2 spot in the Southeast Division and 10th overall in the Eastern Conference.
