[Lefty Noob]

This comes from the AP, post-Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals:
"Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward suffered an 'upper body' injury late in the first period. Ward, who is seeking his third Stanley Cup title, returned in the third period but got banged up again while blocking a shot with his right skate. Carolina center Doug Weight suffered an apparent shoulder injury on the first shift of the third period. The former Oilers All-Star returned to the bench late in the session but did not take the ice thereafter."

What kind of an impact do you see the Ward and Weight injuries having on Saturday's game?

[blueandwhite]

um, HUGE.
But not deadly. It shall inspire, just as injury sustained and elevated the sabres, i am sure (until they could take no more).
It's about time carolina had some hurting. they've sailed through this relatively injury free after they lost Cole pre post season.
Funny, too, Weight was really getting in his groove - Edmonton fans are most likely delirious over this news. they HATE him.

[Lefty Noob]

Doug Weight is officially OUT for Game 6. The AP is calling it "an apparent right shoulder injury" suffered early in the third period on Wednesday. Coach Peter Laviolette made the announcement during his press conference today. How in the world do they try and replace Weight?

[Lefty Noob]

Another injury update from the AP: "Dwayne Roloson, the Oilers' only goalie in their first 18 playoff games, skated in practice with his teammates on Friday. But because of the right knee sprain sustained in the Stanley Cup finals opener, he was reduced to shooting pucks instead of dropping down to stop them." When asked if he could play in Game 6 or 7, he smiled and answered, "I don't think so." Well, what do YOU think?

[pete_b]

I think that even if Roloson was healthy enough to play that the Oilers should stick with Markkanen. Markkanen is not only playing well as a goalie, he is been a great inspiration to the team. Remember this is his first post-season work. He is taking the place of a proven veteran goalie. And he is up against the fiercest, quickest offense in the NHL. I think Markkanen should stay even if Roloson is ready to play.