In the 2002 playoffs, the Leafs were dropping like flies. At one point in the second-round series against Ottawa, the Leafs had 10 different players out with injuries. Now, not all of them were big parts - third-string goalie Tom Barrasso was one of them. Still, though, Alyn McCauley was centering the number one line. People remember the incredible dominance of Gary Roberts - a one-man wrecking crew...
Avalanche forward Darcy Tucker, who missed the past eight games after a concussion, was activated from the injured reserve list and will be available tonight in Chicago. But Milan Hejduk is still out.
from Chip Alexander of the News & Observer, Canes forward Tuomo Ruutu said today that he has called Darcy Tucker of the Colorado Avalanche and apologized for the hit from behind that left Tucker with a concussion. Ruutu was suspended for three games by the NHL for the hit in Friday’s game in Denver. “It was a bad hit by me,” Ruutu said. “I wasn’t really worried about...
More photos » by Richard Lam - AP So the sailor says 'Where's the red light district?' And the hooker says 'Right behind Vesa!' What? What? He's...he's right behind me, isn't he? Fuuuuuu.... Browse more photos » You know, it's at times like this I like to head out into the chill fall air and enjoy the good things in life. Maybe go out walking in the countryside and savour the rich tapestry...
Avalanche veteran left wing Darcy Tucker probably won't be back anytime soon, but the fact he should be back at all this season might be considered a victory.
Click to enlarge1 of 2Head athletic trainer Matthew Sokolowski attends to Darcy Tucker #16 of the Colorado Avalanche after he was hit by Tuomo Ruutu of the Carolina Hurricanes as the officials difuse the players during NHL action on October 23, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
Colorado Avalanche forward Darcy Tucker has been released from the hospital Saturday, a day after suffering a concussion when he was checked into the boards by Carolina forward Tuomo Ruutu.
There was a scary moment last night during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche. Tuomo Ruutu from the Hurricanes leveled this dirty and illegal hit on Darcy Tucker from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Another thug NHL player being wrist slapped by the league. From AP- Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended three games by the NHL for a boarding of Darcy Tucker that knocked the Colorado Avalanche winger unconscious. Ruutu was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for boarding Tucker at 5:26 of the second period of [...]
Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended for three games (and forfeits $59,067.36 in salary) for boarding Colorado Avalance forward Darcy Tucker last night. This will now conclude...