The Boston Bruins Twitter site has reported that David Krejci has been diagnosed with the H1N1 Virus. Krejci will be out of tonight’s line up against the Montreal Canadiens. Krejci will be isolated from the rest of the team until he is symptom and fever free for 24 hours. This is another huge blow to an ailing line up for the B’s.
“Like most people, we are taking many precautions to try to prevent our players and staff from contracting the H1N1 virus,” said Chiarelli. “Our medical staff is working with David to get him healthy as soon as possible, and our players and staff will continue to take precautions with hopes of preventing the spread of the virus to others in the organization.” *from BostonBruins.com
USA Hockey, with guidance from its Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Stuart, has issued the following information regarding the H1N1 infection, including some basic recommendations to reduce the likelihood of spreading the infection.
Capitals forward Quintin Laing is the third know case of swine flu in as many days across the NHL. Laing did not play Tuesday and is expected to miss at least the next 2 games. Laings case also seems isolated like Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smidand and Colorado’s goalie Peter Budjah where none of his teammates seem to be infected with this illness.
Philly’s Simon Gagne had double hernia surgery along with hip surgery back in 2006-2007 and is now facing the possibility of another one.
