Canes defenseman Joni Pitkanen will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined for a couple of weeks, general manager Jim Rutherford said today.
UPDATE: Surgery was performed Thursday to repair torn cartilage. The procedure was performed by Dr. Marty Isbell at Rex Outpatient in Cary. Pitkanen will be out 2-4 weeks.
Pitkanen has skated this week in informal workouts at the RecZone in preparation for training camp but left the ice early on Wednesday. He had knee surgery early last season and missed eight games.
"I don't know exactly the nature of the injury but it is my understanding he will be out for a couple of weeks," Rutherford said. "My understanding of it is that it is minor."
Pitkanen led the Canes in average ice time last season (24:48) and was 15th in the NHL.
Rutherford is in Traverse City, Mich., for the NHL Prospects Tournament that ends today. He said Canes defenseman Michal Jordan suffered a knee injury last night but said he's hopeful the injury is not serious.
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any update
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Just hope that his knee will
Thu, 11/26/2009 - 03:39 — LynEscortsJust hope that his knee will get recover soon so that he can be back to the routines. It is just great to read about the progress. Thanks! London Escorts
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Tue, 11/24/2009 - 03:43 — FreeImageThat is bad news for all the members. I hope he gets recovered soon. It is not easy to undergo such surgeries when you are already old. free image hosting |Free Web Hosting|Free Hosting Directory
My friend's Mom just
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 22:51 — NaplesEstateMy friend's Mom just underwent one knee surgery. And she herself is a surgeon! Lol.. But frankly, I feel sorry to hear that such aged people still have to take the surgeries. Naples Real Estate |Naples Florida Homes For Sale|MLS Search Naples
Wow, the training camp is
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 05:09 — MonyChairWow, the training camp is quite strict then, lol.. I just wonder how can he take the knee surgery when the situation is not that supporting.. hair loss surgery
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Sat, 11/21/2009 - 03:21 — CandySunHm.. I can't imagine how it feels to undergo a surgery. But we can not change things at times. I just hope that he can be more careful next time. Sunglasses
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Fri, 11/13/2009 - 04:43 — ninaninaMy friend's Mom also had a knee surgery lately. It was painful and they spent a lot on medical cost. I hope this one will go well. Good luck! classified ads |job search|bathroom vanity
I am not a doctor so maybe I
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 07:16 — rashoodollisonI am not a doctor so maybe I am talking out my rear end but it seems this club may need better medical consultation. I know surgery is a last option but can't they do a better job of anticipating and going on a worst case scenario?
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Sat, 11/07/2009 - 07:15 — rashoodollisonHard to fault the Canes organization regarding this. Joni most likely reported the condition upon his arrival here - looks like the team moved quickly after observing his skating at the practice rink, with Friesen's input, and then MRI results.
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It is terrible to hear this.
Fri, 11/13/2009 - 05:34 — ConstructionIt is terrible to hear this. But sometimes you have to endure the pain to get a better end results. I hope the surgery will go well. construction industry
Well regardless
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 15:43 — esteban1949of the poor timing in finding out about the tear..at least it wasn't as bad as Roddy's was last year during the 5K run...and i am going to send Miss Rachel an email about removing those pesky spam postings...
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The injury was reported to
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 10:58 — Otag1The injury was reported to have occurred while he was training this summer in Finland. Hard to fault the Canes organization regarding this. Joni most likely reported the condition upon his arrival here - looks like the team moved quickly after observing his skating at the practice rink, with Friesen's input, and then MRI results.
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Fri, 09/11/2009 - 08:38 — HockeydogI was thinking the same thing Carolina2006. Seems like a reoccurring theme with this team. Some nagging injury is left to see if it will get better on it's own, then right as camp approaches someone needs surgery. I am not a doctor so maybe I am talking out my rear end but it seems this club may need better medical consultation. I know surgery is a last option but can't they do a better job of anticipating and going on a worst case scenario?
Yes, this is discouraging, but...
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 20:36 — wxray1It could be worse. Look at what the Hawks are going through with Hossa.
Let's hope this truly is minor. And I hope he didn't get it doing something like water skiiing or anything...
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Fri, 09/11/2009 - 02:51 — Carolina2006Why are all these injuries diagnosed 2 days before start of training camp???
They would have had all summer long to fix it...
Same happened a few years ago with Kaberle's shoulder.
This leaves a very bad taste and seems to be highly unprofessional...
Let's hope it's an accurate prognosis
Thu, 09/10/2009 - 10:50 — JRs_FaultJoni's minutes will be tough to replace if this extends into the season. There's no money & nobody still available even if JR had money to spend.