Giroux playing Wed. in Dallas?
DALLAS _ Claude Giroux didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the lineup Wednesday night in Dallas.
Giroux playing Wed. in Dallas?
Sam Carchidi, Inquirer Staff Writer
DALLAS _ Claude Giroux didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the lineup Wednesday night in Dallas.
The Flyers’ star center had been sidelined with a concussion since Dec. 10 and has missed the last four games.
Speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s practice at the American Airlines Arena, Giroux said he didn’t have any problems, and that “if it keeps feeling better and better,” he would probably be in the lineup “pretty soon.”
As soon as Wednesday against the Dallas Stars?
“Maybe,” he said.
Giroux, 23, had contact for the first time since he returned to practice on Sunday. He battled defenseman Braydon Coburn at one point. “I went in the corners with Coby and told him to hit me a little bit,” he said with a smile.
GM Paul Holmgren said Giroux has been cleared to play, and that he is officially listed as "day to day."
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Sidewinder7, I think you are underestimating the pressure in the NHL. It is not as easy to make the playoffs as it used to be in the old days. 8 out of 15 teams make it, which is slightly above the .500 mark. Plus, there is a salary cap and consequently the teams are much closer in terms of overall talent and ability. Only two seasons ago, the Flyers were only able to qualify in game #82, have you already forgotten that? There definitely is a danger of the Flyers pushing G back on the ice prematurely.— flyerdommo
