Pens' prospect Kirill Tankov will miss a lot of time after horrible hit from behind
The prognosis for Pittsburgh Penguins' draft pick Kirill Tankov is not good. The 20-year-old was hit from behind during a game in Russia Monday and had to be stretchered off the ice. Doctors have now assessed the injury to Tankov's neck, and say he will miss around a year of action.
Tankov, who is said to be conscious and doing well, will undergo surgery Tuesday for the injury. Meanwhile, Artyom Maltsev, the player who hit Tankov from behind, has been suspended for three games. Here's video of the hit and aftermath.
Tankov was playing for SKA-Neva of the VHL, which serves as the KHL's minor league system, at the time of the injury.
Source: Sport-Express.ru
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