The Winnipeg Jets are gearing up for a Stanley Cup Playoff run, so the last thing that they needed was a devastating injury to a veteran like
Nino Niederreiter.
Unfortunately, reports are now emerging from Winnipeg revealing that the veteran winger has suffered a devastating injury, with a 2-mm cut to his achilles, but has reportedly avoided a long-term absence.
Nino Niederreiter narrowly avoided a serious Achilles injury 😳
He is a game-time decision for tomorrow.
This certainly isn't the first time we've seen a skate blade result in a serious injury, so the Jets and Neiderreiter will no doubt be very thankful that this one wasn't a long-term injury, as it could have been the type of incident that ended a career.
According to the report from John Lu, Neiderreiter is a game-time decision for the team's Tuesday matchup, and with a showdown against the Colorado Avalanche looming in the playoffs, he's a possibility of a quick return. In 75 games this season, the veteran has 18 goals and 33 points, and provides great experience and leadership in the Jets bottom-six, and if they are to make a deep run, they'll need him to get back on the ice at 100%.
Nino Niederreiter is speaking to the media today. He said he is feeling good to go after getting 8 stitches in his leg.
He also said the cut was very close to his achilles, but no damage as the cut protection socks saved him. All stitches are out now.
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CAN THE JETS WIN THE STANLEY CUP WITHOUT A HEALTHY NINO NEIDERREITER? APRIL 15 81 ANSWERS |
| YES | 32 | 39.5 % |
| NO | 49 | 60.5 % |
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