Getty Images The Florida Panthers added another player to the suspension injury ranks on Wednesday, as Sean Bergenheim was unable to attain medical clearance, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald.
Bergenheim joins defensive center Marcel Goc and blueliner Erik Gudbranson has Panthers dealing with injury-related suspensions.
The 28-year-old forward suffered a groin injury in October while playing in Finland. On the bright side, Panthers assistant GM Mike Santos told Richards that there’s been no word of an impending surgery.
One other silver lining from this situation is that a couple familiar veterans could benefit. Marek Svatos and Alex Kovalev are currently on training camp tryouts, so this news should at least increase their chances.
(Of course, one or more of the team’s many prospects could claim those open spots, too.)
Bergenheim put up an unusual stat line with Florida last season, notching a career-high 17 goals but only collecting six assists for 23 points in 62 games. He’s in the second campaign of a four-year, $11 million deal that expires after the 2014-15 season.
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At least he’s still rich and handsome.
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He also thinks the Rangers faced an identity crisis.
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No other defenseman has four goals in first five playoff games.
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Jarome Iginla’s name might come up.
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Torey Krug might eat for free in Boston.
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He took a puck and maybe a stick to the kisser.
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Impressive flash of the glove by Hank.
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New York Rangers forward was stirring the pot for a while.
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Looks like Dougie Hamilton is the odd man out.
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He’s been out with a broken hand.
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He avoided a fight in Game 4.
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Desperation calls for tinkering.
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Report: NHL confirms agreement with Gosbee group to buy Coyotes
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This saga isn’t quite over yet.
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Kids will learn how to hit later.
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Brassard says Marchand ‘doesn’t show any respect for his opponents’
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This sounds a bit familiar.
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McKenzie: Canucks interested in Kings assistant Stevens for coaching job
May 25, 2013, 10:51 AM EDT
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He was Philly’s coach for four years.
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Playoffs tonight: Bruins and Red Wings look to finish things in Game 5
May 25, 2013, 9:57 AM EDT
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Chicago and New York look to live another day.
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His blue line experience was missed.
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One loss away from elimination.
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Dream match-up: Winterhawks, Seth Jones, advance to Memorial Cup final against Mooseheads
May 25, 2013, 1:03 AM EDT
Future of the NHL.
