This is so un real.
1st game that Jarome Iginla plays with the Pens , Crosby barely 2 mins. into the game has a puck deflect off a stick ( shot from his own teammate ) & has his jaw broken.
Out for the rest of the season.
Imagine the play offs too.
Ya know how superstitious hockey players can be.
Maybe some will think Iginla is a jinx!!!
But Pen player who took the shot " may feel bad ". ( not Iginla )
Reality & fact is accidents happen.
Bet though 70% of NHL players are either mildly or big time, believe in jinxes & superstitions.
Surprised more players & fans in the building are not hit more often with the puck.
90-100 mph shots.
Talking about pucks hitting the face area....earth had electricity,airplanes,radio,tv,cars,but still the goalies in the NHL in past days played with no masks !!! Gee a mask is an easy invention.
No wonder goalies back then let in " easy shots ".
They were divided in their attention.
50% was "try to stop the puck" & the other half was ...."hope that shot is low & not at my head"
PS " Happy Easter to all "
Think Jarome is a strong believer too.
Oh ya Jarome said he did not want to go to the Bruins ( no trade clause ) but agreed to go to the Pens. Bruins management tried hard to get him.
Knowing Boston Bruin players, they will use the snub to be extra " rough & tough " when they play the Pens.
Jarome also may be hit hard in the Bruins corners.
Lots of drama in sports.
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