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Alex Burrows Taken To The Hospital
by Paul on 04/21/15 at 02:52 PM ET
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During practice earlier today, Burrows was seen grabbing his wrist and asking for help while he skated off.
added 3:40pm, Mark Spector of Sportsnet was on the scene and followed a video report, watch below...
added 4:11pm,
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Commenting after the update here, if he had a broken rib they may have feared a collapsed lung. In fact, he may even have suffered a collapsed lung. If the rib is broken with enough force it can puncture the lung wall, very common in car accidents.
Posted by dwgs on 04/21/15 at 05:10 PM ET
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Unless he walks on his hands, why would one need a stretcher for a wrist injury?
Posted by Wings_in_NYC on 04/21/15 at 03:24 PM ET