Should Adam Burish really undergo knee surgery right now?
The following statement was issued today by Chicago Blackhawks Head Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry: “Adam Burish went into the boards on Sunday night in Minnesota and injured his right knee. When a player like him leaves the ice it is always concerning, and unfortunately he suffered an ACL tear. He will undergo a reconstruction as soon as possible and we anticipate a complete recovery. His return will take approximately six months.” Burish, 26, has recorded 309 penalty minutes and 17 points (10G, 7A) in 156 regular-season games over the last three years with the Blackhawks. Chicago’s ninth choice (282nd overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Burish registered career highs with six goals and nine points in 66 regular-season contests last season before collecting five points (3G, 2A) in 17 tilts during his Stanley Cup Playoff debut. Sources: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?
Blackhawks right-winger Adam Burish out six months due to knee injury By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks right-winger Adam Burish will be out for six months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a pre-season game against Minnesota on Sunday. The team’s physician, Dr. Michael Terry, said Burish will soon undergo reconstructive knee surgery. He added the team expects Burish to make a complete recovery. The 26-year-old Burish has 309 penalty minutes, 10 goals and seven assists in 156 regular-season games over the last three seasons with Chicago. Sources: http://www.google.
