Junk Intact, Thoresen Is Ready to Block Shots Again

After nearly losing a man-bit, Patrick Thoresen is relieved to be recovering and nearing game-ready form. He reports that he was wearing a cup, a question some have raised, but a slapshot from Mike Green dented it and caught flesh due to Thoresen's prone position. After Paul Holmgren relayed the information that Thoresen may have suffered a ruptured testicle, and might lose it, we were happy to hear this wasn't the case. So will he dive to block a shot when he's cleared to play? You bet.

“Next time I get an opportunity to block a shot, I will be down there again,” he said. “That’s my job. And that’s why I get the ice time, too. I am sacrificing myself for the team and that’s what it is all about, especially now in the playoffs.

“When you have that in the room --- that mentality of everyone sacrificing for each other, you can go a long way. And that’s what we have here.”

Jesus. Can't say I'd be able to make the same promise... Thoresen's availability for tonight's game is not yet known, but there's definitely a chance he'll play. We'll be there with cups on.

>>Thoresen recovering quickly from horrific groin injury [Daily Local]

Comments

[TheCoz]

That is the most painful looking face I think I've ever seen.

[Joe]

Sucks for him with the injury and all, but Sammy should be playing for him anyway. Thoresen does some really good things on the ice, but he also does some really bad things. That's why Edmonton waived him. Sammy, on the other hand, rarely makes a mistake.

[digi]

Since there was no need for surgery... would it still be acceptable to nickname Patrick "The Krukker"...?

And Joe, I beg to differ. Thoreson and Kappenen are basically the same player. They both are fast, reliable and have a complete lack of scoring touch.

Only thing is... Thoreson is much... much younger.

[Joe]

Glad to hear he's going to be okay. Hate to see that happen to anybody.

Okay, that's a lie. I wouldn't really feel bad if it happened to Briere.