Jordin Tootoo to miss 3-4 weeks with broken foot

by Dirk Hoag on Dec 14, 2009 10:10 AM EST

Struck by a Shea Weber slapshot Saturday night, Jordin Tootoo will now miss an extended period of time, according to the Nashville Predators' official Twitter account.

It's a tough break (pun thoroughly intended) for Tootoo, who has been bringing the combination of physical play and discipline that made him so productive two seasons ago, and he was even chipping in offensively on the third line alongside Marcel Goc. Who will get called up to take his spot? The guys at Admirals Short Shifts dug into this question yesterday.

Jordin Tootoo

#22 / Right Wing / Nashville Predators

Height: 5-9

Weight: 200

Born: Feb 02, 1983

	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	GTG	SOG	PCT
2009 - Jordin Tootoo	19	2	7	9	3	18	0	0	1	0	36	5.6

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Boo, hiss. He was really turning into a productive player. I think we’ll really miss him this time.

My vote is Thuresson as well. Been here before and was doing the right things, it just didn’t show on the scorecard.

How close is Wilson to playing up here Dirk? No chance he could get the call, right?

by Chris Burton on Dec 14, 2009 10:28 AM EST reply actions

I would recommend putting your question about Wilson to the guys at Admirals Short Shifts, they’re closer to that than I am. I would guess the biggest question with Colin is whether his groin issue has cleared up enough for him to go full-bore.

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by Dirk Hoag on Dec 14, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions

This is a bummer

Toots has looked like he really has found his stride this year. I love his new-found ability to draw penalties from other players who go after him based on his reputation, only to find him not retaliating. He’s one of those “heart and soul of the team” type players, and is always missed when not in the lineup. Would love to see Wilson come up but he may not be ready, I think the call will be Thuresson.

by hockeydekefreak on Dec 14, 2009 11:55 AM EST reply actions