Sunday, October 11, 2009

Brett Carson out 4-6 weeks with broken wrist

Brett Carson (top right) skates towards the bench after snapping his wrist Friday
(Photo by "akoszuta')

Top defenseman and alternate captain Brett Carson is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken wrist. Carson was injured when he was checked into the boards Friday night against Portland. 

Nicolas Blanched will serve as acting alternate captain while Carson is out. Benn Olson will fill in on defense.