Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was concerned in a automotive accident Wednesday evening in Detroit, the workforce introduced.
Andersson, having fun with a break day forward of Thursday’s matchup versus the Red Wings, was travelling to dinner on a scooter when he was struck by a car alongside a crosswalk. The 26-year-old was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital and underwent full testing earlier than being launched later that evening.
The Flames detailed the incident in an announcement by way of social media Thursday morning and offered an replace on his standing, itemizing the 6-foot-1 blueliner as day-to-day. He’ll stay with the workforce on its four-game street journey.
Flames normal supervisor Brad Treliving spoke with reporters on Thursday and offered additional particulars on the accident. He additionally thanked first responders and docs for his or her efforts.
“He was going by means of a crosswalk,” Treliving stated. “The excellent news – and an important factor – is that Ras is doing properly. He was transported by ambulance to Detroit Receiving Hospital.
“I need to ensure that we thank the medical employees there and particularly Dr. D. Our medical employees was in session with them and the oldsters on the hospital.”
Andersson seems to have averted any critical illnesses from the collision however received’t be within the lineup in opposition to Detroit and can proceed to be intently monitored by the membership’s medical employees.
“He is doing properly,” Treliving stated. “In good spirits. We’re fortunate. Very fortunate. It definitely might have been rather a lot worse. We need to ensure that we thank all these concerned (in his care) and let all people know that Ras is doing properly.
“He will not play tonight and we’ll take this actual sluggish … Not something that we’re overly involved about. However he received hit, so we will see how issues go over the following 24 hours and go from there.”
Treliving additionally confirmed alcohol wasn’t concerned on this case.
With out Andersson, teammate Dennis Gilbert — who has one help in 9 video games this season — will probably be referred to as into motion to skate alongside Michael Stone on Calgary’s third defensive pairing. Gilbert has tallied one purpose and 4 factors throughout 34 profession NHL contests.
Andersson is within the third season of a six-year, $27.3-million contract signed previous to the 2020-21 marketing campaign. His deal runs by means of 2025-26, carrying a $4.55-million cap hit per season.
The second-round choice from 2015 owns seven objectives and 34 factors in 51 video games this season, averaging a career-high 24:41 of ice time.
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