The media is overreacting to the fact that Chris Pronger is scratched for tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Pronger has an "upper body injury" according to Flyers GM Paul Holmgren. He was seen skating hard for 30 minutes after the morning skate today. That's when the media's controversy alarms went ballistic.
Just because Pronger is still probably suffering from the sore wrist injury he sustained blocking a shot a week ago, does not mean he is in the dog house because he is skating hard after practice. That's why it is an upper body injury, it does not stop him from pushing himself rather than glide around taking it easy.
In terms of tonight's game, I'm not surprised like some writer's were that Brian Boucher is getting the call tonight in net. According to Sam Carchidi of the Inky, Boush is 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA, and .935 save percentage. It will be interesting to see how Pronger's replacement, Nick Boynton, molds in with the defense to see if he can find a stable partner.
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