Good News: Johnny Boychuks Vision Seems to be Okay, Needed 90 Stitches

Really, REALLY scary stuff last night.

Really hope Johnny Rockets is okay. Guys a warrior! pic.twitter.com/MadAZwB4Jp

— The Morning Skate (@Morning_Skate) March 4, 2020

If you’ve followed the pod, you’ve known that we’re big Johnny Rocket guys. Whether it be him layin’ the body

Taking slap shots and only slap shots

Or cellying like he’s in the Wild Wild West

Boychuk is an absolute nailgun. Always has been, always will be. So when this happened last night we were obviously concerned but today it came out that his vision seems to be okay, he only needed 90 (ninety) stitches.

Boychuk Injury Update from Lou Lamoriello: “Johnny Boychuk is ok. Fortunately the skate blade just got the eyelid. It took 90 stitches for a plastic surgeon to fix. But he’ll be fine.” #Isles pic.twitter.com/vYfsx9MAYO

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 4, 2020

While traumatic and obviously painful, it’s good to see that Boychuk is relatively alright. We hate seeing stuff like that especially to a guy whose game we’ve talked about and greatly appreciate to this day. Prayers out to 55, I hope he gets back on the ice soon.

Oh, also, almost forgot.

Let’s hope he’s OK without calling him a “warrior”, what does that explain or predict?? He could have lifelong repercussions on this accident. No toughness will spare anyone that.

— Tragic Magic 💀 (@TragicMagicFilm) March 4, 2020

Could you be any more of a wet blanket? Yeah, Boychuk is a warrior and who are you to tell me otherwise? Piss off, pal.