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Zednik looks good in return

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Seven months have passed since Richard Zednik almost died after a carotid artery in his neck was accidentally severed by the skate of teammate Olli Jokinen. Zednik missed the final 24 games as he recovered from the horrific injury, but today, he is upbeat and ready to resume his career. Zednik returned to South Florida from Slovakia this week, joining many of his Florida Panthers teammates for their daily informal workouts in Coral Springs. In his second practice Tuesday, Zednik looked ready to play. Zednik broke out on numerous occasions, his trademark speed and quick shot bringing mock cheers from his peers. The good-natured ribbing was welcomed. It was normal. And it can only mean one thing. Richard Zednik is back.

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Richard Zednik, Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images Richard Zednik, Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images

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September 10, 2008  10:21 AM ET
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Did he use to sing with Pearl Jam?

September 10, 2008  11:47 AM ET
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September 10, 2008  02:52 PM ET
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hes a great player BUT do any of these guys have any idea how to use a shaver?

September 10, 2008  03:53 PM ET
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Great news. I was watching that game when the injury happened and I really thought he was going to die.

September 10, 2008  04:32 PM ET
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These changes suck. Big time. The old one was was wayyyyyyy better. Oh well.

The leafs will make the play-offs!

September 10, 2008  04:36 PM ET
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hes a great player BUT do any of these guys have any idea how to use a shaver?

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I think he's afraid of anything sharp around his throat.

September 10, 2008  06:17 PM ET
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I wish him well............ except when playing in Philly.

September 10, 2008  09:30 PM ET
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Well. I'm glad all the changes I set up for this mornings fan nation worked.

September 10, 2008  09:54 PM ET
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"Zednik looks good in return"

No, he still looks like Mick Jagger's twin brother.

Glad to hear he's back, though.

September 10, 2008  11:20 PM ET
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Glad to see he's back on the ice. I'd seen someone get cut on the ice before, but never seen a skating fondue pot before...

September 10, 2008  11:46 PM ET
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I think he's afraid of anything sharp around his throat.
Hank Kingsley

There's always Nair.

September 11, 2008  07:06 AM ET
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Great to see him back. Good luck to Zednik...of course he'll need it playing for the Panthers this year.

 
September 11, 2008  10:38 AM ET
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I wish the guy good luck. He's going to need it in Florida.

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