Statement From Florida Panthers RW Richard Zednik Upon His Return to South Florida

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers RW Richard Zednik today released the following statement upon his return to South Florida on Friday.

“It is great to return home to South Florida. I would personally like to thank our head athletic trainer David Zenobi, Buffalo medical director Dr. Bisson, Buffalo General Hospital’s medical staff including Dr. Noor, Dr. Curl and Dr. McCormack all who acted quickly to ensure that I received the best care and treatment  Additionally, my heart felt thanks goes out to the entire staff at Buffalo General Hospital, Mr. Alan Cohen and the entire Florida Panthers organization, the Buffalo Sabres organization, HSBC Arena personnel and the Buffalo community who made this challenging time in my life manageable for my wife, Jessica and I.”

“Words cannot express the sincere appreciation that I have for the outpouring of support that my family and I have received during this difficult time. I would like to thank my teammates, our fans, as well as hockey fans from around the world for their kind thoughts and words, which undoubtedly helped me persevere and recover from the incident that occurred last Sunday night. I would also like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support and get well wishes that I received from everyone in my native country of Slovakia. I want everyone to know that I am recovering and feeling well and hope to return to the ice as soon as I feel medically fit.”

The Florida Panthers organization asks that you continue to respect the privacy of Richard and his family at this time.

Zednik, 32, suffered an arterial laceration during the Buffalo Sabres-Florida Panthers game Sunday night (February 10th) at the HSBC Arena and spent the last six days recovering at Buffalo General Hospital.

The Panthers who sit just two points behind the Carolina Hurricanes and Atlanta Thrashers for the Southeast division lead, take on the Hurricanes tonight at 7 p.m. The game can be seen live on FSN Florida and can be heard on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket.

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02/15/08: 4:26 PM ::::: Statement From Zednik
BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL UPDATE:  STATEMENT FROM RICHARD ZEDNIK
 
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Richard Zednik today released a statement through Buffalo General Hospital thanking the Western New York community and hockey fans from around the world for their support.

“I want to thank everyone for their tremendous support this week.  All of the fans, my teammates, the Panthers and Sabres organizations and the people of Buffalo have been great.  I especially want to thank the nursing and medical staff at Buffalo General Hospital – they have been by my side every step of the way.  Jessica and I thank everyone for respecting our privacy and we both look forward to returning to Florida soon.”

Zednik, 32, suffered an arterial laceration during the Buffalo Sabres-Florida Panthers game Sunday night (February 10th) at the HSBC Arena.  On Tuesday (February 12th), he was upgraded to good condition and moved from the intensive care unit to a private room at the Buffalo General Hospital.

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02/15/08: 12:44 PM ::::: Update On Zednik
Panthers GM & Head Coach Jacques Martin said thiis morning that Richard Zednik is due to be released in the next 24 hours and is progressing nicely.

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02/14/08 : 1:52 PM:::: Update From Buffalo General Hospital
BUFFALO, N.Y.– Sonya Noor, M.D., the attending surgeon for Richard Zednik, said the Florida Panther player continues to improve and should be discharged sometime over the next 48 hours.

Dr. Noor confirmed Zednik’s condition Thursday afternoon.  She added, “He asked if he could eat Buffalo chicken wings yesterday – so we let him.”

Picasso’s Pizza of Western New York donated wings and pizza Wednesday night for the Zednik’s as well as the nursing staff at Buffalo General Hospital.

On Thursday, Zednik received get-well cards from the Iroquois Schools.

Hockey fans from across the world have sent their best wishes to Zednik.  Buffalo General Hospital announced that fans interested in sending a get-well wish to Zednik could do so through the hospital website, http://bgh.kaleidahealth.org/ or Florida Panthers website, http://panthers.nhl.com.

Zednik, 32, suffered an arterial laceration during the Buffalo Sabres-Florida Panthers game Sunday night (February 10th) at the HSBC Arena.  On Tuesday (February 12th), Zednik was upgraded to good condition and moved from the intensive care unit to a private room at the Buffalo General Hospital.

More information about Zednik, his condition and the physicians involved in his care, is available at http://bgh.kaleidahealth.org/

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02/13/08 : 1:17 PM:::: STATEMENT FROM RICHARD & JESSICA ZEDNIK

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Richard and Jessica Zednik today released a statement through Buffalo General Hospital.

Jessica Zednik, wife of the injured Florida Panther said, “On behalf of Richard and our entire family, I want to thank the fans, his teammates, the Panthers and Sabres organizations, plus so many others for their prayers and well wishes.  I especially want to thank the medical staff involved in his care and the Buffalo General Hospital for their tremendous support during this difficult time. Richard continues to improve and we are encouraged each day.  We thank you for respecting our privacy and would ask everyone to continue to keep Richard in their thoughts over the next few days.”

Sonya Noor, M.D., Zednik’s attending surgeon, said the Florida Panther player continues to improve and should be discharged over the next 48-72 hours. 

On Tuesday (February 12th), Zednik was upgraded to good condition and moved from the intensive care unit to a private room at the Buffalo General Hospital.

 2/12 - Zednik Update From Dr. Noor

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Certainly, Richard, his family, teammates, and the entire Panther organization sincerely appreciate the overwhelming show of support from fans and players around the world.
 
Please feel free to leave your thoughts and best wishes to Richard below. We will leave this ‘Get Well Page’ on FloridaPanthers.com and then present Richard and his family your thoughts and good wishes when he returns to South Florida.
 
Stay tuned to FloridaPanthers.com for updates on Richard and all other Panther news.
 
Again, thank you for your support to Richard and his family.

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Get well soon, Zed!!! I may not be a Panthers fan, but anyone who has played for the Habs is a star in my book. Glad to see the surgery was successful and hope to see you back on the ice soon!

Xoxox
Laura – Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Richard,
   It was certainly a scary event that took place on the ice. While I am not a Panthers fan, you never want to see something like that happen to any player. I am very happy to hear that your surgery went well and I wish you and your family all the best. Get well soon!

Kevin – Egewater Park, New Jersey

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Dear Richard & Famliy

 I Just want to wish  you all the best as you recover, Our thoughts and
prayers are with you at this time. May god bless you all and give you
all the strenght to over come this .

Love and prayers the White Famly.
Laura – Garson, Ontario

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Get well! I hope you get the attention needed, and take your time to get back.

Yours,
Tim S. - Stockholm, Sweden

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Richard
My prayers to you and your family. You reacted quickly by skating to the bench, and those precious seconds may have saved your life. I am still shaken up over the scene, but I almost cried of happiness to read that you are resting at the hospital.

I had a cut to my neck 10 years ago, and I came close to the pearly gates of heaven.

God bless you, your family, and your quick thinking.
Norman – Miami, Florida

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Dear Richard,
I am still shaken up by the incident and can't even begin to imagine how you and your family must feel. I simply want to wish you all the best and hope that you recover as quickly as possible. Just know that everyone in montreal as i'm sure everywhere else are thinking of you and our prayers are both with you and your family. You've gotten through so much in the past, i have no doubt that you will come out of this in the near future.

LOVE ALWAYS your number one fan no matter what team you play for.
Elisa D'Ascanio xox – Montreal, Quebec

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Richard ,we pray for your speedy recovery.

Best wishes  The Craig family – Coral Springs, Florida

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Get well wishes from Cape Breton Nova Scotia to Richard and his family.

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Glad to hear that you are doing better.  Get well soon!

Bob – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 I may be a Sens fan, but I wish you all the best in your recovery.  You are a very lucky man, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Get well soon!

Greg – Fredericton, Canada

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GET WELL RICHARD. YOU'VE GOT HEART AND CANADA WISHES YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Bob – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Hey Man,

 I know you helped crush the Leafs last week. But I just wanted you to know  we are all praying for you here in the Leafs nation.

Carlos D. – Mississauga, Ontario

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So shocked and sorry to hear about your injury.  Hockey moms all around want to wish you and your family best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Judy – Denville, New Jersey

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Sincere hopes for a quick recovery from 'Canes Country.

God Speed.

Holly – Raleigh, North Carolina

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My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Get well soon Richard!

Barret – Edmonton

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Richard, I am a big Sabres fan, and watched the game from Rochester, NY last night.

My thoughts and prayers were with you, and continue to be as you get better.

I have always really admired your play.  You are always someone who I am watching whenever the Sabres play you, because you've always played well against them.

Get better soon.  The next time you play Buffalo, I am sure you'll put one in the net.

Best wishes!
Kevin – Rochester, New York

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Zednik,

Rest well. The Panthers definitely want you back on the ice, as well as all of the fans. I hope you continue to feel better in days to come. Can't wait to see you back on the ice!

p.s.-Don't scare us like that! HA!

YOUR fan,
Celia – Knoxville, Tennessee

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Im not a Panthers fan but im a fan of yours hope you get good so you can get back on the ice I have all was wantd you on my team the Bruins get well

Brian – Boston, Massachusetts

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Feicking hell man! that was nasty, hope you recover soon from it! I play amateur hockey in ireland and just make u think what might happen if that happened to someone at an amateur rink with no medical staff about! Best wishes mate, take it easy.

Stephen – Armagh Northern Ireland, Ireland

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You and your family have been in my prayers from the moment the accident happened and will continue to be until you are back on your feet and healthy again..Good luck and speedy recovery!!

Pat – Buffalo, New York

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Hi Richard:

We were very happy to hear that you are alright. We are both youth hockey players that are 7 and 8 years old. We really love to play the game of hockey.

Our Mom and sister alway tells us why it is important to wear a neck guard. Now we understand the importance and will make sure that we wear one everytime we play hockey.

We hope that you get better fast and we look forward to watching you play again.

Jaeden and Matthew – San Diego, California
La Jolla Jaguars Hockey

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My family wishes you a safe and speedy recovery. We are praying for you, your family, and for all of your safe travel as your recovery gets you on the raod and back to Florida. May the road to getting back on the ice be a swift one.

In our prayers.
Bob & Lori – Warsaw, New York

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I would like to send all my best wishes to a speedy recovery.  Having been alive to see this happen 2 times now, It still does not help the shock and hurt of a situation like this.

I am glad that everyone reacted as quickly as they could to get Richard off the ice and to medical care.

Again. Get better.  I know everyone in Buffalo is pulling for you
Nicholas – Buffalo, New York

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Thanks for your years with the Montreal Canadiens.
Get well soon, this is all that counts !

Daniel – Montreal, Quebec

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To Richard Zetnik and his family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.  Glad to hear you are improving.

The Andrews Family - Pittsbugh, Pennsylvania

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I'm gald to hear your doing OK and that the surgery was successful. I hate to see scary injuries like that but when you return to the ice hopefully this season after you fully recover I wish you the best for the rest of the year.

Christopher – Buffalo, New York

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Richard,

My fiance and I were at last night's game. We wish you a speedy and healthy recovery and hope to see you on the ice real soon. Stay strong. Best wishes.

Alan – Rocester, New York

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Richard -

We are David Booth's family and were at the game.  We were very emotionally upset and said lots of prayers for you.  Our thoughts are with you and pray for a speedy recovery!  You are a fantastic hockey player and whom David looks up to.
God be with you and we will continually pray for you.

The Booth family- Washington, Michigan

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Hey Richard, get well soon!  Best wishes from all hockey fans here in Philly!!

Christopher – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My prayers are with you and your family> Get well soon.

David – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Hi Richard ,

I wish you to get well soon and I'm sure you'll be back on your feet real quick.
I was horrified by seeing this incident on TV and I could just think about what happened to goalie Clint Malarchuck about 20 years ago when he got cut the same way as you did on a breakaway.

I'm sure that you'll be back soon the same way as you did when you got hit by Mclaren in the playoffs while you were playing for the Canadiens.

I hope to see you back on your skates and scoring a lot of goals (Not too much against Montreal though...)

Alex Melancon  - Montreal, Quebec

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We are Panther fans since inception, and you are one of our favorite players. You and your family are in our prayers. I am a firm believer in FAITH and Modern Medicine. Listen to your doctors and do not try to rush the healing process. The team and your fans will be waiting with open arms when you return. Take care and May God Bless.

JR – Coral Springs, Florida

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You are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your wife,and family, and the Panthers, who have been my team since they came into the league in 93. I was glad when the Panthers added you to the team this season. Get well soon.

Jack – Murray, Kentucky

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Dear Richard i was shocked when i saw the footage of the accident. i hope you feel better and start playing again soon. Go Panthers!!

Mordechai - Jerusalem, Israel

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Get well soon, Richard!

Mike, Tamarac, Florida

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Richard Zednik I wish that you will recovery quickly and return on ice soon.

Jernej – Radovljica, Slovenia
(from where is Anze Kopitar)

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Zed,

I've still got my "Zed Head" t-shirt I used to wear when you were here in the District.  My prayers are with you and your family, please get well soon and know that all the Caps fans are keeping you in their thoughts.

Get Well Soon!
Kathleen – Washington, D.C.

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Heck, I'm just a casual hockey fan, and a Blackhawks fan at that. But like every other fan, I hope you have a quick recovery. Since you've already swept my 'Hawks this year, I hope you wreak havoc on the rest of that division. :)

All the best.
Alex – Roswell, Georgia

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Richard

We are thinking of you our ex Canadien in Montreal.

We wish you a speedy recovery.
Dennis – Montreal, Quebec

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MY FAMILY AND I SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.  WE WISH YOU A HEALTHY AND SPEEDY RECOVERY AND WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR RETURN TO THE GREATEST SPORT ON EARTH.

FROM A HOCKEY LOVING FAMILY TO A GREAT HOCKEY PLAYER.

BEST WISHES
TIM, MELISA, KENNY, LYLE, AND MACKAYLA – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Richard,

Get well soon! I hope to see you back on the ice playing the Sabres again soon.

Dave Casper - Sabres' fan – Ontario, New York

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Mr. Zednik,

I am glad to hear that you are recovering from your injury. Thank God you had your wits about you to skate immediately to the bench. I am thankful that you received the critical and immediate care you needed. Great job by all those involved who took care of you! I will keep you, your family, and teammates in my prayers.  I wish you a full recovery and hope to see you back out on the ice in the near future.

Best Wishes,
Patti – Highland Mills, New York

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Zed

My name is Ryan and I am 11 and play Ice Hockey.  We go to many games and love watching you play.  I was watching the game and was worried.  I know you will be ok because you are a great player and person.  Can't wait to see you back on the ice

Ryan Lazarus – Davie, Florida

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Hi, Richard, Jessica & Panthers family,

We're so relieved to hear that you're recovering comfortably. Even we Red Wings fans wish you a fast recovery! Thank goodness you had the courage to skate to your own bench. It sounds as if the medical teams were super, as well.

Heal quick, skate fast and score much (when not playing the Wings, that is!). We're so grateful that you'll be back on the ice soon. And, as they say in one of those silly guy movies, "chicks really dig scars!" I'm sure Jessica will take you any way she can get you, after this!

Love,
The Harvey Family - Petersburg, Michigan

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Richard, you had everyone scared to move. Thank God you are recovering from one of the scariest moments of our lives. As fo me and my family may God be with you and get well soon.

Charles – Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

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Hello Zednik,  i am Dylan age 16 of Tamarac Florida,  i hope you  get well and come back to south florida. i am very sad for you right now. your one of my fave players. besides Horton.  may god bless  you wound and make you even stronger.  Love , Dylan.

May You Get Stronger and better.

love, PanthersFan01.

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Mr Zednik,

I was watching the game when you got hurt and it scared me I hope you are going to be ok. I love watching you play. I hope you recover fast and without pain. Your hard work inspires me to work and play hard to.

Max – Weston, Florida

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Hey Richard GET WELL buddy, we are season seat holders and want to see you back on the ice as soon as you are able to. Way to not lose your cool and skate to the bench on your own, GOOD JOB!

John – Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Absolutely unbelievable how you had the presence of mind to skate off the ice like that Richard, you're more of a man than myself or any other man i've met. Get well soon and know that the entire NHL and all of its fans are rooting for you to get back on the ice as soon as possible.

Adam – Anaheim, California

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I hope you're feeling much better soon, that you heal well and get back to hockey! God bless you and your family.

Tamara – Detroit, Michigan

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Hey Richard -

We've been fans of yours ever since they announced that the Panthers got you on board.  Hang in there - remember, your family needs you even more than we want you back on the ice.  We're hoping you make a complete recovery.

You showed a lot of guts and amazing awareness after the accident.  Good Luck!! - we're looking forward to seeing out on the ice again.

Shawn, Kylie, & Tom Kelaher – Deerfield Beach, Florida
Panthers fans since Day One.

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Zednik,

Get well soon, hope you have a speedy recovery.  We will be waiting for you to get back to your goal scoring ways. We will miss your presence, glad to hear you are doing well.

Your fan!

Nathan – Boca Raton, Florida

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Dear Richard,

I hope that you will recover from your neck injury real quick. My thoughts are with you and your family in this very difficult time.

Best wishes
Jeremy – Montreal, Quebec
10 years old

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Best of luck to you on your speedy recovery... Your friends up north.

Bob – Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Hey Richard.... get well soon
im from montreal i was a fan of yours while you played here and was scared for you when i saw what happened..

Get well soon man
Brandon – Montreal, Quebec

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I am a Carolina Hurricanes fan and was watching the game last night and could not believe my eyes. Your quick thinking to get to the bench was amazing and very brave.

I am so glad to hear that you are in stable condition and doing well this morning. We are thinking of you here in Raleigh and hope that you will make a full recovery and be back on the ice sometime in the near future.

Get well soon!
Heather – Morrisville, North Carolina

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Dear Richard:

I hope you get well soon and get back on the ice. 
I saw first hand in the locker room on Saturday, when one of my son's Pee Wee teammates took a nasty gash to the thigh, just how dangerous the sport can be, even for kids.  I hope that hockey players worldwide at all levels, like my thirteen-year-old son, stay safe.  We look forward to seeing you with the Panthers when the team returns to Verizon Center later this season.

Sincerely,

Mark Fischer – Alexandria, Virginia
Washington Capitals Season Ticket Holder

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Watching that game on Sunday night was just like usual until that happened. I just want to send my wishes to you for a quick recovery. You are an amazing player and i think we all hope you can get right back out there and play.
I want the Buffalo Sabres to have as much competition as they can to earn a playoff spot and with you in the lineup, they got a lot of competition.

Get well soon Richard, so glad to hear you are resting comfortably and that they got your wife in Buffalo with you now.

Jennifer – Buffalo, New York

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Richard we are glad that you are all right. Get well and get rest and we will see you in the lineup. GO Richard!!  Go Cats!!

Glenn – Boynton Beach, Florida

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Get well soon Zednik, everyone here in Buffalo is wishing their best for you and your family.  Its good to hear that everything is going well.

Nate – Buffalo, New York

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  I can only imagine how your family must feel and how thankfull everyone is that you are recovering. 

Brian – Davie, Florida

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Hey there,

We've been watching you since you were here in DC playing for the Caps.  Feel better soon and take care - look foward to seeing you fly on the ice again.

Joseph and Jennifer Galanick – Sterling, Virginia

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We wish you all the best with your recovery. Its hard to watch something like that happen. Was glas to see the quick response by both player and staff. Also, good to hear your surgery went well, hope to see you out on the ice soon!

Jim Aylmer and Family – Jim, Philadelphia Pennsvylania

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Richard,

God speed on your recovery. Can't wait to see you on the ice again!

Lynn – Dover, Pennsylvania

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Hi Richard,

My families thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with you and your family.

God Bless.
Don – Mississauga, Ontario

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You are in my thoughts and prayers. That was incredible strength and thinking to skate off on your own. It probably saved your life. Please get well and I can't wait to see you back out there as well as you, and the team with you, has been playing.

A concerned fan,
Brad – Coral Springs, Florida

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Get well soon man! Hope to see you back in the linup as soon as possible :)

Israel – Quebec City, Quebec

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On behalf of Bruins fans, best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to the ice! Get well soon!

Cale – Boston, Massachusetts

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Im really sorry for what happened to you in sundays game. Im a big fan. Get well soon Richard.

Your friend,
Matthew – Glendale, New York

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Dear Richard,

I've been a fan of yours since your days with the Caps.  Here's wishing you well and a speedy recovery.  My thoughts are with you and your family.

Regards,
J. Kirby – Gambrills, Maryland

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Dear Mr. Zednik,

Well i hope this message finds your doing well!  just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers here in western new york. I am very glad to see you are alright. my hat goes off to you on stopping, thinking, then acting in an unfortunate accident you were involved in. i hope you have a speedy recovery.

from western new york!

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Best wishes to your family

Mark – Tampa, Florida

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Richard,
  You have my best of wishes to a speedy recovery. I was in a bit of a worried mood after seeing what happened. Being a season ticket holder for the Cats I enjoy seeing you out there giving our great team a chance to win every night. Hope you are doing well and feeling much better and again best of luck. Im sure Im not the only one but I look forward to seeing you grace the ice again soon.

 Best wishes and get well.
Brian, Hollywood, Florida

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GET WELL ZED...You'd played awesome this year! Great to have you as a player on my favorite team.

Philip – Miami, Florida

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Get well soon. As a father whose daughter plays this sport, it is very demanding and accidents happen. My family wishes you a speedy recovery and hope you are back on the ice as soon as possible.

Brian - Exeter, Pennsylvania

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I hope everything is alright and you come back strong as ever. I'm not really a panther fan, but no one wants to see anything like that happen to anyone else. Prayers are with you and your family!!! GET WELL SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brent – Norfolk, Virginia

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Get well Richard.  God speed your recovery. 

Marinel – Hollywood, Florida

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Richard,
Best wishes and prayers to you and your family. Hope you'll be home with your family, and back your skates before long.

Tricia – Hartland, Vermont

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Get well soon!
Our thought and prayers are with you, your wife and daughter.
Can't wait to have you back home.

Hernan – Miami, Florida

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Glad to see you are doing OK, New Jersey and the rest of the the hockey world wish you a speedy recovery.  We hope to see you out on the ice again real soon.

P.S. Chicks dig scars!
Joe – Brick, New Jersey

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Get well dude, hockey is great so are you! get better!!!

Tony – Reading,  Pennsylvania

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GET WELL SOON AND WILL SEE YOU BACK ON THE ICE.

Joe – Westland, Michigan

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Dear Richard,

All our prayers are with you and your family to get better very soon.  Thank God to everyone who reacted so fast to take good care of you.  This made us all remembered what hapen to you back in 2002 with the Montreal Canadian.  You are a very strong and brave man so I have no doubt that you will come back stronger., get well soon.

Chantal – Montreal, Quebec

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Richard:

My heartfelt best wishes go out to you and your family for a very speedy recovery......you have fans in Alabama!
 
John O. – Trussville, Alabama

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All our prayers are with you.

Mark – Lebanon, Indiana

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My thoughts and prayers are with you during your recovery. Take care and get well soon:)  I have been a fan of your since you turned pro and cannot wait to see you back on the ice again.

Sarah – Stockbridge, Georgia

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Sending heartfelt best wishes for a speedy recovery and prayers for Richard, his family, teammates and friends! God bless you and keep you.

Sam – London, Ontario

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Rich,

My wife and I were home and watching the Game live. We have a young girl age 11 one aspiring young boy age 9 who loves and plays Roller Hockey. Our family wants you and your family to know that we are extremely proud of the way you live and work as hockey player. As one announcer said it during the game: these players are modern day warriors as well as their spouses with what they have to go through at times. Please rest up and know that our family's thoughts and sincerest prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to let us know.

Carl Rybarcyzk – Weston, Florida

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WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HERE YOU ARE GOING TO BE ALL RIGHT ! HANG TOUGH AND GET BETTER ASAP. HOPE YOU HAVE A FAST RECOVERY AS WELL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !

STEPHANIE – Smyrna, Tennessee

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California sends you happy thoughts for a speedy recovery. Best wishes to your family, as well. Can't wait for you to be back up to par and get back to playing. GET WELL!

Heather – San Jose, California

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God Bless you Richard.  I am glad to hear you are doing okay.  Get well soon!

Julie – Buffalo, New York

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Hockey fans around the world are wishing you a speedy recovery!

Sue – Charleston, South Carolina

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Richard hope you get better.

Dave – Niagara Falls, New York 

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Dear Mr. Zednik,

My prayers and wishes for a speedy and safe recovery go out to you on behalf of the Gabert Family. May the good lord bless you and youre imediate and extended family with confort knowing ALL hockey fans wish you the best of luck..

Sincerly,            
SSG Kevin M Gabert, Kansas National Guard, Wounded Warrior – Independence, Missouri

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Rich,

My wife and I were home and watching the Game live. We have a young girl age 11 one aspiring young boy age 9 who loves and plays Roller Hockey. Our family wants you and your family to know that we are extremely proud of the way you live and work as hockey player. As one anouncer said it during the game: "These players are modern day warriors as well as their spouses with what they have to go through at times". Please rest up and know that our family's thoughts and sincerest prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to let us know.

Carl Rybarczyk, Weston, Florida

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Myself and my family were watching the game as we are life long panthers fans, just transplanted to NC.  We watched in horror as you got injured.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. We have been to many games where people we personally knew have gotten injured, and it was very scary.  We stayed up until almost 2 am waiting for updates on your condition, we were very happy to hear you are resting comfortably after your surgery.  Hope we see you back on the ice soon so you can help beat the Hurricanes!

The Drosopoulos family., Beanie, Anna and Nathan – Raleigh, North Carolina

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Thank God your OK.  Get well soon., We all wish you a speedy recovery.

Good luck and take care.
Katie – Miami, Florida

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You were in our thoughts and prayers through the night.  We were glad to read this morning that the surgery was successful.  We wish you & your family well.

Becky – Saint Paul, Minnesota 

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GET WELL SOON AND GET BACK OUT THERE-GODSPEED

Roe – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Get well soon! From everyone in Buffalo, we're glad everything was successful and hope to see you back in action soon!

Nick – Buffalo, New York

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I live in a suburb of Buffalo, NY, I was watching the game on TV and saw the injury. It is NOT a good thing to see. I think they should have suspended the game due to the injury. Just want to give out my wishes to Richard and family and a thank you to ALL the emergency people here in Buffalo that took care of Richard. My prayers go out to him and family and the whole Panthers organization. Glad he is doing well...

Bob – Kenmore, New York

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We're ALL on your side. Get well soon!

Alana – Buffalo, New York

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Hey man get well soon. its hard for any of us to imagine what kind of pain your going through right now. i hope to see you back in the line up. good luck with recovery. i will keep u in my prays.

Caleb – Morristown, Tennessee

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Hey Richard I was at the boston game on the 9th of february when you scored the two goals.  I am a bruins fan but I hate to see this happen to any player that makes this a great league and sport to watch.  I hope you are doing well and hope that you get back on the ice with your team soon.  Good luck brother we are praying for you.  Get Well soon!!!!

Chris – Boston, Massachusetts

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Richard,

We all wish you a very fast recovery. All the best for you and your family...hope to see you again very soon!!

You are in our thoughts.
PanthersGoal – Broward, Florida

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Richard,

As i sat there in disbelieve watching you skate off the ice towards the bench i could only think of one thing and that was your well being.  I was barely able to watch the replays of the injury as it was very graphic and just said there in silence hoping to hear some news about your situation.  I know Hockey is a rough sport but this is by far the worst i have ever seen in my lifetime, my prayers go out to you and your Family. 
 
As a Panther Fan and supported of the Florida Panthers i couldnt even focus on the rest of the Game last night after that incident and wanted only updates on your well being.  Richard you been a tremendous asset to the Organization and I hope you has a speedy recovery from this horrible accident.  I hope you get well soon and thank the Buffalo Medical Staff, the Buffalo Hockey Team, and their Fans for their obvious support.

I'm so grateful that You showed your strength not only while you play during the Games but also last night for the courage and will power you showed after being injured to scate off the ice and seek help.  My Prayers are with You & His Family., , We need you so recover :)

Michael – Delray Beach, Florida

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Hi. I have seen the video but cant imagine how it feel to get a skate in the neck, but I hope you will be alright no one want to lose a member of the family and a good hockeyplayer, so i pray for you, please get better.

Robin – Virsbo, Sweden

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ALL THE FANS IN BUFFALO HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS RICHARD. MAY YOU MAKE A FULL RECOVERY! ALL OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND THE ENTIRE PANTHERS FRANCHISE.

Michael – Buffalo, New York

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Richard,

Get well soon man! What happened was unfortunate. But remember this, any lesser man would not have survived that.

Hope you have a quick recovery.

Jeff Wroblewski – Providence, Rhode Island

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Hope you get better soon my thoughts are with you.
Melanie – Montreal, Quebec

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My family was watching the game last night and we prayed for you immediately.  My boys know you are my favorite player plus my husband is from Czech Republic.  We continue to pray for your recovery and that you are back on the ice "even better" than ever.  My prayers for your wife and daughter.

We love you!  God Bless you!

Alida, Geza, Gabriel and Cristian – Boynton Beach, Florida

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Hey zed our prayers go to you and your family i was in tears almost seeing this happen to you you are loved by fans here and we hope you come back soon and lets win the division lets go panthers.

Cory Mclaughlin – Margate, Florida

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I hope you will regain your strength to come back don't let this put you down. Last night watching the game from my television I was in the state of shock. My prayers are with you! You show so much heart.

I was so relieved to hear that you are doing well.  Hope you have a speedy recovery.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones. 

Brent – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Hey Richard,

Hope you will be back on the ice soon again, it was a very bad cut so hope you are ok., I hope you will soon feel better.

Rasmus Nilsson Schmidt #5 – Hadersley, Denmark

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Richard,

I wish you a speedy recovery! Get well soon!

Jeremy – Rochester, New York

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Hey Richard,

I hope you have a quick recovery and I hope to see you back on the ice soon! My best wishes go out to you and your family.

Adam Stone – Melville, New York

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Get well.

Rick – Lowell, Massachusetts

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I’m very glad you are in stable condition now. Have a quick road to recovery!

Gabrielle – Waterford, New Jersey

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Richard,

Our prays and wishes for a speedy recovery are with you and your family.

We some times take things for granted, but when something like this happens it puts everything into perspective.

Get well soon!!
Steve – New Milford New Jersey

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Richard,

My family wishes you a speedy and safe recovery.

We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Sincerely,, Linda Marinzulich – Nutley, New Jersey

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Richard, You are a warrior.

Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery.

We look forward to seeing you back in action soon.
Jessica and Mike – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Wishing you Strength for the recovery process - hoping to see you soon on ice again, you have played magnificently all season, especially lately. Panthers need your skills and determination!

Tomi – Helsinki, Finland

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Dear Richard, Our thoughts and prayer's go out to you and your family,we wish you a healthy recovery and are glad to know you made it through that horrible accident. May God bless you and keep you strong.  Best Wishes!!

Jim and Holly Bell – Buffalo, New York

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May God bless you and your family. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jason – Willard, Missouri

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To the right winger on a  roll. It seems  to  be you  were playing so well that a freak accident will give the rest of the nhl a much needed break. i hope   you heal quick and  know our thoughts and prayers will be with.                            

Your fan. John Pirtle – Plantation, Florida                                  
Get well soon

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Best of luck to you and your family. We hope to see you back on the ice soon.

Dean – Wilton, New York

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Hey buddy! I hate that something like this happened to you and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hope to see you on the ice sometime soon! Take care!

Kevin – Dallas, Texas

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Hey Zed, believe it or not i have followed your career, and i was pretty excited when i knew i was going to see you play our sabs last night. just hang in there, we got great doctors at buff gen

Sean – Buffalo, New York

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As a Panthers season ticket holder for 11 years prior to moving to Charlotte, I wanted to wish you a speedy recovery.  It's extremely relieving to know you are stable. Very scary for us fans and players.

Get well soon!
Greg – Charlotte, North Carolina

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Richard-

I was a big fan when you skated with the Caps here in DC, and I still like to see you on the ice when the chance arises.  Best of luck to you in recovering from your injury and getting back out there.  I amy praying for you and your family!

Paul Parfomak – Arlington, Virginia

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You and your family are in our heartfelt prayers.  God will restore you to the true warrior you are!  Hang in there Zed and Jessica!  Fans from every team in the world are praying for you non-stop!

The Covington Clan – Cape Coral, Florida

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Richard,

My family and I are Sharks fans and we almost never get to see the Panthers, however, your injury affected all of us., My boys both play roller hockey and have suffered numerous small injuries, nothing like yours., We just want you to get better and get back to the ice with the determination you always show.

Get well soon, please.
Regards,, The Odell Family – Hayward, California

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Get Well Soon Dude and I hope your recovery is good.

Joe – Mystic Island, New Jersey

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As one of the fans in attendance last night, our prayers and thought were with you and your family.

We're all hoping you make a full recovery
Get well soon, Trevett, Jennifer, Griffin and Ethan – Grimsby, Ontario

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Hope u get well real soon so we can watch u skate back out on the rinks all over nort america!

My best wishes goes to both u and your family!
Max – Stockholm Sweden

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Hi Richard,

My name is Brandon I am 6 yrs old, I was sad to hear that you got hurt, and I am glad hear you are doing better.You are a good role model for me and all other kids. wish you, and your family all the best. I play hockey to and hope to be good as you one day.

God Please you all Brandon White – Garson, Ontario

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We are happy to hear that you are okay.  You are in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery and we look forward to seeing you back in Alberta doing what you do best.

Tom/Leigh-Ann Grimsdale – Red Deer, Alberta

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I sincerely hope you get well soon. I'm glad to hear surgery was successful and you are now resting in the hospital. Don't push yourself at all if you decide to continue playing this season. Please do what's best for you and don't worry about the team or the fans. Everyone understands.

Here's to a full and speedy recovery.

Sincerely,
Steven Begy – Hilton, New York

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I am a die hard calgary flames fan, but the panthers are also a favorite, and right now i really feel for the panther fans. and especially for the Zednik family and Richard Zednik, I wish him a speedy and quick recovery.

God Bless, From all of us In Canada
Robert – Lethbridge, Canada

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I'm sorry to see what happened to you., Get better., Were all praying for you!!

Sincerely,
Art Moen, Coconut Creek, FL

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Mr. Zednik, four of us were watching the game. When we saw how serious you injury was, we all started thinking positive thoughts towards your safety and well-being. We are relieved to hear you are doing well. Good luck with your recovery and we hope to see you back on ice!

Bart - Scottsville, New York

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Everyone here in South Florida is thinking of you and your family and wishing you a speedy safe and healthy recovery.  Your personal wellbeing is number one in our hearts.  The obvious inner strength and determination you display will get you through this in quick time.

Sincerely,
Jonathan J Julian – Plantation, Florida

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To Mr. Zednik,,

I am writing to you to send my well wishes for a speedy recovery. I am also writing to tell you that I too experienced the EXACT same injury while playing hockey. I am a goalie and my experience is that similar to Clint Malarchuk's where a skate accidentally managed to lacerate my throat just missing the jugular vein.

I want to pass along to you all the inner strength in the world as I am certain that you will no doubt recover from this physically but will have a challenge mentally just the same.

It would be my pleasure to offer you any support you may need in the healing process. The best cure is to be surrounded by family, friends, and to resume living life as a gift!

Godspeed to you,
Albert Elmaleh, Montreal, Quebec 

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Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing you play again....hang in there.....

Rich – East Setauket, New Jersey

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Richard,

Our prayers are with you and your family. We hope you have a quick recovery and we see you on the ice again soon. Your a great player and as asset to the league.

Get well soon!, Mike Pytlik, Buffalo, NY

Get well soon. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I was watching the game on tv, and was just as stunned as everyone else. I hope you have a speedy and perfect recovery, and hope to see you back in the lineup.

God bless.
Dave – Sunrise, Florida

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It wasnt long ago that Richard was tearing up the ice in Montreal. He left us with some great memories and I think I speak for every hockey fan in Montreal when I say our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and his family and the entire Florida Panthers organization. We saw Richard sustain a serious injury in a playoff game against Boston some years ago and he returned. Richard is one tough athlete and I’m sure Florida and the hockey world will see him on the ice again. Hang in there Richard!

Costa – Montreal, Quebec

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SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING AS WELL AS, CAN BE. THE CITY OF BUFFALO THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE CARE.

PAUL – Buffalo, New York

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Wishing you continued progress and a speedy recovery. Best wishes to you and your family.

P. Creighton – Wainfleet, Canada

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As a life long Sabres fan, I was naturally watching the game when your injury occurred. It immediately reminded me of the Clint Malarchuk incident many years ago. Me and my family sat down, waitng anxiously for news on your condition, and were extremely relieved when news came that you were stable and being transported to the hospital.

My family and I do wish you a very speedy recovery, and hope to see you back on the ice very soon!

Jason – Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Hey Richard,

I was a big fan of yours in Mtl. You rocked with Koivu and Kovalev. I even met you at one of the Jamboree with my nephew and you were really great by siging a couple of things for us. Hope you have a speedy recovery...

Phil – Montreal, Quebec

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Being in the DC area, we watched you play as a Capital, and being a Sabres fan I saw the accident.  Our thoughts and prayers were with you that day and night, as they continue to be, and our hope is you make a full recovery and find the courage to put this behind you and get back on the ice.  You've always been a gutsy player and it's always been a joy to watch you play.  I think the hockey world would understand that this would affect anyone and make playing the game almost impossible, but hopefully we'll be seeing you out on the ice again soon.  Get Well soon.  I'm sure the entire city of Buffalo is pulling for you too, as I'm sure fans all around the world are.

Jim – Alexandria, Virginia

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I’m really glad your in stable conditions, it was just scary to watch it happen in buffalo again.

I hope your playing soon, your one of my favorite players.

GET WELL
Jake – Buffalo, New York

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All the best to you ....my thoughts and prayers are with you and family....miss seeing you playing for montreal... take care and a speedy recovery...

George – Marathon, Canada

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 Zed - As a Caps Fan and former "Zed Head" I wanted to make sure you knew that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are still well loved in Washington and we can't wait to see you back on the ice in no time...even if it means you get to score against us again.

Brandon – Baltimore, Maryland

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Richard.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family today. I wish you a speedy recovery and get well soon. Watching the video, you are very lucky. When watching the clip, I had tears rolling down my face and still do. It scared me. I have a 5 year old boy who plays and I will buy him a neck guard this week. I am a Hurricanes fan and The Panthers come here this weekend. I am sure all fans here will show support for you. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. GET WELL SOON.

Jean Rogers – Cary, North Carolina

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Get well Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Warrior and a Panther in my heart and every other fans heart forever. I know you will come back 120% and be better then ever. You are one of the reasons i watch hockey, your an exciting player to watch and i hope one day i will get to meet you and shake your hand. I hope for a speedy recovery, and look forward to see you scoring again. The day you score your next goal, wherever i am, i will be screaming my lungs out for you.....I am PanthersRule on the message boards, i have been giving my thoughts and prayers as soon as the incident happen, I have not stopped thinking about you, and am still relived that you are well and resting. Everyone on the message boards have not stopped thinking about you, even fans from different teams signed up just to give there thoughts and prayers, That is how much you mean to the Hockey world, and how much you mean to Everyone's Heart. Get well and rest.

Rudy – Davie, Florida

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Hey Richard I am glad that you are healing o.k. I watched the whole thing. I freaked and I nearly cried. I love watching you play and skate. Get well soon.

Sincerely,
Logan – Davie, Florida

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Hi!, My name is Julie and I was one of your fan when you were in Montreal and you're still one of my best player. I was so scared when I heard about the accident... I hope you'll get back soon :)

Thank you,, Julie – Montreal, Quebec

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Richard

I am so glad to hear that you are doing okay. It was so scary to see what happened on television! Good thing you skated to the bench quickly and saved valuable time. I hope you continue to heal, and that you'll be back in the lineup scoring hat tricks in no time! We love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Ana – Miami, Florida

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Dear Richard,

Even though i'm a huge Bruins fan and you've been a Bruin killer over the years, I sincerely wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. As fans, we like to "hate" the opposing players...especially when they have the talent that you have, but none of us want any of you guys to be seriously injured. Being a player myself, it was very frightening to watch the video. Hopefully some good will come of your injury and the equipment manufacturers will design something to protect players both young and old from these terrible injuries. Once again, best of luck to you and your family.

Marcel – Concord, New Hampshire

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Dear Richard,

All I can say is that I wish you the speediest recovery.  My heart goes out to you and your family and I can't wait to see you again on the ice real soon.  I'll be at Friday night's game against the Caps and I expect to see you there!!!

All the best,
Dana Lipson, 15 years old and a Panther season ticket holder since my Dad was carrying me to the games.

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Richard and Family,

I Hope you are doing ok after all that had happened! I was at that game and right above where it happened. i couldn't believe what had just happened and i had to run out! I was sitting in the hall way just thinking about it. you aren't on the team i came to see but there are other players i like that aren't on buffalo, and your 1. then they announced that you were getting sent to the hospital and you were in stable condition. that made me feel a little better, but people were in the hall explaining it and i felt so bad. that was all i could thing about until i heard that you are ok. I hope you feel better and get back soon ,              

Love Taylor!! <3333333 – Buffalo, New York

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Best wishes to you Richard and your family for a full recovery. Players may be traded but true fans never forget the hard work you did for the Canadiens.

Danielle – Montreal, Quebec

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Being a fan of yours since your days in montreal...last night was a scary moment and i hope soon you will be able to get back up and play...the panthers rely alot on your play and i bet they can't wait until you're better....hang in tough and hopefully we'll see you soon.

AJ – Buffalo, New York

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My family and I had just finished watching the Wild game when we heard what happened. We were all in total shock over what happened, no matter what team you cheer for you never wish something like that to happen to anyone. We are happy to hear everything went well with surgery. We hope you make a full recovery. Our prayers are with you, your family and the Panthers.

Best Wishes,
A hockey fan. Christina – East Bethel, Minnesota

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It's good to know you're on your way to recovery. I'm glad you were so well taken care of -- i can only hope the staff at my home rink is as well prepared for such an improbable (but  life-threatening) injury as those who took care of you. you never know! best of luck. i look forward to you returning to the ice. =)

Greg – Boston, Massachusetts

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Richard,

I'm not an overtly religious person, but thank God that you had the awareness to get to the bench.  Someone/something was looking out for you.

All the best to you, your family and your team.  You're all in my prayers.

Get well soon!
Sheryl – Columbus, Ohio

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My thoughts & prayers are with you, Jessica & your daughter. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'm thankful you had the strength to remain calm in such a difficult situation.

God bless,
Cheryl Springer – Lauderhill, Florida

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Richard I just wanted to wish you well and let you know I will keep you in my prayers. Hope you recover quickly. Look forward to seeing you fully recovered and playing at the rock soon.

Bill – Neptune, New Jersey

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Get well Richard.....

All of a sudden it's not about which team wins or loses, it's about a player down and hurt. I can't imagine how the teams managed to play the rest of the game with all of their thoughts on you and your well-being.

I'm sure the prayers and support to you and your family will be in abundance. As it should be when such an accident occurs.

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

Please know that you are in the thoughts of the Buffalo fans.
Sue – Buffalo, New York

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Rich, hang in there.  I live 100 miles away but I watch all the games on TV.  I always watch for #20 to go flying down the ice.  You are a great skater and a smart, creative player, and I am a big fan, I was glad when you signed with the Panthers.  When you come back I am coming to the game even if have to walk down there!

Rich – Sebastian, Florida

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Wishing you the best on your recovery.  Our prayers are with you.  God Bless.

Lisa – Mesquite, Texas

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Hey richard,

I was watching the highlights and couldn;t believe my eyes and im just glad u skated to the bench instead of laying down because if you did there was a possibility you could have died. i thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and hope to see you back in the game later this year or next year.

Best wishes and get well, scott ovenden, toronto maple leaf fan, but a hockey fan all around. – Oshawa, Canada

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Get well soon.  Best wishes on a speedy recovery.  Blackhawk fans here wish you well!!!

Bryan Baker – Chicago, Illinois

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Get Well Richard. I hope we get to see you back on the ice very soon. You had a very great game that night! , Once more get better soon. If you don't get better soon I will miss you! We all know you will be back on that ice!! ((:,                    

Love,
Chelsea – Buffalo, New York

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Richard,

I'm a big hockey fan, and a big Panther fan.....and a big Richard Zednick fan!! You are a very talented and exciting player to watch. My prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovery.

Mark V. – South Florida

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Dear Richard,

You are still much missed here in Washington, DC.  I was so sorry to hear about your injury and you have my best wishes to you for a very speedy recovery.  I am happy to know that otherwise you are having a good season - you were always one of my favorite Caps! –

Best regards,
Shannon Rosser – Reston, Virginia

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Richard,

I was watching my team (Chicago) play last night and they showed your accident on the intermission break.  I hope you are doing well and wish you a speedy recovery.  I am glad to hear you are doing better.

Charles – Des Moines, Iowa

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Richard:

I wish you all the best on a speedy recovery and my thoughts and well wishes go out to you and you family. Get well soon and we look forward to having you out on the ice again. The game can only benefit from having players of your caliber representing the league.

All the best,
Glen Marsland - Georgetown, Ontario.

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Hi Z!

Hope you'll be fine soon... I'm happy to see that you seem ok.

Take Care!
Habs fan... haven't forgot The #20!
Martin Brunette – Laval, Canada

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No matter what team you pull for, it's always hard to see an NHL'er get hurt.  Good luck with your recovery and well wishes to your family, friends, and fans!

Jason – Indianapolis, Indiana

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Dear Mr. Zednik,
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.  My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Panthers organization. 

God Speed.
Denise – North Arlington, New Jersey

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Get well good sir. You are a fantastic player. A true warrior.

Go Panthers! Here's to a speedy recovery!!!
Joe – Buffalo, New York

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We hope you have a full and speedy recovery. Very best wishes to you and your family from two Devils' fans.

Anna and Keith – Cresskill, New Jersey

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All of us Panther fans love you Zed. Hope you recover as fast as you skate. Best wishes!

Scott – Orlando, Florida

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Hey Richard,

Im Glad To Hear Your Ok. I am Astonished That You didn’t panic and you had the thought to go to the bench .Good Luck On Your recovery and hope to see you back with the Panthers soon.

Kris – Newburgh, New York

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I pray for your speedy recovery. i attend quite a few of the practices at incredible ice and appreciate that you are always polite to those requesting autographs. I look forward to seeing you at practices and hopefully this will be in the near future. Keep the faith.

Paul – Pompano Beach, Florida   

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Get well Soon!
Nik – Erie, Pennsylvania

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Dear Richard,

It takes strength to play hockey and courage to deal with and overcome adversity. you have proven to have both. You are in our thoughts and prayers. On the brighter side, chicks love scars. We will be watching and waiting for your return. Get well soon! I'm rooting for you.

Kathy McLean – Wilmington, North Carolina

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Know that there are many thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time!

Hope you are feeling well soon!
Niko – Apollo Beach, Florida

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Get better man. Im a bruins fan, but none wants to see that happen to a good player.

Simon – Marblehead, Massachusetts

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Hello Richard,

 I wish you all the best You are one of my favorite players and we miss you in Montreal I hope all will heal ok and you will be up in no time You are a fighter Just keep your moral high . Get well. Your number 1 Fan.

Dan – Montreal, Quebec

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Richard,

Speedy recovery and best of health in your future.. My Family’s  thoughts and prayers join with yours in wishing you a quick, safe journey back to good health and we await your return to the ice so very soon. Here is wishing your family all good thoughts and prayers through these though hours.

All the very very best 
Daniel – Cooper City, Florida

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Richard –

I am so relieved to hear that you are doing ok. I was at the game and cannot fully express the immediate concern I felt for you, your family and your teammates.

We're only getting limited news as yet, but it certainly seems that you were able to get the medical attention you needed in time. My family and I are continuing to pray for your complete recovery. Best wishes and again -- we're just so happy you're well.

Take care and good luck.
Amy Strauss – Buffalo, New York

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Good morning Richard, my family and I are die hard Bruins and hockey fans, but this is more important than team rivalries (or you guys beating my team on Saturday night).  We're very glad to here that you are recovering.  That was very scary for a fan to watch, never mind having to experience it.  Best wishes for you and your family in the days ahead.  Hope to see you skating again soon.

Michael – Bedford, Massachusetts

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All the best, Richard! You are going to be okay! With sincerest wishes for your full recovery, from, an old hockey fan.

Annie – Las Vegas, Nevada

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My husband and I were at the game last night and we saw what happened.  From a fan standpoint none of us could think about anything other than whether or not you were okay.  We stood in silence frantically trying to find out any news about whether or not you were okay.  When they finally made the announcement you were in stable condition we were all so relieved.  Even though the game went on and we are sabres fans it didn't feel right to cheer.  I don't know what you're experience of buffalo fans are but I just wanted to let you know that we would have gladly given up the game if it was cancelled there are more important things.  Your teammates and the sabres couldn't think of anything else but you.  I am sure you will read and see things over the coming weeks, but the one thing that always  impressed me about the nhl and hockey players and the reason my husband and I are fans is the loyalty.  No matter how bitter things might seem during a game you guys always come together when it counts.  I don't think there was a player, coach, staffer or fan that would have done anything that had to be done to make sure you were okay.  Of course we have been checking the news and upon hearing that you are resting and the surgery went well we are so glad.  How brave and fast thinking it was of you to realize what was going on and skate yourself to the bench that was the thing that impressed us the most.  Anyway my husaband and I wanted to send our thoughts to you and your family and wish you a speedy recovery.

Sincerely,
Debbie & Charlie Piotrowski – Alden, New York

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God Bless you and your family and your team mates, scary stuff kido, but it sounds like you’re physically on the mend.  Stay Safe!! 

Sami – Raleigh, North Carolina

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Get well soon Richard! Can't wait to see you tearing up the scoreboard and back in action!

Robby – Montreal, Quebec

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Get well soon Richard. Hope you are felling betting I’m sorry that happen to you.

Wayne Frankum – Hamilton, Ontario

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Richard,

We were shocked when watching the game live.  We quickly just paused to pray for you -- a LOT of things had to happen quickly and in the right order for your safety!, , Obviously, we only know you as a hockey player and we didn't want to lose you.  But you are also husband/dad...that loss would be even worse.

May God bless you and your family!!
Joe & Stephen – Davie, Florida

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Best wishes to you and I'm praying for your quick recovery. You're an exciting player to watch and I can't wait for you to come back.

Jeff – Portage la Prairie, Canada

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Dear Mr. Zednik:, My prayers are with you. I hope all goes with with your recovery.  I was at home watchng the game with my father and boys. My dad and I remember what happened to the buffalo goaltender yrs ago, and started to pray for you the minute we seen what happened.  We have included you and your family in our prayers.

God Bless., Kevin C. Schneider and family.
Kevin - Broton, New York

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Your in Buffalo's thoughts and prayers man, get well soon.

Jordan – Great Valley, New York

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Hey hope your doing well, and that you will heal quick. I still cant believe what happened and how you skated off. As a Sabres fan i have all the respect in the world for you. Well take it easy and Goodluck.

Robert – Niagara Falls, New York

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Hi Richard, You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are one tough cat to be able to skate to the bench after such an injury.  I wish you a speedy recovery.

Jerry – Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Get well soon Richard! Your play this season has helped the Panthers so much and we appreciate your efforts. Best wishes for a full recovery.

Randall – Miami, Florida

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Get well soon and we can't wait to see you back out on the ice!!!!

Grant Henderson – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Rich,

Very glad to hear that your doing well. Heal quickly my friend. We need you back on the ice!

God Bless,
Jimmy McCready – Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Hey my name is Melissa Patrick. Im a huge hockey fan and just wanted to send my Well wished to Richard and his family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Get Well Soon.

Melissa Patrick – Commerce, Georgia

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After a few tears during those horrific moments in Buffalo, our thoughts and prayers to you and your lovely family for a speedy recovery and return to our beloved Florida Panthers line up.

Constantine Markakis & Family – Boca Raton, Florida

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I watched and admired your play here in DC for the Capitals and was saddened to hear of your injury.  Please accept my best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

Rob – Germantown, Maryland

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Richard,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a very speedy recovery. We are looking forward to seeing you here in Florida very soon. Best wishes to you and your family.

Lori – Tamarac, Florida

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Richard,

I am so sorry about your injury.

I was in tears when I saw what happened. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery so you can be on your way to another hat trick!!

All the best to you and your family.
Rob Skinner – Fort Myers, Florida

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Hurry back and get well soon. Followed your career since mid 90's in AHL.

Jeff – Rochester, New York

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My family and I would like to say that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our prayers are for a speedy recovery and we can't wait to see you back on the ice.  Get well soon.

Sincerely,
Dana Johnson and family, Panther fans – Dana Johnson

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Richard and loved ones....

I probably don't have much to say different from anyone else, but you truly are in our thoughts and prayers.

Have Faith in God, and stay strong!
Melanie – Livonia, New York

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Get better man. Just dont score to many goals on my leafs:P

Get better.
Kyle – Toronto, Canada

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Richard,

Happy to hear you are O.K.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

God bless you.
Robert. NHL fan!! – Plano, Texas

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for a speedy recovery.  We are all thankful that you are recovering from such a terrible injury.

Lesley Cass, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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Hi Richard,

Hope you are doing well. I was watching, the game and it was the worst accident I have, ever seen.

I hope for a speedy recovery and may, God be with you.          
Dale – Chesterville, Ontario

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Dear Richard Zednik,

 I am so sorry about what happen to you on Sunday night's game against the Sabres. I hope you get better. I hope you get back on that ice and skate your heart away again. You were doing great out there. I think i am speaking for Olli too he is sorry to i could see it in his eyes last night.

Love your biggest fan
Erika – Margate, Florida

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Get better soon, Richard! That was a nasty cut.

Kristoffer – Katrineholm, Sweden

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Richard,

I have only one lengthy hockey injury in my past that I can recall. Two of my teammates helped me skate off the ice, since I sustained a high ankle sprain. However, it is completely incomparable to what you had to deal with last night. I couldn't believe how brave you were out there. You still had recognition that you were in danger and showed the sense of urgency to grab your wound and get off the ice as quick as possible., , I realize that you have only been with our hockey club for 54 games, this season, but it seemed like a lifetime after witnessing the last game. I was watching the game on television with my buddy and when we heard Goldstein's voice saying that you were hurt in the corner of the ice, both of us felt like your distant family or something. As a fan of the Florida Panthers and of yours, I hope to see you back on the ice as soon as possible. You are one of the hardest working guys on the team and whether you score or not, you are always making a difference out on the ice. I've always had a tremendous amount of respect for your game and I love watching you fly, shoot, and score. Nonetheless, I'm just glad that you made it through that tough moment last night. The Florida Panther family is with you all the way, Richard. Please get well soon man, so we can see that #20 jersey and that long hair flyin' down the wing with the puck.

You're the best Zed.

Sincerely,
Mike Costantino – Boca Raton, Florida

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God luck man,
Anton – Landskrona, Sweden

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have shown great courage- miracles do happen on ice. Get well soon!!

Jessica – Buffalo, New York

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Dear Richard & Family,

We are so sad to see what has happened to you during the Buffalo game. Our hearts go out to you, the team and your family. I couldn't call my ticket representative fast enough this morning to check to see if there was an update on how you are doing. We as Panther fans and season ticket holders for many years, think of you guys like family . We are praying for comfort and a quick recovery for you, and for your wife and daughter. We look forward to your return to the ice.

Sincerely,    
Wesley & Donna Stanworth – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Wishing you to get well soon!!  Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and team in this time of need!  Can't wait to see you back out on the ice.

Jennifer – Red Wing, Minnesota

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Just want you to know that everyone who was at that game or watching on TV is praying for you and your family. We are all so thrilled that you are going to be all right! Take your time getting better and know that all the fans, no matter what team they root for, are behind you. Buffalo will take good care of you, so you remember to take good care of yourself and get back to 100% before you try to come back.

Best Wishes!
Kate – Oswego, New York

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Zed,

Hope your recovery is quick and you return to the ice soon.

Best wishes.
Ryan – Aldie, Virginia

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Be strong, you'll be back on the ice soon. Can't wait to see you at the games again.

Al – Deerfield Beach, Florida

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We watched in horror as you skated off the ice, and are delighted beyond words to hear you are resting comfortably today. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from one of thousands who are thinking of you today.

Kimberly – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Hey Richard,

What happened that night was absolutely horrifying and I applaud your strength and courage to get yourself off the ice and in the hands of the medical staff. Remember that freak accidents like this can happen anywhere, anytime, in any profession but it is few a far between. You are lucky to be surrounded by so much support, as we are lucky as fans to enjoy your outstanding talents. As a diehard Panther fan I wish you a speedy recovery, as I will miss your talents during the stretch drive to the playoffs but you should take your time, make sure you are fully healed before you return. Most Panthers fans would say the same. , , Being a Panther fan living in Toronto, I was at the leaf-panther game last week. Definitely the most entertaining hockey event I have ever attended. Your hat trick was amazing, and well deserved. I have been watching most of the games this year and I have always marveled at the way you drive to the net and create scoring opportunities. I was about to throw my hat on the ice but I was wearing a Beatles hat that i just could not part with. Next time I will wear a hat that I don't mind losing.

Andrew Noddin – Toronto, Ontario

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Get well soon.  I am praying for your quick recovery may god bless you.

Paul – Glendale, New York

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Richard,

My family and I sat in front of our TV all last night patiently waiting to hear any updates on your health, nobody would go to sleep until we heard that you had been stabilized and were resting after being operated on. We've been fans of the Panthers for 10+ years and care for you all like you're part of our family. We all look forward to you getting back on the ice and hopefully you're well enough to help bring us back to the playoffs.

You're in our prayers.
The Oenbrinks – Orlando, Florida

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Hi Richard!

I`m Andreas Wennström from Finland. I wish you will get well soon and join the team as soon as possible. You are very good player and Florida needs you.

Best Regards!
Andreas – Jyvaskyla, Finland

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Richard, we are all glad to know that you are ok.  Please get well soon and you are in our prayers.

Gus – Tamarac, Florida

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All our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

John – Paris, Ontario

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I am hoping that you will have a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Lori – Orange, California

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Hello Mr. Zednik, Get well soon! =)

Neil - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Sabres fans know this situation all too well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Can't wait to watch you get back on the ice.

Joshua – Buffalo, New York

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Get Well Soon, hope to see you back on the ice in no time.

Steve – Warminster, Pennsylvania

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To the Zednik Family,

We may be Canuck fans but first and foremost, we are HOCKEY FANS!!!  Get better Richard; rest and take care of yourself and family.  Godspeed to you.

From The Doerksen's – Ouesnel, British Columbia

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Richard,

My prayers are with you and your family. I wish you a speedy recovery and can't wait to see you on the ice again. Get well.

Brian Williams – Powhatan, Virginia

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Mr. Zednik,

I wish you the best in your recovery and your family strength during this very uneasy time!

Best regards,
Mike Hutchings – Indianapolis, Indiana

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Richard,

I hope you have a speedy recovery from this unfortunate accident. It is terrific to hear that your training staff and the local medics were able to act so quickly to stabilize things., , I am the trainer for my son's Jr C team and have had my share of injuries to deal with. We just never know what is coming around the corner.

Best wishes,
Brian Pyke - Owen Sound, Ontario

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Just a quick note to tell you my thoughts and prayers are with you and hope for a quick recovery- Godspeed.

Gerald – Chesapeake, Ohio

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Richard:

Get well soon!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bruce, West Milton, Ohio

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The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Buffalo are with you! All the best for a speedy recovery.

David – Buffalo, New York

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Hello Richard,

Best wishes and God Bless you. I hope you'll be back at 100% as soon as possible. Best Regards.

Abe – Sunrise, Florida

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We hope you know that the Caps message boards immediately lit up with news of your injury and with best wishes for your complete and rapid recovery.  All in Washington wish you and your family nothing but the very best! 

Fred – Fairfax Station, Virginia

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Richard me and my family are glad you are doing great after a horrible event on the ice. Best wishes to you and your family on and off the ice.

Oscar – Santa Ana, California

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 Zed,

I was thoroughly distraught to see what happened to you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I hope you make a speedy and complete recovery.  Thank you for all your years in Washington.  We miss you!

Sabah – Washington, D.C.

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DEAR RICHARD,

AS SEASON TICKET HOLDERS AND HUGE FANS OF THE FLORIDA PANTHERS.  WE HAVE LOVED HAVING YOU AS A PART OF OUR TEAM AND MY FAMILY WANTS TO SEND OUT TO YOU OUR HEART FELT SINCERE  WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.   YOU ARE SUCH A HUGE PART OF THE PANTHER TEAM AND WE LOVE YOU!!!!

GET WELL SOON, MUCH LOVE,
JOAN, GERRY, SAMMIE, AND CASIE – Pompano Beach, Florida

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My best wishes go out to you and your family.  It was a hard scene to watch even on TV.  I dont get to see many Eastern Conference teams but I would love to see you back in action when you play my Minnesota Wild.  Best of luck man, the hockey world is behind you.

Travis – Long Lake, Minnesota

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Get well soon Zeddy!!!!! Wishing you the best and hoping you'd get back to playing real soon!!!!

Fan – Germantown, Maryland

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Richard,

I have never felt so lost watching a game! The emotions I had to hear that you were stable were undescribable.  Please have a speedy and comfortable recovery.  My prayers are with you and your wife and daughter (being a father of 2 small girls I know your priorities!)

Best Wishes----
Eric Tomczak , (aka Tomcat on the message boards) – Lighthouse Point, Florida

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Richard,

I hope you are doing well, after watching the game last night it was so hard to keep watching but I think mostly everyone still watched just to hear how you were doing. Even though I am a sabres fan I still care about all of the players in the nhl, becuase all the players especially you are superstars to us fans. I wish the nhl could do something for you players, like make a neck guard because Nobody wants to ever see that happen again. I hope You get better and return to the ice so everyone can see the Florida NHL Superstar in Action Again. Take Care Richard, Everyone is praying for You, Your Family, And Your Teammates.                               

Sincerely,
Kyle Rafferty – Ogdensburgh, New York

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Hey Richard,

We are long time Washington Capitals fans.  We remember when u played for us.  We were all watching the game against Buffalo when u got hurt.  We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will keep you and your wife in our prayers.  We all wish you a speedy recovery.  Hope to see you back on the ice soon.  Take care.  Get well soon.

 Lisa, Lori & Krystal Sprouse – Stafford, Virginia

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Get well soon, Zed!

Greg – Boca Raton, Florida 

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Here is to a full and speedy recovery. Can't wait to see you on the ice again.

Weiss N Rice – Justin – Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Mr. Zednik,,

You are in our Prayers for a speedy recovery. Get well soon.

The Schnarr Family – San Clemente, California

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Dear Richard,

From a montreal fan who misses watching you play for his team, please get well soon., Wishing you all the best and hope you have a safe and speedy recovery.

Jonathan – Montreal, Quebec

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You are a great player and I hope you get well very soon!

Mathieu – Kingston, Ontario

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Regardless of what team you play for, no one ever wants that kind of injury to happen to anyone. Just to let you know the city of Buffalo is behind you and we all wish you a speedy recovery. Get well Zednik!

Justin – Buffalo, New York

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Richard,  Simply put, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your teammates and the Panthers organization.  I hope you have a speedy recovery and I look forward to the day you are back on the ice playing the game you (and so many others) love.

Stay strong,.
Jenna – Williamsville, New York

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Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jonathan – Huntington Beach, California

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Hope you get well soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you a fast recovery and return to the ice.

Jen – Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Richard,

My family and I hope you are safe and are in good condition. I wish that you get a full recovery. You were so brave for skating over to the bench., Good Luck. Hope all will be well.

Carissa – Buffalo, New York

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Hi - I was totally shocked as I saw the news about your accident this morning - but I was glad when I heard that your condition turned soon stable and that you now recover in good hands., , With deeply greetings and wishes that you will get well soon., , Take care, , With greetings from a Swedish fan.

Nils -  Göteborg, Sweden

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HEY BUDDY, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MONTREAL STILL LOVES YOU VERY MUCH AND WE WISH YOU A SHORT RECOVERY PERIOD, HANG IN THERE BUDDY.

Andre – Montreal, Quebec

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Dear Richard my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.. Hang in there and im sure you will be back on the ice soon.. GET WELL FAST !!!!!!!

John – Harrison, New York

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ZED!

I'm a huge Caps fan and you'll be a fan favorite here no matter where you are. Keep the faith!

Dave – Frederick, Maryland

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Buffalo wishes you well Richard...GOOD LUCK to you and we hope to see you skating again soon!

Trish – Buffalo, New York

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Dear Richard,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a long, healthy hockey career!

The Richter Family - West Palm Beach, Florida

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My family and I will be praying for a speedy recovery during this difficult moment.  I immediately went to prayer for you when it happened and I am thankful that you got to help quickly.  Your presence will be missed on the ice.

Martin – Coral Springs, Florida

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish all the best for you and that you have a full recovery. Get well soon.

Jennifer – Chicago, Illinois

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My family and I hope you all the best in your recovery.  Get well soon, and we look forward to seeing you back on the ice!

David – Northborough, Massachusetts

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ALL THE BEST! PLS GET THE REST YOU NEED AND TAKE LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE..LOVE YOR FAMILY AND GIVE THEM A BIG HUG AND KISS.. HOCKEY IS JUST A GAME.

CHEERS!
DAVID WEISS – PARKLAND, Florida

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Hey Man!!!, I'm a 'Canes fan, but I respect all of you guys!, Get well soon!, Good luck and God Bless!

Gerrad – Raleigh, North Carolina

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Good luck Richard I hope you get better soon from this freak accident cause even though Olli didn’t mean to get you in the neck I know hey feels bad. I’m happy to hear that your in stable condition and making a recovery I hope that you can heal soon and see you back on the ice; with a strong guy like you I know you’ll be on the ice soon whether it be this season or next ill be watching #20 race down the ice. Once again Good Luck and I wish you a fast recovery..

Cody – Welland, Ontario

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Get well soon!!!  So we can see ya back out there on the ice!!  You're in my prayers!

Mia – Medford, New Jersey

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Oh, I was so upset - I still am. My kids play hockey and we never want anyone to get so badly hurt. I watched the Panthers play a pre-season game in September 07 against the Oilers in Edmonton, great team. Good luck, speedy recovery, and God bless to Richard and his family.

Get well soon. Xxxx
Sally – Vancouver

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Zed.

Cordell – McLean, Virginia

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I wish you a speedy recovery, and you and your family are in my families prayers.

David – Tampa, Florida

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As a Carolina Hurricanes Fan, I always enjoy watching the intense rivalry within the southeast division. I would like to wish Richard a speedy recover and quick return to the ice for what I know will be an exciting end to this playoff run, of which I know Richard will be involved. Best wishes!

Andy – Williamston, North Carolina

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GET WELL SOON RICHARD! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Shannon – Buffalo, New York

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Zed! you gave me such a scare, and I prayed for you so much. I am happy to hear you are recovering. I bought you're jersey about 2 weeks ago, and I will wear it proudly at every game. My father and I admire you so much, as you are our favorite hockey player! Take care of yourself, and know that everyone is with you. You are such an inspiration for young people all around the world, and I bet you did not know this until now that you see all the support. , I am proud to wear the name ZEDNIK on my back!

Take care buddy
John Rubinov, (NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY-DAVIE, FL)

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Mr. Zednik,

 I really enjoyed your short stay with the Caps last year. I heard about your injury on the radio this morning and I was shocked. I'm glad you're recovering and I sincerely hope you get well soon and get plenty of rest.

Jessie – Washington D.C.

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As a fan of various sports it is heart wrenching to see something like this happen. It is an unfortunate reminder of how insignificant sports can be. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Shannan – Wilmington, Delaware

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Richard....Thank God your OK.  My wife and I were just devastated at what happened.  This isn't the first time this sort of thing happened here in Buffalo and we hoped to never see it again.  I am a die hard Sabres fan but last night I was a die hard Zednik fan.  We hope you the very best in recovery and hope to see you back playing real soon.  I will always have a soft spot in my heart for you after this.  Stay stong and know even though Sabres fans always want to win we have compassion for other competitors and we will all be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Good Luck
Charles Valvo - Buffalo, NY

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All hopes for a speedy and Full Recovery!

Rest up! Get well!
Richard – Davie Florida

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Richard,

As a former player, and a long-time fan of yours during your two stays with the Caps, I wish you to speediest recovery.

Paul – Washington D.C.

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Get well soon!!!

Elizabeth – Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

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HEY RICHARD,

I AM HERE WRITING TO YOU FROM LONG ISLAND. I SAW YOU PLAY IN MONTREAL WHEN YOU WERE A HAB AND OF COURSE AS AN ISLANDERS FAN I SAW YOU PLAY AT NASSAU COLISSEUM. JUST KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ISLANDERS FANS AND EVERY FAN ACROSS THE NHL. BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR RECOVERY. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ICE AGAIN!!

LOVE,
KRISTIN MUSCARELLA – Massapequa, New York

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Dear Richard,

We wish you a speedy recovery. We were very scared and worried for you after watching the Buffalo game on TV. Thank G-d you will be OK. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Best Regards for a speedy recovery!

Your fans.
Howard and Aaron Brenker  (season ticket holders) – Parkland, Florida

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I am so happy to hear that you are doing better, and resting.  Here's to a speedy recovery!  Fans all across the world are praying for you right now, myself included. Best wishes to you and your family.

Scott – Anaheim, California

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Richard,

Wish you a speedy recovery and best wishes.  We miss you in DC!!

Beth – Washington, D.C.

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Prayers with you and your family.

Domenic – Reggio Calabria, Italy

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Richard,, Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and hope you have a very quick recovery. It certainly puts a game in perspective and it doesn't matter what team you play for or who it is. , We know you are in good hands at Buffalo General. Hopefully you can be home with your family very soon.

A Friend in Buffalo
Kevin – Buffalo, New York

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WE HOPE FOR A QUICK RECOVERY AND HOPE TO SEE YOU BACK ON THE ICE SOON. STAY STRONG AND GET WELL SOON

Mark – Buffalo, New York

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Richard:

I hope your feeling well, your a tough man getting of the ice like that. I hope your back and well soon.

Scott – Kitchener, Ontario

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Canadiens fan here, I just wanted to wish Richard and his family the best through this tough time. I have always been a fan of Richard since he started his career and played for my home team. Once again I wish him my best and hope he's on route to a successful and speedy recovery.

Justin McShane - Vermont

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Richard,

Glad to hear you are doing well. My prayers are with you and your family. You never want to see anyone get a injury like that and everyone here in Buffalo had to watch it for a second time in history. Buffalo never really gets the best sport publicity but our fans are great and our medical teams are one of the best. I am glad that they were able to stabilize you and get you to pull through this. You are a great player and I hope to see you back on the ice soon. I am 28 years old and started playing hockey last winter, and I really admire guys like you. Good luck to you and your family and remember to stay strong.

Andy – Buffalo, New York

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Those of us that aren't Panthers fans but are long-time fans of this great game were really shaken by this news.   Best wishes to Richard for a speedy and full recovery.   We'll be looking for you back on the ice.  Stay strong!

Drew – Long Island, New York

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To the Zednik Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish you a full recovery and look forward to having you back soon.

Ed – Weston, Florida

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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!

Christian – Soutwest Ranches, Florida

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GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE ALRIGHT. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON ON THE ICE. BE WELL AND GODSPEED.

Glenn – Denville, New Jersey

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Don't know what to say other than you've got millions of people praying for you and wishing they could help. I'm so relieved to hear you're doing better, stay strong through recovery- I can't wait to see you if you play the Sharks next season in San Jose!! You're a talented guy, and no one wants to see this break you.

And be nice to your wife-this is hell for her too...

Ashleigh – Santa Clara, California

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Richard,

I thank God your ok and pray you will have the best and speediest recovery.  I wish you and your family my deepest thoughts. Take care get better and look for your return.

Jim – Las Vegas, Nevada 

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I may be a huge Sabres fan but even through the win you were in my thoughts. Best of luck, I pray that you get well soon.

Sean – San Antonio, Texas

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RICHARD,

FROM THE MOMENT YOUR INJURY OCCURED, THERE WAS SILENCE AND WONDER...AND WHEN THE UPDATE WAS MENTIONED ABOUT YOU BEING STABLE, THERE WAS CHEER.  YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG PERSON TO BE ABLE TO GET YOURSELF OFF THE ICE IN THAT CONDITION AND WE ARE JUST SO THANKFUL YOU ARE OKAY.

OUR FLORIDA PANTHERS TEAM WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU SO GET WELL AND BACK ON THAT ICE; WE HAVE LOTS MORE GAMES TO BE WON!

TAKE CARE,BEST WISHES AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

EDWYNNA CHUMLEY – Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Dear Richard,

I hope that you will make a full and quick recovery from the serious injury you suffered last night in the game against Buffalo.  I also send good wishes to your family, it can only be imagined how difficult this must have been for your wife and daughter.

It was a very hard thing to watch as a Panthers fan too, but it was also amazing to see you thinking so clearly and skate quickly to the bench after it happened. I know the rest of the team's hearts couldn't have been in the game after you were taken to hospital, but as professionals I guess they just had to carry on.

I have been a Panthers fan for several years, hockey is the only sport I enjoy watching - my husband has followed the Panthers since the beginning and is also a huge supporter.  We have two half season tickets and our 14 year old daughter attends games too when school allows., , Please take care of yourself and hopefully you will be able to return to the team very soon.  You are a valuable member of the Panthers and they need you to help them finish this season successfully!  I have never before been moved to tears by watching a sports injury, thankfully it sounds like you will be ok and no doubt back on the ice as soon as the doctors allow.

Rest and recover soon, and GO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!!
Anne – Boynton Beach, Florida

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Get Well Soon Richard!  Take it easy till your fully healed.  Looking forward to when you can get back on the ice.

Derek – Manassas, Virginia

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My prayers are with you and your Family. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Nancy – Toms River, New Jersey

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Dear Richard,

All my thoughts are with you, rest a lot and get well as soon as you can! :)

Marie, P.S We miss you in Montreal you know.. ;o) – Montreal, Quebec

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This is a situation where the game and the team logo are not important, it is all about the name on the back.  Regardless of which team is supported, I am a Leafs fan myself, the thoughts and prayers of every hockey fan are with you., , Your return to the game will be greeted with a standing ovation, there is no doubt about that, no matter which city you are in when you make your return.  As a hockey fan, I look forward to seeing you back on the ice, playing the game you love.

I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  Please don't let this get you down because you still have a long career ahead of you. I wish you the best.

Marie-Eve - Florida

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Dear Richard,

When I saw the photo of what happened I was in shock and I'm just happy you are ok.Godspeed and may you have a full and pleasant recovery!

NY now a Panther Fan!
Dave H. – Hollis, New York

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May you have a speedy recovery, Richard. Rest up and get well. All of us Montreal fans wish you the best. Once a Hab, always a Hab.

Regards,
Rob Chatelain - Stouffville, Ontario

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Upon announcing that  you were stabilized and en route to the hospital, a relief came over all of us at the arena and across the city. Cheers to a quick recovery!

Erika – Buffalo, New York

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Richard.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Michael – New York City, New York

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Hang tough Richard. You were the real winner in this game. I still can't believe you skated to your bench! Anyways, you're probably getting thousands of these messages, but just wanted to say from all of us Sabres fans here in Buffalo, we hope to see you back out on the ice real soon.

Mike – Buffalo, New York

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Just wanna say that all of us here in DC are glad that you are okay, and hope you will be back at full health soon. 

Wes – Friendship, Maryland

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Richard,

My wife and I are huge Buffalo Sabres fans and were in attendance at the game on Sunday night.  You are also one of my favorite players and I have followed most of your career.  Our best wishes go to you and your family, teammates, friends and other well-wishers as you journey along the road to recovery. God speed to you and yours.  Looking forward to seeing you up and about again.

Timothy – Buffalo, New York 

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Dear Richard,

Thank God you are okay! I saw your freak injury on ESPN Sportscenter and I was horrified. It reminded me of Sabres Goalie Clint Malarchuk several years ago. He, too, suffered the same type of injury. And, I believe that also happened in Buffalo! Spooky! Hey, Richard, take care, get well and be assured that you are in my prayers!

Bill Stock - Kingston, New York

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Get well soon Richard.

Wayne - Ottawa, Canada

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Richard,

As a Thrashers Season Ticket holder, I realized last night that the NHL Players, Coaches, and Fans are more family than foes.  We all love hockey and are bound by our love of the game.  You are part of that family and to see your accident makes all of us pause and reflect how important members of that family really are.  I hope that have a speedy recovering and pray that you will be back on the ice soon.  I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta giving my Thrashers all the can handle on the ice.  God's speed and get well soon.

Mark Oldfield – Atlanta, Georgia

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Hi Richard,

Im a fan of you ever since you played for the montreal canadiens. they should of kept you, you were strong along the boards with quick skating, i hope you are doing well, i feel for you very deeply. thats the last thing anyone needs to see., stay strong....... recover 100%!!!! to god and to your health., cheers mate.

A fan, John Saradakos. – Toronto, Ontario 

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the best to you Richard and your family. Get well soon and see you back on the Ice soon.

Trevor, Zach, Ben – Port Perry, Ontario

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Get well soon. You always step up against the Flyers and I hope to see you be able to try on the 23rd.

Jeff – Pennsauken, New Jersey

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Hey richard hope all is going well. my prayers are with you and your family.

Alexander – Miami, Florida

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Mr.Zednik,

I wish you a speedy recovery, the entire NHL fan base is pulling for you!

From an Islander fan,
Kristie – Saint Marys, Georgia

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Richard Zednick i wish to you to be soon in the very fast time cause you are a nice players and you play  very good so good health for you !!!!

Ralf – Montreal, Quebec

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ALL MY FAMILIES PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!!! GET WELL SOON!!

Adam – Hillsborough, New Jersey

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Zed,

I enjoy and love your game. I hope you recover to full health. Get well soon.

Marc, a Blackhawks fan – Chicago, Illinois

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I hope you will be get well and be back soon.

Best wishes,
Birthe – Dallas, Texas

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I'm glad God answered my prayer....Hope you have a speedy recovery.

A Sabres' fan
Ed – Hilton, New York

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My family and I wish you a speedy recovery. Life and health are so much more important than anything else, we pray you and your family will come out of this stronger for it.

Vic Peditto – Pembroke Pines, Florida

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Take it easy, man.  Get well soon!

Martin – Birmingham, England

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Dear Richard,

I am praying for you and very hopeful for a speedy recovery!

Victor – Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dude I wish you all the best. I play in a hockey league overseas and you've made all off us realize how much it means to wear a neck guard. Hope you get better soon!!!!!!!!

Brendan – Ocala, Florida

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I am a sabres fan from buffalo and i am wishing that u get well real fast. glad 2 c ur okay.

Jeff – Tonawanda, New York

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A much as i want you back on the ice because you are one of the best players we got, i feel it best for you to focus on recovering fully before returning to the ice., may your road to recovery be smooth and free of any complications., we'll be waiting for your return Z! get well soon!

Akiva – Hollywood, Florida

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Hold on strong RISO. See You soon on the ice!!!!!!!!

Pete – Omak, Washington

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Richard,

I am a long-time fan of yours from your time on the Capitals.  My family was very sad to see you suffer such an awful injury, and we hope that you have a rapid and complete recovery.  You are much remembered and missed in the DC hockey community., Get well soon!

Preston C. Calvert, M.D. – Washington D.C.

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A scary injury...my thoughts and prayers to you, your family, and teammates., The entire hockey world is looking forward to your return to the ice!

John – Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Richard,

As a long time Caps fan I am praying for a quick recovery. My family and I wish you the best. We enjoyed watching you play for thw Caps and hope you can keep up you great play except when playing the Caps!!

Take care,
 Steve – Ashburn, Virginia

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Best wishes for a full recovery.

Scott – Washington D.C.

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You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, get well soon.

Anthony – Buffalo, New York

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Get well Richard. You have all the support of the Florida Panthers and all their fans. We all know you will recover strong from this. Get well soon from the biggest Panther fan up here in New Jersey.

Angelo – Elmwood Park, New Jersey

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Dear Richard:

With any sport comes a risk.  I myself play many sports.  When I first started to wrestle in 7th grade I only weighed 67 lbs.  The problem is that I wrestled people that were 40-50 lbs heavier than me.  I had many injuries including neck and lower back.  The risks I take to do something I enjoy is worth nothing as long as I love what I do.  You are a great hockey player who takes many risks.  I have always wanted to play hockey but I have never gotten that chance.  You greatly encourage me, more than any player in this sport.  I can't wait till you return.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.  My God give you the strength and courage to continue this sport.

David – Perry, New York

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Dear Richard,

I wish you the absolute best and a quick recovery.  My prayers are with you and your family and I wish you the absolute best.  Get well soon!!!!

Michael – Boca Raton, Florida

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a great competitor and we know you will fight your way back to good health!

Dan – Buffalo, New York

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I really hope your ok.. You are one good hockey player and I hope you have a fast and full recovery.. take care buddy..

Nicholas – London, Ontario

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Richard,

I know your getting tons of these well wishes and I can only echo these with some of the same. Anyway, I hope you make a full & fast recovery and hope to see you back on the ice soon.

Sincerely,
Don Crowther, Panther Fan – Ft. Myers, Florida

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Best wishes for a quick recovery Zed, hope you're back on the ice in a few weeks.

Miss ya here in DC!!!
Sean – Centreville, Virginia

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Hello Richard,
As a lifelong hockey and sabres fan I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to yourself, your team, your friends, and family.

You are an amazing player to watch and it is something that no one wants to witness or see happen to anyone.

Cheers to a safe and speedy recovery, and I am sure we will see you back on the ice in the near future.

Best,
Scott – Buffalo, New York

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All of us in Boston are wishing you a speedy recovery and to get better soon.

Erik – Boston, Massachusetts

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Richard, hope you get well soon, I'm a long time hockey fan, doesn't matter the team, I watch every team. You are a great player, and the incident was tragic. You will get well, and play hard like you have been playing for the fans all over the world.

Regards
Fan from Dallas – Kevin 

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My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope and pray for you to make a fast and full recovery. Please know that when it was announced that you were in stable condition over the Buffalo loud speaker, there was a standing ovation like nothing I have ever seen. You are in the thoughts of so many people. Be strong! After all, you are a FLORIDA PANTHER!!

Ben – Boynton Beach, Florida

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It was very hard to watch that replay and I give you best wishes that everything is alright. Get better soon and hopefully we haven't seen the last of you in a hockey uniform.

David – Burlington, Canada

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Caps fans are wishing you a speedy recovery.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kaitlin – Washington D.C.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We are praying for a speedy recovery. May God bless you, your family, your team and the hockey nation.

The Grossman Family – Milton, Pennsylvania

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Dear Richard,, May god be with you and your family. You are in good hands with the Buffalo doctors, They are one of the best in the country. We will continue to pray for you and your family for a speedy recovery. Take care and don't rush your recovery.

Ed – Buffalo, New York

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Richard, I can only thank God that you are doing well, I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts daily, and look forward to your return to the ice. Nothing will be better than seeing you come back to Buffalo and step on the ice...

Randy Cialone - Buffalo, NY

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Blue Jackets fans send their best wishes for a speedy recovery. We hope to see you back on the ice with your teammates real soon.

Patrick – Columbus, Ohio

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Richard and family, As a big Thrashers fan I was watching the Panthers and Sabers to keep up with the points race.  When I witnessed the accident.  All I could think was, Oh my God!  I have two hockey players 12 and 16 and we and my wife prayed for you and your family last night and will continue to do so until your full recovery.

Although I am sure we will never have the chance to meet I hope you can find some comfort is knowing that so many in the hockey community / family are pulling for you and hope to see you back soon. 

Sincerely,
The Young Family, Pat, Kay, Harrison, and Robert – Atlanta, Georgia

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Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

T&N Teall – Edmonton, Canada

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Love you, Richard!!!  Come back to us soon!

Becky – Chicago, Illinios

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Hey Richard. That was a scary accident.

Hope you get well soon, and come back to the game.

Best wishes
Peter – Sundsvall, Sweden

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Hey Richard I hope you are feeling better, and doing alright!!! That was the scariest thing I have ever seen in my life. I was watching the game when the incident happened, and I was literally crying. I was praying that you were alright. When they made the announcement that you were in stable condition it was the biggest sign of relief. You are one of my favorite players, and you have had a hell of a season, and a great road trip. I love watching you play, and I don't know what the team, the fans, and most importantly your family would've done with out you. Thank god you are alright, and my thoughts and prays go out to you and your family. I hope you get better soon, and I cant wait to see you back on the ice again.

Sincerely,
Justin Levine – Weston, Florida

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Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Pete – Brampton, Canada

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Richard,

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Get well soon.

Sincerely,
John Norris, (NY Islanders Fan) – New York, New York

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I just wanted to send my get well wishes to you. I was at the game Sunday and felt so bad for you. You showed a lot of courage skating to the bench for medical attention. I'm so happy you are doing well. Get back on the ice soon.

Concerned Sabres Fan.
Mike – Buffalo, New York

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Wow! You sure scared the heck out of all of hockey world and we are all so happy you are recovering. A speedy recovery to you - looking forward to seeing you with your stick back on the ice.

Laura – Seattle, Washington

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Zed, I'm so glad the surgery went well. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. My prayers are with you and your family, along with countless others. Take care.

Nick – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It was very hard to watch that replay and I give you best wishes that everything is alright. Get better soon and hopefully we haven't seen the last of you in a hockey uniform.

David – Burlington, Canada

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My family and I wish you a speedy recovery. We hope that all goes well for you and your family. We also hope to see you next year with the Panthers. You are quite a talented athlete. All the best to you.

Sincerely,
The Garcia Family – North Palm Beach, Florida

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Mr.Zednik,

I'm a real fan of you... I live in St-Jérôme, it's a city not so far of Montréal and I was to the bell Center in 2002, you are my favorite player. Everything will be great.... ( sorry for my english, it's not my first language).

I hope you will come back with the Montreal Canadien before the end of you're career.

Good luck...
Marline – St-Jérôme, Montréal, Quebec

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Hope  you get well and get back to put some goals in the net.

Brett – Calgary, Canada

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Richard,

We said alot of prayers for you on Sunday after you left the ice., We are overjoyed to here that you are doing well, and expect to make a full recovery., From all Sabres fans.....

God Bless You, and keep you well and safe during your recovery.

Jeff Bykowicz – Buffalo, NY

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Get well ,  

Best wishes
Guy – Boynton Beach, Florida

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Here's hoping for a speedy recovery! My heart is glad that you are alright! You'll be in my prayers! We look forward to seeing you back on the ice.

James – Lexington, Kentucky

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So happy to read that you are on the mend.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jessica.  Take care and return to the ice real soon.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Richard, get well soon.. we know you are a warrior and a hell of a great player.

Thanks
Jaime – Coral Springs, Florida

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Richard,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May you be blessed with a complete and speedy recovery. We also hope you are able to return to the ice and resume your career after you recuperate.

Best,
The Dennis Family – Cooper City, Florida

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Richard get well soon the game is not the same with out you. Every single person who is a fan of the game of hockey in New York is behind you!!

Travis – Hunt, New York

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shane – Portsmouth, Virginia

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My family and I wish you a speedy recovery.  We are season ticket holders and attend every home game. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope to see you back at Bank Atlantic Center. You are playing awesome and we love our Panthers!

Take care and get well soon.
Debora – Coral Springs, Florida

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You'll get back on the ice doing what you do best! Our prayers are with you my man! on behalf of any respectable Canadian hockey fan, we wish you a safe and fast recovery!

Christopher – Brampton, Ontario

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DEAR RICHARD:

MY FAMILY AND I WISH TO SEND OUR BEST WISHES TO YOU (AND TO YOUR FAMILY) WITH HOPES FOR A VERY SPEEDY AND HEALTHY RECOVERY.  WE ARE RELIEVED THAT YOUR INJURIES RECEIVED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BACK WITH THE PANTHERS.

ALL THE BEST.
JEFFREY, LINDA, MARCUS & JORDAN HIRSCH – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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Richard,

Thank God that you are recovering so well after your accident in Sunday's game. Everyone in Buffalo and Western New York collectively gasped, then prayed for your safety as the event unfolded. We also thank God for your instincts to get to the bench and for all the trainers and doctors that were waiting to assist you.

May God bless you and your family and continue to watch over you through the rest of your NHL career. We hope to see you back on the ice soon.

And believe me, we Sabres fans will have a special ovation to welcome you back next year in Buffalo.

All the best,
The Thompson's - East Aurora, NY

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I wish you a speedy and full recovery.

Take care,
Everyone in Edmonton Oiler's land
Jason – Edmonton, Alberta

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Richard,

My family and I pray that you will have a speedy recovery from surgery and that you will be able to play in the best sport ever known. You and your family will be in our hearts and our prayers.

Get Well Soon
The Fuehners – Dyer, Indiana

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Richard, I've been a true fan of your work on and off the ice since you were a HAB.  I wish you the quickest recovery so you may return home to your family and friends as soon as possible. I'm pleased to hear you got the right medical attention. Best of Luck!

Davide – Montreal, Quebec

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Our thoughts are with you and your family - we hope you will be better very, very soon & playing very, very soon. All our very best wishes.

Martin, Pat, Nick, & Alexandra – Miramar, Florida

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wishing you a speedy recovery and GOD bless

Jack – Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

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May God bless you with a speedy recovery and have you back on the ice SOON.

Cheryl – Henderson, North Carolina

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Richard,

I sincerely hope your recovery is speedy and full and you are able to resume your career soon.  It was tough enough to watch it years ago when Malarchuck suffered a similar injury.  To see it a second time in the same city was just awful.

I hope I speak for all Sabres fans when I say get well soon.  You are a pleasure to watch play the game.

Paul – Buffalo, New York

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Thoughts and prayers are with you Richard.  Here is for a speedy recovery.  Get well soon.

Chris – Charlottetown, Canada

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You are in my thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery.  Take care & I look forward to your return back to the ice. 

Annette – Manassas, Virginia

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Craig – Buffalo, New York

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Richard,

I am confident you will receive great medical attention from the Buffalo area doctors, they are some of the best in the world. You are in great hands, and it's great to hear you are doing better and resting, and proceeding to the road of recuperation. It was very scary to see such a great player like you to go through that, and you deserve all the credit in the world to be able to skate back to the bench on your own power, and be able to take care of yourself. God Bless you, and I hope you can return to the ice sometime soon, you are a great player, and a great man.

Your friend in Buffalo,
CJ Caggiano

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The thoughts and prayers of our family are with you in your recovery. 

Lea- Anaheim, California

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Get well soon!

Jack & Max Grant – Fredericton, New Brunswick

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As my son and I watched the game, my heart stopped and the tears began to fall. My son, who is 6 and plays hockey in the Mite division, looked at me and said Mommy it will be ok, he's a PANTHER!! We wish you all the best and a quick return to Florida.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie – Hollywood, Florida

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hey there, scarey moment but i am a faithful person and prayed soooooooooooo hard thru my tears for you and so glad you are going to be okay. i have watched you for years, (tho i am a ranger fan) always thought you were good looking and then i saw how well you play the sport of hockey & became an instant fan. cannot wait to see you out there again, get better quickly and make that happen!!!, #1 hockey fan

linda. g. – Islandia, New York

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From all of us Devils fans, we wish you a speedy recovery Richard.  I used to live in Maine and followed you when you were a Portland Pirate, you're a great player with a lot of heart.  You'll definitely pull through this and get back on the ice as soon as possible.

Zack – Chester, New Jersey