COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenceman Radek Martinek to a one-year contract, adding the veteran blue-liner that they needed.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Radek Martinek to a one-year contract, adding the veteran blue-liner that they needed.

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The IIHF World Championships are well underway in Slovakia and they've been rather brutal. Witness this hit by Latvian defenseman Arturs Kulda on Czech defenseman (and New York Islanders blue-liner) Radek Martinek on Saturday that left Martinek motionless on the … Continue reading →

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New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek suffered a severe concussion on Saturday at the World Hockey Championships and has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. Martinek, playing for the Czech Republic, was hospitalized following a hit by defenseman Arturs Kulda...

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The New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek has been ruled out of the world hockey championship after sustaining a severe concussion in the Czech Republic's opening game against Latvia. Czech team doctor Radomir Holibka said Sunday that Martinek likely be moved from a Bratislava hospital to the Czech Republic on Monday.

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Czech defenseman Radek Martinek has been ruled out of the rest of the world championship after suffering a severe concussion in the team's opening game against Latvia. Czech team doctor Radomir Holibka said Sunday that the New York Islanders player will likely be moved from a Bratislava hospital to the Czech Republic on Monday.

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NHL Notebook for Saturday, April 30, 2011 (Resend) ***** NHL NOTEBOOK ***** The New York Islanders are holding their breath over the condition of defenseman Radek Martinek, who has been hospitalized in Bratislava, Slovakia, after suffering a spine injury and a concussion during...

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The New York Islanders are holding their breath over the condition of defenseman Radek Martinek, who has been hospitalized in Bratislava, Slovakia, after suffering a spine injury and a concussion during the Czech Republic's 4-2 victory over Latvia in the world hockey...

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New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek is in the hospital with an injury to his spine and a concussion following a hit to the head during the Czech Republic's 4-2 win at the world hockey championship. Martinek was carried off on a stretcher Saturday after being struck by Latvia defenseman Arturs Kulda at 14:40 of the first period.

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The New York Rangers absorbed two losses in 24 hours they hope to quickly forget. If they miss the playoffs again, these defeats will be remembered for quite some time. Radek Martinek and P.A. Parenteau both had a goal and assist during the Islanders' four-goal second period, and they put the New York area-rival Rangers back into postseason peril with a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

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