and from looking at the other thread, I have learned that our team is quite injury prone

 

Guess I'll start with Armia being out for awhile.

more info on Mason's latest concussion

https://www.tsn.ca/maurice-confirms-mason-incurred-concussion-1.973046

there is some good news though, lowry and tanev will be back soon, in fact Tanev will be back tomorrow

 

12 minutes ago, Goalie said:

2nd concussion since November in reality. Im sure he plays again but nice to have Hutch around for insurance

Yeah that wasn't out when I posted originally.  So that makes 3 concussions and this latest one is coming right on the heels of the last.  Not good.

By the nature of concussions, you can't compare other players recovery times or because X player has had more concussions then Mason, Mason should be fine.

There is still too much about concussions we don't know about to be able to compare them between players and situations.

9 minutes ago, Rich said:

By the nature of concussions, you can't compare other players recovery times or because X player has had more concussions then Mason, Mason should be fine.

There is still too much about concussions we don't know about to be able to compare them between players and situations.

Right.  And what I was trying to emphasize with Mason, is that a player can choose to walk away from the game due to concussions, even if he is medically cleared to play.  Many athletes are starting to make that decision.  Mason's comments after his November concussion lead me to believe that he is worried about the long-term effects and may be starting to weigh the cost/benefit of continuing to play pro hockey.  Surely suffering another concussion so soon after the initial one will only make him consider retirement even more.

Just now, Atomic said:

Right.  And what I was trying to emphasize with Mason, is that a player can choose to walk away from the game due to concussions, even if he is medically cleared to play.  Many athletes are starting to make that decision.  Mason's comments after his November concussion lead me to believe that he is worried about the long-term effects and may be starting to weigh the cost/benefit of continuing to play pro hockey.  Surely suffering another concussion so soon after the initial one will only make him consider retirement even more.

maybe after his contract is up with us if he can still play the rest of his contract

I'd be surprised if Mason is back before the playoffs if at all this season...  that's pretty quick for the second concussion

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2 minutes ago, iHeart said:

maybe after his contract is up with us if he can still play the rest of his contract

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I just hope we're still in playoff position by the time he returns

Just now, Atomic said:

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I was referring to if the concussions end up being too much for him

I will pretend that I have any clue or idea if and how Mason had  a concussion and how long his recovery is because I'm a pretend doctor.    I will say he returns on March 17th at approximately 3:00 am and he will be at 80% in the health department.

Yeah back to back concussions?  Yikes.  He can come back fully but it might take awhile.  And this is why the jets weren’t quick to trade Hutch. 

https://www.tsn.ca/bruins-rookie-mcavoy-out-2-weeks-with-abnormal-heart-rhythm-1.975413

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson says forward Joe Thornton will miss at least two weeks with a sprained MCL.

Just now, FrostyWinnipeg said:

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson says forward Joe Thornton will miss at least two weeks with a sprained MCL.

must have happened after I went to bed....what about Kulikov I know he probably has an UBI but has any news been released on him

Bogo is done for the season

https://www.tsn.ca/sabres-bogosian-hip-out-for-season-1.979918

38 minutes ago, iHeart said:

Bogo is done for the season

https://www.tsn.ca/sabres-bogosian-hip-out-for-season-1.979918

On a hit from Kane...!!!

Kind of an exclamation point on the trade I'd say

2 hours ago, Floyd said:

On a hit from Kane...!!!

Kind of an exclamation point on the trade I'd say

unreal..  in practice and he takes him out for the season.  what a piece of garbage.

Scheif already back on the ice...

great news

Uh oh 

 

 

Holy **** that’s bad. Chevy will be looking for a d man 

Well Poolman, you’re up next. and we need good Buff. 

Ripple effect could be ugly...

Morrissey back with Buff makes Morrissey worse.

Myers-Enstrom back to PK duty

Chiarot-Poolman at 10-12 mins a game... yikes.