Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 4)

[twabby]

Seems like it's a predictable recovery at least. Just need the bone to heal

 

[Dr John Carlson]

This is far from the worst outcome. I'll take it.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Fib fracture...almost the best outcome. Not a true weight-bearing bone and easy to PT. If the fracture is high enough, he won't even need cast.

 

[alphabetical]

This is probably the best possible news. No surgery, no weakening of a joint going forward, and he'll be out less than two months. It's not good news, but it could have been a hell of a lot worse.

 

[Calicaps]

Best possible scenario short of "he's fine". McBain however will not be enjoying his upcoming visit to DC, methinks.

 

[Hank Plank]

Got to love non verified doctors on twitter giving injury updates on Ovie.

I'm a verified non doctor.

I predict Ovie will be back in 6 weeks and he won't miss a beat.

 

[ovikovy817]

Fak.

Time he will miss + he will need some games to be in shape again.

 

[Caps8112]

this is me whining or being too much of a fan but this injury is tragic to the story. I know its just sports but everyone had him written off last year and I definitely had my doubts. It kind of seemed like he was going to limp to the record and then all of a sudden he was himself again. On pace to crush 50 goals at 39 years old and sprint to the record. Really hoping he comes back in a month feeling the same way. He likely gets the record either way but I would have really enjoyed the 50 + goal season to break the record for his haters.

Fak.

Time he will miss + he will need some games to be in shape again.

sounds crazy but Id bet they have exercises he can do during this time to maintain some of his current in shape status.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Missing a Month of workouts isn't going to help matters.

On the positive side, the team was doing an excellent job of managing his minutes, so that will help.

 

[895]

I need him to break the record this year.

Breaking it as a top player in the NHL this year is so much better than breaking it next year as an average winger.