Player Discussion: Ehlers

[Buffdog]

IMHO, the guy has played injured a fair bit, maybe not as much as Wheels, but especially as seasons wore on.
Could be a variable here, as opposed to just being a weak player overall.

It's common for NHL players to lose 5-10% of their bodyweight during the regular season, which includes a bunch of LBM

That means that if Ehlers comes to camp at 170lbs, he's finishing the season in the 150s

Then, the games slow down and get more physical in the playoffs

 

[AlaskaJet]

It's common for NHL players to lose 5-10% of their bodyweight during the regular season, which includes a bunch of LBM

That means that if Ehlers comes to camp at 170lbs, he's finishing the season in the 150s

Then, the games slow down and get more physical in the playoffs

Good observation, that could explain a lot right there. Factor in Nik’s cervical spine issues and you have a guy who is easily knocked down a rung with playoff hits.