Beukeboom Fan
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100% dependent on how successful the hip surgery is. Definitely will need someone to carry the heavy defensive load.
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Hawkaholic
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Not a single player has came back to be themselves after getting the surgery he had. Kesler sucked, Backstrom sucked. I think he can be adequate, but he certainly won't be what he was a couple years ago.What are you talking about?
His injury was repaired. I imagine he's going to come out and set the league on fire after finally being healthy for the first time in a couple years. Why would he be "broken"?
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That hip resurfacing surgery has been a death sentence for hockey players. Nick Backstrom came back from it last year and is done just 47 games played later. There’s a very real chance that this is it for KaneWhat are you talking about?
His injury was repaired. I imagine he's going to come out and set the league on fire after finally being healthy for the first time in a couple years. Why would he be "broken"?
Beukeboom Fan
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The Backstrom result is a lot more concerning than Kesler, because the difference in the style of play. Kane is one of those guys who I think can be effective with less skating power, but I would have thought that of Backstrom and he was absolutely an anchor on the ice. Hope that Kane breaks that trend, even if it is for the DRW.
The DRW thing is a little strange. I get the AD connection - but if PK is only signing a one year contract I would have thought that a couple other teams would have been a better fit from a chance to make a serious PO run.
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Kane doesn't play like Backstrom, Kesler, etc. who've had it. That's not to say he won't go the way of them, but for all intents and purposes he's more of a perimeter player especially compared to those guys.
ChiHawks10
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And he has looked really good in the skating videos that have been posted repeatedly of him rehabbing.
Beukeboom Fan
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Agree on Kesler, who was a phsyical presence. Would love to hear your thought on Backstrom though? I felt like Kane is similar in neither player had a strong physical presence and both were average/slightly above average skaters with world class hockey IQ and playmaking instincts.
Just feel like the game is so much more speed related now that guys who do lose a step (not sure if Kane has or not after the surgery) will struggle.
Who cares. The rivalry is dead and we won
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Backstrom was definitely a more grittier player than Kane. Went to the net more, goes in the corners more, etc. I'm not a big fan of the blocks and hits stats but you can even glance at those and see the huge difference between the two. Just to put things in perspective, Backstrom has had multiple 50+ hit seasons and blocked shots. Kane has never had a season above 50+ of anything. One plays center the other wing and center is much more demanding. If this was Toews for example who got this surgery, there's not question in my mind he would be done. Kane is an interesting case in this regard.
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That Hagelin one is misleading. Dude retired because he basically only had one eye.
Chelios
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Hip resurfacing surgery is no joke. I wish him the best, but there is a reason the results so far have been so poor when it comes to professional hockey players. It is such a demanding sport on your hips, and the schedule is unforgiving. Its one thing to look good in some skating videos online. Its another for the hip to hold up over months and months of a professional hockey season.
To add-- the travel Versus sitting in one city rehabbing is tough on HIPS... I had Total Hip done... sitting in restaurants is a NO GO for me... sitting on airplane SUCKS... I eat standing most nites.
I am sure techniques have improved... But Hockey is brutal on HIPS
Ultimately Kane is not going to help them very much. Sucks to see him in Detroit? Sure but whatever. His career, his choice.
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Hopefully he gets a little more going in his return with el gato than he did with the breadman, that **** was sad to watch.
Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
Backy was never a strong skater and relied on his playmaking/IQ very much so. As a center, it will be different obviously too.
I will say the success story that probably made for Paddy to be comfortable with the surgery is Andy Murray. Hopefully he can replicate his success and recovery.
Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
Glimpse into the future with his first game back against the Blackhawks this Thursday… and the children too
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Doesn’t bother me much at all. Hope Kane tears it up with Cat over there
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Krigsgaldr
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As a wings fan here in peace lol . Man isn’t it kind of cool that a player with such a great career has been on all original 6 teams ? Good luck boys for me the hate for Chicago ( other than fun banter ) died in the late 90s
