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I'm more interested to see how he can perform after such a gruesome injury and a year of not playing. We saw what Caufield's shoulder did to him this past season.
The good news is that it happened early last season. At least he’s had an entire year to heal.I'm more interested to see how he can perform after such a gruesome injury and a year of not playing. We saw what Caufield's shoulder did to him this past season.
Wouldn't be surprised if he struggles for a large portion of next year, from what I understand that knee injury was nastyI'm more interested to see how he can perform after such a gruesome injury and a year of not playing. We saw what Caufield's shoulder did to him this past season.
He was already back to skating solo before the season ended. He's back home for the off-season probably, few players post about that on social media.Any updates on Dach’s summer rehab/training? On his socials I just see his sponsor ship posts with Amex and what not![]()
Gruesome : Adjective , causing repulsion or horror; grisly.I'm more interested to see how he can perform after such a gruesome injury and a year of not playing. We saw what Caufield's shoulder did to him this past season.
Gruesome : Adjective , causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
This is my problem with people making WAY too big a deal than it should be regarding his injury lol
It's a torn ACL, yes it's bad, all ligament tears are bad, this one is just 'worse' because of the lengthy period of time the new ligament gas to organically mesh with the bones (if they are using a ligament from a fresh cadaver , gross I know)
He's 23 not 33, and the injury has not been career threatening for 15 years now with the progresses of the surgery
Best of all, was already back on the ice in April
Full offseason program he normally does + the extra knee rehab
By next October He's back to 100% and then some
I get people being skeptical of people when it comes to 'major injury'
But the ACL tear affects way more NBA players and NFL players in the long run, the advantage of 'skating' helps us here
If he had SNAPPED his tibia in half or something I'd be waaaaay more cautious and worrisome obviously
But I just can't bring myself to be SUPER worried about an NHL ACL tear anymore
It's really just about 'length of time' we get impatient about
I honestly cant wait to see him back for training camp and see who the lucky guy is playing next to Dach and Newhook (should be Caufield)
No I get you, still the same differenceI get what you are saying, just to clarify though, it wasn't only an ACL tear it was a simultaneous ACL and MCL tear on the same knee.
I think you should be more worried about his level of play not being the same.If Dach has another injury riddled season then you have to start writing him off as not a player you can count on. He has to play 70 games per season imo.
Fair point.I think you should be more worried about his level of play not being the same.
What? All I heard is that he has become a more complete playerI'm more interested to see how he can perform after such a gruesome injury and a year of not playing. We saw what Caufield's shoulder did to him this past season.
We don’t really need him to walk. But he should learn how to skate again.No I get you, still the same difference
The real 'problem' is just the lengthy time period the ACL needs to naturally graft
Don't underestimate what the rehab does for these guys to help re-strengthen everything
It's not like he's 'learning how to walk again'
He can struggle in the regular season but come da playoffs he needs to bring it. We need moar bigger in da playoffs.Wouldn't be surprised if he struggles for a large portion of next year, from what I understand that knee injury was nasty
I don’t know enough about this stuff to have an opinion, but this was positive to read.Gruesome : Adjective , causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
This is my problem with people making WAY too big a deal than it should be regarding his injury lol
It's a torn ACL, yes it's bad, all ligament tears are bad, this one is just 'worse' because of the lengthy period of time the new ligament gas to organically mesh with the bones (if they are using a ligament from a fresh cadaver , gross I know)
He's 23 not 33, and the injury has not been career threatening for 15 years now with the progresses of the surgery
Best of all, was already back on the ice in April
Full offseason program he normally does + the extra knee rehab
By next October He's back to 100% and then some
I get people being skeptical of people when it comes to 'major injury'
But the ACL tear affects way more NBA players and NFL players in the long run, the advantage of 'skating' helps us here
If he had SNAPPED his tibia in half or something I'd be waaaaay more cautious and worrisome obviously
But I just can't bring myself to be SUPER worried about an NHL ACL tear anymore
It's really just about 'length of time' we get impatient about
I honestly cant wait to see him back for training camp and see who the lucky guy is playing next to Dach and Newhook (should be Caufield)
If Dach has another injury riddled season then you have to start writing him off as not a player you can count on. He has to play 70 games per season imo.
It may be unfair but at some point you have to make alternate plans. He’s already missed so much hockey.That is unfair if it is an injury that is unrelated to past injuries. He has not had injuries that are in any way related to each other as of yet and is just the victim of really bad luck. If his repaired knee becomes a problem then yes, we have reason for concern. Other than that scenario or his wrist suddenly becoming a problem again you have to use reason with any other injury. If he gets slashed and breaks a finger or gets a puck in the face etc are not reasons to start tossing around the injury prone tag. This is how random luck works, the are always clusters that the layman attempts to apply significance to or invent agency where it does not exist.
He has to stay healthy..............absolutely.If Dach has another injury riddled season then you have to start writing him off as not a player you can count on. He has to play 70 games per season imo.
the knee is healed.Wouldn't be surprised if he struggles for a large portion of next year, from what I understand that knee injury was nasty
Had Bobby Orr had today's medical technology his career would not have ended at 28. You are right, good post.Gruesome : Adjective , causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
This is my problem with people making WAY too big a deal than it should be regarding his injury lol
It's a torn ACL, yes it's bad, all ligament tears are bad, this one is just 'worse' because of the lengthy period of time the new ligament gas to organically mesh with the bones (if they are using a ligament from a fresh cadaver , gross I know)
He's 23 not 33, and the injury has not been career threatening for 15 years now with the progresses of the surgery
Best of all, was already back on the ice in April
Full offseason program he normally does + the extra knee rehab
By next October He's back to 100% and then some
I get people being skeptical of people when it comes to 'major injury'
But the ACL tear affects way more NBA players and NFL players in the long run, the advantage of 'skating' helps us here
If he had SNAPPED his tibia in half or something I'd be waaaaay more cautious and worrisome obviously
But I just can't bring myself to be SUPER worried about an NHL ACL tear anymore
It's really just about 'length of time' we get impatient about
I honestly cant wait to see him back for training camp and see who the lucky guy is playing next to Dach and Newhook (should be Caufield)
I understand but it might still take him sometime to feel comfortable…best case scenario he picks up where he left off but mentally it might take him awhile to feel like himself.the knee is healed.
I'm betting he'll figure it out pretty quick he's probably real hungry to start playing againI understand but it might still take him sometime to feel comfortable…best case scenario he picks up where he left off but mentally it might take him awhile to feel like himself.