Landeskog versus Kane Recovery

[Stalhandske]

Both of these players were considered done by many due to the nature of their injuries, which is the most surprising to you that they managed to come back to produce in the NHL?

 

[ref19]

A bit premature

 

[Stalhandske]

A bit premature

Are you saying that you still think Landeskog is done then?

 

[ref19]

Are you saying that you still think Landeskog is done then?

No one knows how he'll be at the moment. Had a good game tonight.

 

[chaser17]

No one knows how he'll be at the moment. Had a good game tonight.

Knees are unpredictable, some days you feel great then randomly you'll wake up one day barely able to walk.

 

[JD1]

Knees are unpredictable, some days you feel great then randomly you'll wake up one day barely able to walk.

I have 2 knees that agree with that statement

 

[Toby91ca]

Shouldn’t even be a question regarding what’s most surprising. Kane was looking close to finished but he really didn’t miss that much time. The surprise is the level he’s been able to compete. Landeskog coming back is actually quite shocking to be honest….i thought the only reason he didn’t officially retire is due to $$, but perhaps insurance would have kicked in for that. Either way, gone for 3 years and coming back to play is a pretty big surprise…level of play and how long he can keep going is a different question I think

 

[geebster]

I have 2 knees that agree with that statement

All three of mine agree too.

 

[archangel2]

Both have 2 pts in 2 games

 

[BKarchitect]

A bit premature

Maybe if the question is “who has more left to give after coming back”, sure. Landeskog has made it through 2 games.

But in terms of bigger shock that they are even back at all? I mean…what Landeskog is doing is unbelievable. That he looks like..Landeskog (ie, a player who uses his physical nature as an integral part of his game)…to boot, is simply icing on the cake.

 

[NyQuil]

This has the feel of a “who deserves the Masterton more” poll which is always weird.

 

[Shark Finn]

You got the wrong Kane there.

 

[bleedgreen]

Too soon. We don’t really know what we have with Landy. Great start though.

 

[Ceremony]

Landeskog couldn't play a game for three full years. What kind of comparison is this?

 

[Stalhandske]

Landeskog couldn't play a game for three full years. What kind of comparison is this?

Patrick Kane is the only player to my knowledge that has made a successful comeback from a hip resurfacing surgery.

 

[CallMeShaft]

I knew Kaner would return. It was just a question of how well he'd perform.

But for a long time, I thought there wasn't a chance in hell of seeing Landeskog back, playing in the NHL.

It's Gabe easily here.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Going to need to see Landy actually stick in the lineup longer to say he’s fully “back” but assuming he does then his recovery easily tops Kane’s. Kane missed what? 1/2 of one season on a hip operation? Landy’s was 3 years. And pretty sure the knee/cartilage thing he had done was pretty revolutionary as well.

 

[dirtydanglez]

landy assuming he's able to fully resume his career

 

[TruePowerSlave]

I thought for the longest time Landy was done. Not only did he come back, he is PPG in the playoffs and one of the Avs best players.