Injury Report: Matthews - Day to Day - Placed on IR

[Jozay]

He could probably hit the ice if it was wrist related.

Since he hasn’t, back issues wouldn’t be surprising

 

[crump]

Makes sense, he’s looked clunky. Take the time use all the treatment you can cause you don’t want another Wendel Clark situation.

 

[Confucius]

Wrist? Lower back? Who knows.

Well if it is suppose to be a guarded secret, therefore if they say upper body, we know it’s more than likely lower body. lol!

 

[authentic]

So any idea when he’s returning?

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Day-to-day AKA 3 weeks

 

[DarkKnight]

My guess is his back.

 

[Tak7]

We're starting to get into concerning territory with Matthews and the frequency of these injuries.

If it's a recurring injury, that's a big problem.

 

[Leafs87]

We're starting to get into concerning territory with Matthews and the frequency of these injuries.

If it's a recurring injury, that's a big problem.

Agreed. Seems like every year he has to take time off or looks off and should have taken some rehab time. Surprised he elected to go with a short term contract knowing this.

 

[ULF_55]

It’s body. Not lower. Not upper. Just body.

I don't think it is knees.


My appreciation to
Burswood Health

 

[keonsbitterness]

We're winning, it's November, and we're winning. Not a big deal to me.

 

[Confucius]

We're winning, it's November, and we're winning. Not a big deal to me.

Well I for one would rather be winning than losing

 

[Leafs98]

Based on the clues reported...

Not wrist.
Once healed wont linger.
Same injury he sat out a preseason game for.
Skating doesnt help it feel better.

Impossible to solve!

 

[keonsbitterness]

Well I for one would rather be winning than losing

I meant his injury not being a big deal. Winning is always good.

 

[Tak7]

Agreed. Seems like every year he has to take time off or looks off and should have taken some rehab time. Surprised he elected to go with a short term contract knowing this.

At 26, he's fairly assuming he's going to get over whatever health issues he may have.

And when he plays, he's still very consistent

 

[1specter]

At this point I expect him to be out for the rest of the month, especially given the light schedule over the next couple of weeks.

 

[keonsbitterness]

At this point I expect him to be out for the rest of the month, especially given the light schedule over the next couple of weeks.

Yeah, we'll need him healthy for December. Leafs play eight games in 14 days (Dec. 2-15).

 

[Stephen]

Based on the clues reported...

Not wrist.
Once healed wont linger.
Same injury he sat out a preseason game for.
Skating doesnt help it feel better.

Impossible to solve!

If it’s not a bad back, maybe it’s a rib issue. Some soft tissue problem that makes shooting motion but once healed it’s not chronic.

Who knows?

 

[Menzinger]

The only thing that matters is if he's 100% day one of the playoffs.

At this point I don't care if he has to miss 25+ regular season games as long as he plays and delivers when it counts

 

[WTFMAN99]

The only thing that matters is if he's 100% day one of the playoffs.

At this point I don't care if he has to miss 25+ regular season games as long as he plays and delivers when it counts

Yeah, same, it's a long season, why struggle along at like 60-70% when you can just get him fully healthy?

We've luckily been able to win in his absence which reduces the pressure for him to prematurely come back.

 

[Nineteen67]

Is he injured or sick? Does anyone see him around the rink? Games?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I'm hoping he's back in the lineup on Wednesday but if not Vegas have him ready by Florida, that's a division game and 1st place could be on the line.