He could probably hit the ice if it was wrist related.
Since he hasn’t, back issues wouldn’t be surprising
Since he hasn’t, back issues wouldn’t be surprising
Injury Report: Matthews - Update 11/30 -- Off IR and back
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Makes sense, he’s looked clunky. Take the time use all the treatment you can cause you don’t want another Wendel Clark situation.
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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.
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.
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Well I for one would rather be winning than losing
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!
Not wrist.
Once healed wont linger.
Same injury he sat out a preseason game for.
Skating doesnt help it feel better.
Impossible to solve!
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I meant his injury not being a big deal. Winning is always good.
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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
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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.
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Yeah, we'll need him healthy for December. Leafs play eight games in 14 days (Dec. 2-15).
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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?
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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You'd think they would move him to LTIR at that point - unless they're trying not to alarm the fanbase.
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