Value of: Nolan Patrick as an UFA

[SI90]

Patrick would have been North American bias pick like many others. Devils made very very good choice. Injuries or not.

Devils made a great choice regardless but I don’t it’s fair to speculate that because we just don’t know because of the injuries to Patrick.

That says it all.

Speaks volumes. Goes back to him since he’s 15 years old.

 

[Joel Ward]

As someone who has dealt with chronic migraine for 15 years, my money is on retirement. Really feel for the guy because the talent is undeniable.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I mean, I'd love to have the Flyers sign him again

 

[ponder719]

If he can play at all, someone will offer him a prove-it deal. Philly would actually make sense if he’d be willing to come back. If not, he’s an NHL legacy guy with a huge family history. He’ll turn up in someone’s scouting department if he wants to.

 

[McJedi]

It’s well known in Colorado the Avs wanted this guy over makar at the 2017 draft but lost the lottery drawing.

So Avs can take a run at him. They need Cs and he’s injury prone. Ideal fit.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I think his career is over

He’ll have to work really hard just to even get a PTO and earn a chance at making it back in the league

And another concussion could have really bad consequences and set him back further

Sad

 

[EastVillageBlues]

It’s well known in Colorado the Avs wanted this guy over makar at the 2017 draft but lost the lottery drawing.

So Avs can take a run at him. They need Cs and he’s injury prone. Ideal fit.

He has barely played for years.

So no, there is no indication that he will be playing next year. Avs are the masters of the injury prone, not of the bed ridden.

 

[boredmale]

If Patrick really that bad you can't even trade him for say a 3rd round pick and somebody would match his QO of 1.2M?

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Nolan Patrick career is over, he can’t play due to the Migraines.

Maybe he can get into coaching at a minor level and work his way up.

 

[McSuper]

I think his career is over

He’ll have to work really hard just to even get a PTO and earn a chance at making it back in the league

And another concussion could have really bad consequences and set him back further

Sad

I been thru this. Started taking seizure after my 3rd or 4th concussion. 3 years of my life I have no memory of. Took years to get them under control and I still migraines every day.

 

[Lindberg]

I mean, I'd love to have the Flyers sign him again

I think love is a strong word here. I'd certainly be ok with the Flyers signing him for a 1 year deal. Fortunately for him he's made some good NHL money because he was a #2 overall pick. He's really done nothing to earn that type of money in his career.

 

[1865]

Is Hextall now a janitor for any NHL team?

If so, that team.

Every GM in the league took him 2nd overall that year. It's massively unfortunate how it's gone for him.

 

[Drumman44]

Poor kid. Migraine disorder + injuries absolutely wrecked his career.

 

[ecemleafs]

has he even been training the past 1.5 years or so? he wasnt a great player in the nhl before all the migraines and concussion issues. i dont see how he steps on to the ice next year and is an actual NHL player now.

 

[NoelVilla]

Career over I guess. If he gets a job in the NHL it's in development or scouting.

 

[nashnaidoo]

If I thought he had something left in the tank and a spare contract spot I'd sign him to a 2-way deal and let him work it out in the AHL.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I been thru this. Started taking seizure after my 3rd or 4th concussion. 3 years of my life I have no memory of. Took years to get them under control and I still migraines every day.

Jesus…sorry that sucks. Hope everything is well.

 

[Patagonia]

It’s well known in Colorado the Avs wanted this guy over makar at the 2017 draft but lost the lottery drawing.

So Avs can take a run at him. They need Cs and he’s injury prone. Ideal fit.

I believe AVs were considering Hischier or Heiskanen. Patrick was already known to suffer migraines since 15 and high attitudes could trigger more attacks. Injuries happen, AVs are known to draft these type of juniors to get a better valued pick.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

it will 100% be uninsured if somebody does

No insurance is touching this

The odds of Patrick signing an insured contract are basically zero, even if he was guaranteed to never be injured or incapacitated again

 

[BrindamoursNose]

I think love is a strong word here. I'd certainly be ok with the Flyers signing him for a 1 year deal. Fortunately for him he's made some good NHL money because he was a #2 overall pick. He's really done nothing to earn that type of money in his career.

Maybe strong for you - but not for me,

I would sign him.

 

[Rebels57]

He's a capable NHLer but his head can't handle it unfortunately. Sad story overall.

 

[Curufinwe]

I believe AVs were considering Hischier or Heiskanen. Patrick was already known to suffer migraines since 15 and high attitudes could trigger more attacks. Injuries happen, AVs are known to draft these type of juniors to get a better valued pick.

Can you link to a story about Patrick from before the draft that mentions migraines?

 

[CupInSIX]

Nolan Patrick career is over, he can’t play due to the Migraines.

Maybe he can get into coaching at a minor level and work his way up.

It's not migraines, and he never had a separate migraine issue. It's post concussion syndrome and it always has been.

Unfortunately it seems like his career is over.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I feel for the kid. I hope someone gives him a chance. Going out being injured stinks

 

[dugg133]

I'd assume he's retiring, but who knows. Maybe he wants to give it one more shot and a team is willing to see what he has left. All I know is if my favorite team (the bruins) were to sign him, I'd be nervous watching him every time he steps on the ice.