Injury Report: Playoff Injury Report - McDavid Needs Abdominal Surgery, Draisaitl Broken Rib, and more!

[BlackDogg]

Just think - if the rest of the team could have just been good enough, either of McDrai could have done the Vegas Act and done LTIR for the year.

 

[Arpeggio]

Why would you be critical of Henrique? He played great.
Drai is the one who played like he was badly injured, which he was of course.

It's a damn miracle that the Oilers made it this far with their top guys sustaining significant injuries. The Oilers got really lucky with health in the regular season and it caught up to them in the playoffs.

McDavid was injured all season basically and still had 132 points, almost broke the playoff scoring record and won a Conn Smythe lol. This is absolute legend stuff that even Gretzky would be envious of. If McDavid wins a few Cups here and plays a big part in it, he might go down as the best player ever. Yeah, I said it.

I'm just nervous about Henrique's foot speed, I feel like he's not a guy you can sign if you think his offence isn't going to be there (considering the cost I assume he'll come in at). But I had forgotten about his injury, that's not an easy one to play through and he was likely still feeling it in the final.

His production actually wasn't bad as an Oiler down the stretch.

 

[Zerotonine]

I meant she should be loading the beer lol

Lol did u not see the full video??? She had a couple cases in her arms herself lol

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

The league needs to get rid of cross checking. For whatever reason it's not a penalty anymore and it's hurting the quality of the on ice product. Call it all the time and get rid of it.

Drai broken ribs this year, Kuch broken ribs 2021 playoffs.

Enough already.

 

[Little Fury]

If McDavid and Drai are healthy to start the year, they need to start considering managing their workloads more so they have more in the tank come playoff time.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

If McDavid and Drai are healthy to start the year, they need to start considering managing their workloads more so they have more in the tank come playoff time.

If you play the two on the same line their work load goes down.

Obviously you need a new center added to the line up

 

[Little Fury]

If you play the two on the same line their work load goes down.

Obviously you need a new center added to the line up

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think he's honestly a Nucks fan, so we know how they do with that.

 

[LTIR]

If McDavid and Drai are healthy to start the year, they need to start considering managing their workloads more so they have more in the tank come playoff time.

DOnt think fuel in tank matters much when someone in playoffs decides to break your ribs.

If you play the two on the same line their work load goes down.

Obviously you need a new center added to the line up

Tee team has like 7 centers. I dont think lack of middle 6 C would be the main issue

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I think he's honestly a Nucks fan, so we know how they do with that.

You know I'm not, but if posting this stuff in the web makes your life happier then keep it coming.

DOnt think fuel in tank matters much when someone in playoffs decides to break your ribs.


Tee team has like 7 centers. I dont think lack of middle 6 C would be the main issue

What is the main issue then? We put them together in game 7 for the 3rd and offence was generated. With them apart the top two lines did very little.

In regards to work load going down it may help prevent injuries.

As for cross checking? It's ridiculous. Time to re write the rule book

 

[syz]

You know I'm not, but if posting this stuff in the web makes your life happier then keep it coming.


What is the main issue then? We put them together in game 7 for the 3rd and offence was generated. With them apart the top two lines did very little.

The main issue is the team still needs another top 6 winger so they can stop filling vacant spots with a revolving door of 3rd/4th liners. If Kane can't return to form then they might even need 2.

If you load up McDrai it's probably with Hyman. RNH will accomplish nothing going out with guys like Foegele, Holloway, etc. If you want to "manage the load" on the big guns, get some guys who can actually contribute away from them.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

The main issue is the team still needs another top 6 winger so they can stop filling vacant spots with a revolving door of 3rd/4th liners. If Kane can't return to form then they might even need 2.

I agree I think this could work

Nuge Mcdavid Hyman
XXX Drai Holloway

or

xxxx Mcdavid Drai
xxx Nuge Hyman

Adding Buch, Arvidsson or whoever would really help this team

 

[K1900L]

Just shows how important depth is. If McDrai have to carry the team through 82 games + playoffs, the risk of health issues grows exponentially, especially the older they become. I would love to see the third line, that has been so good during this playoff-run, to continue their performance in the regular season, giving McDrai the chance to be passengers in some games (sorry if you've got tickets for those ones).

It just sucks to think about how a healthy Draisaitl alone would probably have been enough to win the cup.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806043494169162016

 

[WaitingForUser]

If McDavid and Drai are healthy to start the year, they need to start considering managing their workloads more so they have more in the tank come playoff time.

If we hadn’t started as bad as we did I think this would have been more than possible this season. Even though we were fighting back all year we managed to give Connor some rest at the end.

 

[LTIR]

You know I'm not, but if posting this stuff in the web makes your life happier then keep it coming.


What is the main issue then? We put them together in game 7 for the 3rd and offence was generated. With them apart the top two lines did very little.

In regards to work load going down it may help prevent injuries.

As for cross checking? It's ridiculous. Time to re write the rule book

The issue was that no one had any finish.. buzzing around on PP or ES means nothing when you can't hit the net.
Henrique was our best C in the last 2 games. His line the best.

Others were just too banged up .

Like I said, PP cost us the cup.

 

[Stoneman89]

That he shouldn't have carried his own beer to his car.

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Apparently, those Jamaican guys knew all along!

 

[Stoneman89]

Injuries can happen at any time, of course, but what all of these injuries also tell me besides some shitty luck,, is that a good start is essential for a season, so proper rest and the use of all four lines will provide benefits going into the playoff season. As well, the quicker you can eliminate a team and get rested for the next round is crucial, and also reduces the chance of injuries happening by virtue of playing less games. Hopefully the team learned this important lesson this year. It's very cool and impressive they had the ability to fight back, but much easier to play ahead.

 

[McDaddy]

So what is Nugent-Hopkins' excuse then..?

 

[Little Fury]

What is the main issue then? We put them together in game 7 for the 3rd and offence was generated. With them apart the top two lines did very little.

The main issue is Draisaitl was hurt and couldn't generate anything on his own. As for the top six generating little with them apart, that's not true, McDavid's line generated plenty, they just couldn't score.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

The main issue is Draisaitl was hurt and couldn't generate anything on his own. As for the top six generating little with them apart, that's not true, McDavid's line generated plenty, they just couldn't score.

I'm not sure Nuge Mcdavid is good enough in the playoffs. You really think that line generated plenty in game 7?

 

[Little Fury]

I'm not sure Nuge Mcdavid is good enough in the playoffs. You really think that line generated plenty in game 7?

I think they were fine in Game 7 and throughout the playoffs.

Right now the team really needs a top 6 winger who can play with Draisaitl. If you staple 29 to 97 full time, you need a top 6 winger AND a top 6 C to take 29's spot. Why bother when both players have shown they can drive their own lines (when healthy)? The problem with this team isn't production at the top of the roster, it's that they get their shit pushed in when 29 and 97 are off the ice. Throwing all your eggs in one basket just makes that problem worse.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I'm not sure Nuge Mcdavid is good enough in the playoffs. You really think that line generated plenty in game 7?

The best defensive team in the world played textbook shut down hockey in game 7. McDavid and Draisaitl didn't generate much in game 7 either, in case you didn't notice. The Panthers played good defensive hockey.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

The best defensive team in the world played textbook shut down hockey in game 7. McDavid and Draisaitl didn't generate much in game 7 either, in case you didn't notice. The Panthers played good defensive hockey.

Doesn't change my opinion that Nuge is the guy for Mcdavid's line. He's too small. Like Fury said at the very least we need another legit top 6 winger for Drai.

 

[Drivesaitl]

So what is Nugent-Hopkins' excuse then..?

Gross inability to grow a playoff beard through 10weeks. Couldn't even pull off a full pornstache. Kind of hilarious.