The Great Wyatt Kalynuk Appreciation thread (And former Hawks talk vol 8)

[Drumman44]

Patrick Kane Undergoes Hip Surgery, Out 4-6 Months

Pending unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Kane underwent a hip resurfacing procedure today, according to his agent, Pat Brisson. The expected recovery …

www.prohockeyrumors.com

So this is interesting. Does he wait until in season to sign?

 

[Hattrick Kane]

So this is interesting. Does he wait until in season to sign?

Probably, he doesn’t need money at this point. Wait to go to a contender for cheap.

I wish he had gotten it done earlier though. It’s been effecting him for a few years now.

 

[Hawkaholic]

I'm reading that no NHLer has ever played 2 seasons in the NHL after getting this surgery, is that accurate? Nik Backstrom is the latest to get it, and he is questionable for next season by the sounds of it. This might be the beginning of the end for Kaner.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I'm reading that no NHLer has ever played 2 seasons in the NHL after getting this surgery, is that accurate? Nik Backstrom is the latest to get it, and he is questionable for next season by the sounds of it. This might be the beginning of the end for Kaner.

Yeah whenever he's able to come back, he'll likely be a shell of his former self by that point.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Obviously money is not the biggest concern for him at this point but man the timing of this probably going to cost him 10 million or more.

 

[ClydeLee]

I hope the best, but even 4-6 months sounds hopeful after what Backstrom or Kesler who seemed to have had the same or similar things.

It makes me think we had all this debate about keeping or having Kane/Toews to be there with Bedard, and in the end they may not even be in the league his first half of his rookie year.

 

[EmeticDonut]

Obviously money is not the biggest concern for him at this point but man the timing of this probably going to cost him 10 million or more.

Sure hope he's saved some of the $100 mil he's already earned.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Sure hope he's saved some of the $100 mil he's already earned.

Well after taxes and escrow that's maybe like 10 million net

I hope the best, but even 4-6 months sounds hopeful after what Backstrom or Kesler who seemed to have had the same or similar things.

It makes me think we had all this debate about keeping or having Kane/Toews to be there with Bedard, and in the end they may not even be in the league his first half of his rookie year.

Think he should sign a one year deal with Rangers or what not... Then it that all goes well he can come back sort of like Savard

 

[clydesdale line]

I wonder if this is the same surgery Frank Nazar had for his hip. Although it's a big difference between an 18-19 year old kid having it and bouncing back over a 34 year old.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I wouldn't bet against Kane.

 

[BHD]

One of the cool parts about working front desk at a hotel.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Would consider bringing him back for the right price if he's willing to extend for a solid AAV, a Reichel-Bedard-Cat would feast...but on the flip side if its a sign and trade the deal would require way too much draft capital/good prospects for a team nowhere near ready to win

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[ClydeLee]

That's a good sign. They got names to start their coverage but now stick to people who are good on air.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Sharpie is leaving

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

He was good on TV and seemed to be looking into getting more into that part of game, so this is surprising to me

But getting into management side of things could be interesting and if it doesn't work out he can fall back into broadcasting.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The Flyers promoting you feels like the kiss of death.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Rumours are swirling as Edmonton Oilers look to address three key needs

The Edmonton Oilers, a team that has twice been vanquished by the eventual Stanley Cup winner, is so very close. Mark Spector takes a look at what it needs to do to get to the next level.

www.sportsnet.ca

Hold your vomit in folks, the Oilers are gonna look at Toews in the offseason.

I really wish they’d stop poaching our hall of famers, their organization is still going to suck regardless.

 

[BobbyJet]

He was good on TV and seemed to be looking into getting more into that part of game, so this is surprising to me

But getting into management side of things could be interesting and if it doesn't work out he can fall back into broadcasting.

Disagree. Sharp was not good on TV. Sure, as an ex-player he had some interesting insights but it was expressed in a rather dull fashion. There was no pizzazz. Better than a Campbell or a Konroyd for example but not by much.

 

[BobbyJet]

Rumours are swirling as Edmonton Oilers look to address three key needs

The Edmonton Oilers, a team that has twice been vanquished by the eventual Stanley Cup winner, is so very close. Mark Spector takes a look at what it needs to do to get to the next level.

www.sportsnet.ca

Hold your vomit in folks, the Oilers are gonna look at Toews in the offseason.

I really wish they’d stop poaching our hall of famers, their organization is still going to suck regardless.

Teams can do a helluva lot worse than having Toews at center position in the bottom 6. An excellent face-off guy and PK specialist who if he ever fully recovers from long covid will have better endurance which is what is holding him back, IMO. Besides, expectations will be much lower than they were in Chicago.

 

[Drumman44]

Not sure that’s the problem with New York but hey

 

[Pez68]

Not sure that’s the problem with New York but hey

That hairline....yikes.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Realistically it’ll be either Nashville or Detroit. Dallas and Vegas don’t have room, and Florida does have room, but should likely focus on fixing their defense.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Realistically it’ll be either Nashville or Detroit. Dallas and Vegas don’t have room, and Florida does have room, but should likely focus on fixing their defense.

Pretty sure Nashville is trading assets for picks, so don't see them getting him.