Injury Report: Andersen

[The Faulker 27]

If they can stay in a playoff hunt for another month and get a healthy Svech and Andersen back that would setup nicely for a second half momentum shift. Just need to keep treading water.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Have there been any more updates on Andersen?


Thanks

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Have there been any more updates on Andersen?


Thanks

Not since 12/18 or so.

 

[chaz4hockey]

This was the latest I saw (an excerpt from 32 thoughts) that are out after 12/18:

Be careful on the Frederik Andersen timeline

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Is Lindy Ruff on the Hot Seat? episode on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen.

www.yardbarker.com

FWIW: I'm thinking DW through his comment out there was to somewhat cool the demand from the teams that had extras. But, there still remains a number of teams desperate for better goaltending and beyond that there have new injuries that may take resources out of play.

I suspect Canes are hoping Freddie comes back but aren't banking on it. Thus, at some point a trade will be made.

 

[Svechhammer]

Have there been any more updates on Andersen?


Thanks

Brindy was asked at practice and declined to comment, so take that as you will

 

[The Faulker 27]

Brindy was asked at practice and declined to comment, so take that as you will

Considering Brindy's track record of highly accurate projections regarding injuries, frankly I'm shocked by his lack of comment.

 

[raynman]

Brindy was asked at practice and declined to comment, so take that as you will

Declining to comment on an injury means he’s dead dead in Rod the Bod Injury Bingo

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

 

[The Faulker 27]

That's great news.

 

[A Star is Burns]

It's certainly a good first step. Much like I said the last time we were false started on this a bit, we'll see how long it takes him to feel comfortable to come back if he even makes it to that step. He's been cautious in the past when returning from an injury and this is even more serious. But if he feels that's ready to even take this step given his cautious nature, it's a good sign.

 

[Chrispy]

It's certainly a good first step. Much like I said the last time we were false started on this a bit, we'll see how long it takes him to feel comfortable to come back if he even makes it to that step. He's been cautious in the past when returning from an injury and this is even more serious. But if he feels that's ready to even take this step given his cautious nature, it's a good sign.

Agreed. If he's getting back on the ice, it means he's able to come off blood thinners.

And whether he returns to NHL games or not, being able to come off blood thinners enough to be allowed back on the ice is good for Freddie long-term.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Let's go Fred!

 

[Svechhammer]

I'm very happy for Freddie, if anything because it means his health is back to normal, or at least very close to it.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Has there been any history of other nhl players returning to play in the nhl after having issues with blood clotting?

 

[chaz4hockey]

Has there been any history of other nhl players returning to play in the nhl after having issues with blood clotting?

Here’s one:

https://www.si.com/nhl/2015/09/04/andrei-vasilevskiy-blood-clot-tampa-bay-lightning

 

[Bunch of Jurcos]

I looked into blood clotting issues online and I severely underestimated how serious this problem was for Freddy. I don't think I had any idea that he could have died if it hadn't been caught and treated. I'm very grateful that blood thinners exist and that he got the treatment he needs. Being able to hockey again is just a plus. Science in the right hands is pretty awesome.

 

[Tryamw]

Just hope if he gets blood thinners to never have a skate cut

 

[Chrispy]

Just hope if he gets blood thinners to never have a skate cut

I don't believe he'd be allowed back playing (unsure about skating period) if he were still on blood thinners for this reason.

I know football won't allow them; I'd be surprised if hockey did.
And I'd be shocked if hockey allowed it now after the death last year.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I don't believe he'd be allowed back playing (unsure about skating period) if he were still on blood thinners for this reason.

I know football won't allow them; I'd be surprised if hockey did.
And I'd be shocked if hockey allowed it now after the death last year.

Yeah even if you never get a skate cut (which you could never guarantee), I imagine black and blue welts is a daily occurrence for a goalie which in and of itself would be untenable on blood thinners.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Yeah even if you never get a skate cut (which you could never guarantee), I imagine black and blue welts is a daily occurrence for a goalie which in and of itself would be untenable on blood thinners.

My dad had a heart valve replacement many years ago and has been on blood thinners ever since. One day, he started experiencing a lot of pain and numbness in one of his arms...went to the ER and the dumbf*** Dr told him it was carpal tunnel and sent him home. A few hours later he couldn't move his arm anymore, it was swollen and very hard to the touch, went back to the ER and that Dr said "OH SHIT" (official diagnosis) and took him back immediately. Turns out, he had a blood vessel burst in his arm and was just bleeding out internally (still don't know how it happened). Of course then it's a race to thicken the blood so that it can be properly drained and such, because you can't just drain it while on blood thinners. Doc said if it had been maybe 2 more hours he probably would have lost the arm, as it was he still had months and months of physical therapy to get 90% use back. So yea, I don't think you could play hockey while on blood thinners because even a light hit or over-exertion could lead to a burst vessel you might not know about for hours while essentially bleeding out internally...it wouldn't even take being cut.

 

[moses malone 12]

My dad had a heart valve replacement many years ago and has been on blood thinners ever since. One day, he started experiencing a lot of pain and numbness in one of his arms...went to the ER and the dumbf*** Dr told him it was carpal tunnel and sent him home. A few hours later he couldn't move his arm anymore, it was swollen and very hard to the touch, went back to the ER and that Dr said "OH SHIT" (official diagnosis) and took him back immediately. Turns out, he had a blood vessel burst in his arm and was just bleeding out internally (still don't know how it happened). Of course then it's a race to thicken the blood so that it can be properly drained and such, because you can't just drain it while on blood thinners. Doc said if it had been maybe 2 more hours he probably would have lost the arm, as it was he still had months and months of physical therapy to get 90% use back. So yea, I don't think you could play hockey while on blood thinners because even a light hit or over-exertion could lead to a burst vessel you might not know about for hours while essentially bleeding out internally...it wouldn't even take being cut.

WC - appreciate your response as it is real for me. I had a mild heart attack in Oct and as a result have hung up the skates for good. Heart is strong but not worth the risk going forward. Played in Over 50 league this past summer and into Sept. didn't feel quite right. Gassed after many shifts. Got the answer in Oct unfortunately.

 

[Bub]

Has there been any history of other nhl players returning to play in the nhl after having issues with blood clotting?

There was a Wild player years ago, was it Pascal Dupuis?

 

[DaveG]

There was a Wild player years ago, was it Pascal Dupuis?

Thomas Vokoun as well

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Any more news on Andersen?

With Raanta out this would be a good time for Andersen to return…

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Any more news on Andersen?

With Raanta out this would be a good time for Andersen to return…

No. He hasn't even practiced with the team yet so the chances of him returning soon are slim.