Injury Report: Kulikov Back Surgery - update (Decided Not To Have Surgery - new timeline 3-4 weeks)

[Tommigun]

Yup. Again, I think we are expecting way too much from depth defensemen. I'd bet practically every teams fans in the NHL complain about their 7/8 guys (and usually their 5/6 too). There's a reason they are there - either inexperience, or flaws in their game.

Poolman and Morrow will be fine. I haven't really minded Morrow anyway - he makes mistakes, sure - but I'm not seeing much for egregious errors out there. Poolman has been a pleasant surprise, but he's made a lot of the same mistakes that Morrow gets bashed for

I agree, and actually prefer Morrow over Poolman on the ice right now. Poolman makes quite a lot of mistakes, which is ok, but right now we are gearing up for the playoffs. Chiarot is genuinely good and will get even better with the ice time he’s now been given.

 

[GNP]

I agree, and actually prefer Morrow over Poolman on the ice right now. Poolman makes quite a lot of mistakes, which is ok, but right now we are gearing up for the playoffs. Chiarot is genuinely good and will get even better with the ice time he’s now been given.

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I really think we're fortunate to have Chiarot-- he's really progressed nicely, and has one of the hardest most accurate shots on the Jets. Chiarot could turn out to be a real pleasant surprise for the Jets. I like his game a lot, and he's very physical- something we'll need in the playoffs.

 

[Jet]

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I really think we're fortunate to have Chiarot-- he's really progressed nicely, and has one of the hardest most accurate shots on the Jets. Chiarot could turn out to be a real pleasant surprise for the Jets. I like his game a lot, and he's very physical- something we'll need in the playoffs.

Totally agreed. Chiarot is miles from where he was, and I see him getting more patient and making better decisions. He might be limited at his ceiling by hockey IQ but I think he is an average bottom pair guy right now with a cannon and the potential to further develop into an above average 5-6 guy.

The one thing that puts Chia over guys like Paul Postma, is I see progression in his game. He seems to get better with time, Paul unfortunately never got there.

 

[HannuJ]

orlevsky says that Kulikov is opting out of surgery. will rehab and revisit in 4 weeks.
neither good nor bad news. but didn't Clitty also go this route?

 

[Aavco Cup]

 

[rubikscube]

Kulikov using a temporary bandaid solution to play in playoffs then opt for surgery in the off-season?

 

[Duke749]

Kulikov using a temporary bandaid solution to play in playoffs then opt for surgery in the off-season?

Maybe. But could be worried about his career long term with surgery. May or may not ever be the same. Of course same could be said by electing not to go with surgery.

 

[kanadalainen]

Kulikov using a temporary bandaid solution to play in playoffs then opt for surgery in the off-season?

Without knowing the nature (broken or misaligned bone, damaged supporting connective tissue with associated instability of spine or torn muscle?) or the extent (misaligned disc exacerbating a spinal cord compression, etc) of the injury there's naught but speculation to be offered.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Kulikov using a temporary bandaid solution to play in playoffs then opt for surgery in the off-season?

He had a final consultation with his doctor and chose a different treatment.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Kulikov using a temporary bandaid solution to play in playoffs then opt for surgery in the off-season?

That's my reaction. I just hope he is not making a bad decision but we really can't evaluate that without actually hearing the medical advice he is getting. Just hope it works out well all around.

 

[Aavco Cup]

That's my reaction. I just hope he is not making a bad decision but we really can't evaluate that without actually hearing the medical advice he is getting. Just hope it works out well all around.

Maurice gave a lot of detail today. It seems this is not the case. The decision was made while consulting with his doctor

 

[Tommigun]

So happy to hear this, was getting worried of our defensive depth during the playoffs.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Do you play a 75% Kuli over Chariot? If that's the case I keep running Chariot.

 

[raideralex99]

I agree, and actually prefer Morrow over Poolman on the ice right now. Poolman makes quite a lot of mistakes, which is ok, but right now we are gearing up for the playoffs. Chiarot is genuinely good and will get even better with the ice time he’s now been given.

The more experience Poolman gets that better he will become ... see Chiarot. When the Jets clinch the second spot play these guys and give the vets a rest.

 

[Jet]

Do you play a 75% Kuli over Chariot? If that's the case I keep running Chariot.

I don't think that's the real question. I think it's do we want to shelf Kulikov considering we are going to have to dip into our depth at D at some point in the playoffs. No way this top 6 stays healthy.

So, it's not is 75% Kuli better than Chia, it's is 75% Kuli better than Morrow/ Poolman/ Melchiori, etc, etc. and I think they answer is yes.

 

[csk]

I don't think that's the real question. I think it's do we want to shelf Kulikov considering we are going to have to dip into our depth at D at some point in the playoffs. No way this top 6 stays healthy.

So, it's not is 75% Kuli better than Chia, it's is 75% Kuli better than Morrow/ Poolman/ Melchiori, etc, etc. and I think they answer is yes.

Also 75% Kuli is better than Chia

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Maurice gave a lot of detail today. It seems this is not the case. The decision was made while consulting with his doctor

Saw that before. Not clear. Kuli consulted, and then opted for 'other treatment' is pretty vague. It doesn't explain the criteria he used in making his decision - not surprising, it is a personal decision about his health and his career.

It could be many different things. Maybe the Dr said there was little danger of making it worse, so why not try and play. Or maybe the Dr advised him to have the surgery and he chose to reject the Dr's advice. We don't know and probably never will.

Like I said before, I just hope it is a good decision. For all concerned.

 

[portamoral]

100% poolman is better than both though. even on his offside

Also 75% Kuli is better than Chia

 

[Flair Hay]

Sounds like he's going to gut through it for the team. Atta boy Kuli, hopefully nothing bad happens

 

[Adam da bomb]

Sounds like he's going to but through it for the team. Atta boy Kuli, hopefully nothing bad happens

And his career. If he sat out the season how many future contract would come his way

 

[Jet]

Also 75% Kuli is better than Chia

Beginning of the year I would have said yes. Past few weeks, not so much.

 

[Bristo]

Do you play a 75% Kuli over Chariot? If that's the case I keep running Chariot.

He's just trying to be available to hoist the cup when the time comes. Even if he doesn't play in the playoffs, he would be able to do this. Not an option if he has surgery.

 

[sipowicz]

Thought they were reporting that he indeed did have the surgery or did they UN-do it???

 

[Calendal]

And his career. If he sat out the season how many future contract would come his way

He has made decent money and from what I understand has had some experiences with surgery. Could be that he doesn’t want to risk making it worse, rather trying to fix it another way.

If it doesn’t get better like this he also has the option of simply calling it quits or taking the surgery later. If he is able to stay in shape there’s little reason to take the surgery this minute I guess.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Without knowing the nature (broken or misaligned bone, damaged supporting connective tissue with associated instability of spine or torn muscle?) or the extent (misaligned disc exacerbating a spinal cord compression, etc) of the injury there's naught but speculation to be offered.

Fun police just showed up

Totally agree.