Speculation: Ondrej Kase Attempting NHL Comeback

[HockeyVirus]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792975062837919991

He was pretty good but with his concussions IDK. I assume a team will easily give him a PTO at the least, maybe even a league min deal

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[De Montreal]

He says the treatment he received in his year off in Carolina helped him recover.

I would give him a chance. When he plays he’s a very solid 3rd liner.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Dude took a lot of big hits when he was on the B's.

I get the want, but not sure it's in his best interest to live a nice life when he hangs them up.

 

[CanadienShark]

He's a good player, but I hope for his sake this is a good decision.

 

[Rec T]

Dude took a lot of big hits when he was on the B's.

I get the want, but not sure it's in his best interest to live a nice life when he hangs them up.

He took a lot of big ones on the Ducks too.

Passion for something is one thing. Being forced to spend the rest of your days sitting in a quiet, dark room is another though. If he 'must' play hockey for his mental well being (it's something that just drives him), go find a no contact beer league. Concussions are cumulative. If the treatment in Carolina lets you live a 'normal' life now, take that gift and go live one.

Coming back to the physicality of the NHL most likely won't end well.

 

[Chrispy]

The fact he's been cleared to play hockey again makes me happy.

But like others, I am still concerned that the more physical NHL is a terrible idea for Kase.

 

[Gliff]

The skill was never the problem. He can't stay healthy and the concussions are scary.

 

[I am Canadian]

Feel like Euro hockey would be better option for him personally.

He's a speedy skilled player who would be electric there, but he's another unfortunate hit away from significant life altering head injuries.

 

[BKarchitect]

It’s his choice so I wish him all the best. I’m sure he’s not making this decision on a whim and has evaluated everything with his family and doctors. To be fair the key word is “attempting” and we don’t even know if he’s an NHL caliber player after the time missed. Good luck though, Ondrej!

 

[Czechboy]

I'm a huge Kase fan and extremely split on this. He's clearly an NHL calibre player but man is this risky. I'd suggest NLA and become a Euro star personally. Less games, less travel. Obviously, I'd love if he came back to NHL.

Someone will offer him 1 mill x 1 and have a steal if he can make it to Xmas.

 

[Petes2424]

He’s a really good hockey player who can absolutely play in the NHL. Good for him if he gets another deal.

 

[Mosby]

 

[LeBrun is a Clown]

he was good when he didn’t have severe concussions for the ducks

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I wish the guy the absolute best but won't lie and say this seems like a good idea.