Injury Report: Sabres Injury Report 2021 (Eichel, Hutton, Ullmark, Okposo)

[dortt]

I was on him too. But what the hell was he doing playing with an injury like that? God help him if he got hit in that area while coping with the injury. I wish him a very speedy and full recovery.

it's a damning indictment of Ralph Krueger. Should have benched him to keep him from hurting himself further

 

[sabremike]

it's a damning indictment of Ralph Krueger. Should have benched him to keep him from hurting himself further

Ralph should have to explain himself before the ICC in The Hague for what he did to this team.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Ralph should have to explain himself before the ICC in The Hague for what he did to this team.

He'd still be babbling about concepts and process, convincingly enough for acquittal. He had most of us fooled.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

I was on him too. But what the hell was he doing playing with an injury like that? God help him if he got hit in that area while coping with the injury. I wish him a very speedy and full recovery.

I've ragged about his captaincy but also suspected and voiced that he was obviously hurt.

So I feel pretty darn stupid right now questioning his leadership because people in my family have suffered from herniated disks. I marvel at the will power he had to continue to take the ice. I'll not question his commitment to hockey ever again.

The main question for me is when did they finally decide to image the area? I would have figured this was done early on (my wife is radiologic technologist) and the problem should have been apparent from the x-rays/cat scan but if they thought it was PT treatable, maybe not.

We'll probably never get answers to any of this...... But just get well Jack.

P.S. fusion of vertebra frequent limits motion. Hockey players don't want to have limits set upon their neck swivel. Hopefully, Jack has some MD's as good as those who worked on Peyton Manning.

 

[Grinder44]

I had two herniated disks in my neck that were initially misdiagnosed as a shoulder issue because my shoulder was always painful and felt weak. I don't think it's uncommon for it to take some time to to get to the correct diagnosis when it comes to disk issues in the neck. Glad they figured it out, hoping for a good outcome.

 

[RefsIdeas]

I've ragged about his captaincy but also suspected and voiced that he was obviously hurt.

So I feel pretty darn stupid right now questioning his leadership because people in my family have suffered from herniated disks. I marvel at the will power he had to continue to take the ice. I'll not question his commitment to hockey ever again.

The main question for me is when did they finally decide to image the area? I would have figured this was done early on (my wife is radiologic technologist) and the problem should have been apparent from the x-rays/cat scan but if they thought it was PT treatable, maybe not.

We'll probably never get answers to any of this...... But just get well Jack.

P.S. fusion of vertebra frequent limits motion. Hockey players don't want to have limits set upon their neck swivel. Hopefully, Jack has some MD's as good as those who worked on Peyton Manning.

Hopefully they can just do a microdisectomy and take the part of the disc is herniated out. I had that done on my l4-l5. It still feels stiff and I don't have quite the same motion but it's no longer painful. Plus a professional athlete will likely have access to better PT/recovery programs to strengthen the muscles around it to help mitigate loss of part of the disc. A fusion would be career-ending (I think).

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Hopefully they can just do a microdisectomy and take the part of the disc is herniated out. I had that done on my l4-l5. It still feels stiff and I don't have quite the same motion but it's no longer painful. Plus a professional athlete will likely have access to better PT/recovery programs to strengthen the muscles around it to help mitigate loss of part of the disc. A fusion would be career-ending (I think).

Not sure how similar Jack's potential one is, but fusions used to be a career ender for professional wrestlers, though several have fairly recently made comebacks after lengthy hiatuses. Very different points of impact on the body, but worth noting.

 

[leafsgirl12]

Hopefully they can just do a microdisectomy and take the part of the disc is herniated out. I had that done on my l4-l5. It still feels stiff and I don't have quite the same motion but it's no longer painful. Plus a professional athlete will likely have access to better PT/recovery programs to strengthen the muscles around it to help mitigate loss of part of the disc. A fusion would be career-ending (I think).

yeah more then likely he would have a disectomy like Letang did back in 2017

 

[leafsgirl12]

Kyle Okposo is also now injured likely a cut plus held out of game cause of concussion protocol and his concussion history

. he left the game and never retured

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[Puppa2Miller]

Borgen and Cozens skated with the team Monday. Neither is playing tonight.
est return for both is Thurday
Dylan Cozens: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire
Will Borgen: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire

Anything since on Borgen?

 

[Buffaloed]

Anything since on Borgen?

From the same link Will Borgen: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire
Borgen (forearm) could return as early as April 17 against the Penguins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

 

[Buffaloed]

For Ullmark Updates:
Linus Ullmark: News, Stats, Game Logs | RotoWire

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[ForsbergMoDo21]

In spite of him being an anchor, salary-wise, I’ve respected his dedication to hockey. But I’m approaching the point where that respect is ebbing away, because he’s getting to a point where continuing to play feels reckless. How many more shots to the head does KO want to take?

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

In spite of him being an anchor, salary-wise, I’ve respected his dedication to hockey. But I’m approaching the point where that respect is ebbing away, because he’s getting to a point where continuing to play feels reckless. How many more shots to the head does KO want to take?

It's been shown the hardest thing for a professional athlete to do is to give that life up. Because what's next is typically selling used cars or opening a pizza shop....

 

[Butt Ox]

It's been shown the hardest thing for a professional athlete to do is to give that life up. Because what's next is typically selling used cars or opening a pizza shop....

KO would be a good hire for player dev.

 

[5 Minute Major]

KO would be a good hire for player dev.

Not to be a jerk but what are you basing that on?

 

[JoeSakic13]

Avalanche fan coming in peace.

Saw this update and wondered if it’s one of those “shut down cuz it’s not worth it” injuries. Cuz I’m not sure I’ve heard of a guy getting sidelined for the season for a cheek injury.

Thoughts?

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Avalanche fan coming in peace.

Saw this update and wondered if it’s one of those “shut down cuz it’s not worth it” injuries. Cuz I’m not sure I’ve heard of a guy getting sidelined for the season for a cheek injury.

Thoughts?

Has history of concussions, almost died a couple years back due to medical complications, season is basically over just running out the slate so no reason to rush him back

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

It's been shown the hardest thing for a professional athlete to do is to give that life up, while not on a backdiving deal. Because what's next is typically selling used cars or opening a pizza shop....

FTFY

 

[Bferra13]

It's been shown the hardest thing for a professional athlete to do is to give that life up. Because what's next is typically selling used cars or opening a pizza shop....

How bout just enjoy life and your family? He doesn't need to open up a pizza place with the money he has earned. Im the same age as okapella and a few mil in the bank for me, adios working world. He should have a lot more in the bank than a few mil with his insane contract.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

How bout just enjoy life and your family? He doesn't need to open up a pizza place with the money he has earned. Im the same age as okapella and a few mil in the bank for me, adios working world. He should have a lot more in the bank than a few mil with his insane contract.

You could check my past posts about KO and you'd see I have more than once recommended that he do just that. For his own and his family's own good.

But ya know, hockey is in his blood. He's been playing since he was a little guy. he obviously loves it and doesn't want to leave it behind prematurely. Which is his right to decide.

The pizza shop comment was a bit of sarcasm. I remember what happened to Bob Probert. And Tiger Williams.

And ALMOST to Pat Lafontaine who finally decided there was more to life than playing the game at breakneck speed.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Avalanche fan coming in peace.

Saw this update and wondered if it’s one of those “shut down cuz it’s not worth it” injuries. Cuz I’m not sure I’ve heard of a guy getting sidelined for the season for a cheek injury.

Thoughts?

Fellow Avs fan (checkout my posts on that board...) here. It looked like an orbital bone fracture to me but that only after viewing replays. That's a pretty nasty injury. I believe the Docs have to rebuild the front facial bones. You don't put on a full face shield and go out and play with that injury a few weeks later.

By the way, thought I'd mention (and I'm sure you will agree)that the Avs are currently the best team in the NHL versus the Pens as mentioned in another thread..... (GDT) for this game.

The Sabres would not be able to handle the Avalanche's speed at full out throttle. LOL

 

[Buffaloed]

KO would be a good hire for player dev.

He still has a couple years to go but when he retires, I think he'll go back to school and get his degree. I see him coaching high school kids in my crystal ball coming home every night to a meatloaf dinner prepared according to June Cleaver's secret recipe.