Injury Report: 2013-2014 Uber Injury Updates (Latest news in Post #1)

[LetangInTheSO]

Well that doesn't sound good.

Certainly not. This is one of those cases where if he plays tomorrow after that comment, you have to look at axing anybody involved with allowing him to play. The team has a double-digit lead on the division. Other than the fans' entertainment value, there is literally zero reason to rush this 8-digit asset back into action.

 

[djt153]

Certainly not. This is one of those cases where if he plays tomorrow after that comment, you have to look at axing anybody involved with allowing him to play. The team has a double-digit lead on the division. Other than the fans' entertainment value, there is literally zero reason to rush this 8-digit asset back into action.

hard to agree more with this post. the regular season means next to nothing for the penguins at this point.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Exactly. Let him sit until the Olympics if that's what it takes. A playoff spot isn't in any danger, and neither is our grip on the division.

 

[Waffle Fries]

Certainly not. This is one of those cases where if he plays tomorrow after that comment, you have to look at axing anybody involved with allowing him to play. The team has a double-digit lead on the division. Other than the fans' entertainment value, there is literally zero reason to rush this 8-digit asset back into action.

Yeah I agree. If he doesn't feel 100%, I don't want him playing.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Lame. Do they even know what it is? Or is it just believed to be "general hockey soreness" or something? I don't like the lingering stuff..

 

[Jag68Sid87]

You guys don't think fans' entertainment value is a big deal?

This is a serious question, I'm curious to hear replies.

 

[Ogrezilla]

You guys don't think fans' entertainment value is a big deal?

This is a serious question, I'm curious to hear replies.

compared to the health of a player? No. A player should never rush back for the sake of the fans. The fans shouldn't even be considered.

 

[LetangInTheSO]

You guys don't think fans' entertainment value is a big deal?

This is a serious question, I'm curious to hear replies.

Imagine, as an owner, committing eight figures to a guy you're relying on to make your franchise competitive for a decade (and in turn, buoying the value of your franchise during that time). Then, imagine jeopardizing this guy's long-term health in order to please fans for a couple of games when the team absolutely doesn't need him from a competitive standpoint.

 

[Waffle Fries]

You guys don't think fans' entertainment value is a big deal?

This is a serious question, I'm curious to hear replies.

Geno is still feeling weakness and pain whenever he gets hit. I doubt that they hit as hard in practice as an opponent would in a game.

I don't think it'd be real entertaining to watch Geno suffer a setback from playing before he was ready.

 

[ColePens]

Anyone want to get the new thread started? i'll I'll look this one up upon the new thread being created.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

You guys don't think fans' entertainment value is a big deal?

This is a serious question, I'm curious to hear replies.

No, I think it is a fairly big deal. But what Malkin brings long term, or rushing him back for short term entertainment and losing the long term; there's no reason to risk it. A player's health trumps the fans every time, these players are investments and Malkin is a very big investment. You also have to define entertainment. Is it winning? Is it skills on display? Is it physical play? Is it speed? Is it effort?

Crosby is also still there.

 

[DegenX]

Anyone want to get the new thread started? i'll I'll look this one up upon the new thread being created.

Done

 

[Frederick Stanley]

Anyone want to get the new thread started? i'll I'll look this one up upon the new thread being created.

Too slow.