Jacob
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- Feb 27, 2002
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Lupul isn't injury prone. Some of you need to check out his injury history and how they happened.
Puck to the face, hit into the boards by a dirty hit, back surgery gone wrong almost ruins his career, concussion from teammate running him etc.
Lupul isn't putting himself in positions to get injured. He isn't skating with his head down, he isn't putting himself in awkward positions along the boards. When I think of injury prone, I think of guys injuring themselves or not being aware of their surroundings. Lupul's injuries could have happened to anyone
Like Bennett, it's a concern. Injuries (especially severe ones like Lupul has had) can degrade the body and hasten the decline of a player. They can also flair up later on. Whether he got a concussion from a hockey play or a car accident, it's something that makes you more prone to additional concussions.