Callahan out after emergency appendectomy

[Brainiac]

Told you guys, he'll be back sooner than we think.

Pretty sure they diagnosed the problem early and thus, it was a minor operation. His appendix didn't explose and ****. These guys are machines and they have the best doctors.

 

[Habsawce]

Well, in fairness....its not really an important one. I think if he can get the surgery done by noonish and get a good meal (preferably something with fiber), he should be all set by puck drop.

lol, my word. It's not the organ so much as it is with the cutting open and filling your body with anesthetics and gas. It's simply not possible to play, and if he actually does play shame on Tampa and their doctors.

 

[Habsawce]

Told you guys, he'll be back sooner than we think.

Pretty sure they diagnosed the problem early and thus, it was a minor operation. His appendix didn't explose and ****. These guys are machines and they have the best doctors.

Come on, you can't believe this. Appendectomy is not a minor procedure. It's surgery, they're cutting you open and removing an organ from your body. He could be back for game 7, if there is one, most definitely. But he's not playing the same day, or the day after (not sure when he had it).

 

[Leonardo87]

Told you guys, he'll be back sooner than we think.

Pretty sure they diagnosed the problem early and thus, it was a minor operation. His appendix didn't explose and ****. These guys are machines and they have the best doctors.

Come on, you can't believe this. Appendectomy is not a minor procedure. It's surgery, they're cutting you open and removing an organ from your body. He could be back for game 7, if there is one, most definitely. But he's not playing the same day, or the day after (not sure when he had it).

Would not mind if he missed the rest of this series. Has struggled against Montreal after having an excellent series against Detroit. Rather he just rest up, and if Tampa does advance, he will be ready for that series.

 

[RealCity]

Well, in fairness....its not really an important one. I think if he can get the surgery done by noonish and get a good meal (preferably something with fiber), he should be all set by puck drop.

Having gone through an appendectomy a couple of years ago I can assure you he will not skate for at least 5 days.

The real risk of rushing back after laparoscopic surgery is getting an incisional hernia if you push yourself too hard.

Feel for the guy, timing sucks.

 

[Brainiac]

Come on, you can't believe this. Appendectomy is not a minor procedure. It's surgery, they're cutting you open and removing an organ from your body. He could be back for game 7, if there is one, most definitely. But he's not playing the same day, or the day after (not sure when he had it).

I agree with you. Today would be a stretching it.

But I told from the beginning that I wouldn't rule out game 7 for him.

 

[Habsawce]

Would not mind if he missed the rest of this series. Has struggled against Montreal after having an excellent series against Detroit. Rather he just rest up, and if Tampa does advance, he will be ready for that series.

From a MTL perspective I thought he's been pretty effective for what he is. He's constantly physical on Subban and has been a pest. I get that you guys need him to score, but the other parts of his game have been good. I think he'll be missed, and his experience in the playoffs shouldn't be understated. Especially when you're coach is clearly leaning on player experience, evident by Morrow playing.

I agree with you. Today would be a stretching it.

But I told from the beginning that I wouldn't rule out game 7 for him.

Honestly, if he plays tonight there should be an investigation. Without proper time to heal you can tear stitches and have internal bleeding. It would be absolutely ridiculous for him to play tonight. Someone should lose their practice if he does, it's unsafe. Then again, people are playing with brain damage because "it's the playoffs" so I wouldn't be overly surprised. Disappointed and disgusted, yes. Surprised,

 

[Leonardo87]

From a MTL perspective I thought he's been pretty effective for what he is. He's constantly physical on Subban and has been a pest. I get that you guys need him to score, but the other parts of his game have been good. I think he'll be missed, and his experience in the playoffs shouldn't be understated. Especially when you're coach is clearly leaning on player experience, evident by Morrow playing.

His defense has been very solid and he has been doing everything else but scoring. We are like 24-3-0 when he scores a goal since he came to Tampa. That is why it is crucial for him to score, and create more offense. If he were to pot a couple of goals this series, no one would question or criticize him at all. But since he has not cashed in and other forwards on Tampa have been bi-polar, we are struggling to close out this series.

 

[Number8]

Patrick Roy played with an appendicitis back in 1994.

http://articles.philly.com/1994-04-26/sports/25861137_1_boston-goalie-jon-casey-montreal-coach-jacques-demers-montreal-goalie-patrick-roy

"The Boston Bruins have fired 102 shots at Montreal goalie Patrick Roy in their last two playoff games. They have three goals and two losses to show for it.

Roy, hospitalized with appendicitis until Saturday, stopped 60 shots and Kirk Muller scored with 17:18 gone in overtime as the visiting Canadiens defeated the Bruins, 2-1, last night and took a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

On Saturday in Game 4, Roy came out of the hospital to stop 39 shots and defeat the Bruins, 5-2..."

Except Roy didn't have surgery until after the series (not acute emergency). No way in hell Callahan sees another game this series.

 

[tmg]

Having gone through an appendectomy a couple of years ago I can assure you he will not skate for at least 5 days.

Jonathan Ericsson had an emergency appendectomy on a Wednesday (in May 2009) and was practicing with his team that Friday and playing on Saturday.

Clearly, time until readiness for skating varies from player to player and case to case.

 

[Paddyjack]

Except Roy didn't have surgery until after the series (not acute emergency). No way in hell Callahan sees another game this series.

That is true. Roy had the antibiotics treatment only. His surgery was done after the playoffs. However in more recent times for the Habs, Paccioretty had an appendectomy and impressed everyone by returning only 8 days after. So I would be very surprised if Callahan returns this series

 

[KingWantsCup]

The friggin' stars are aligning to get Montreal to win this series.


But really, get well soon Callahan.

 

[radicalcenter]

Reading about recovery time on the internet states you can assume normal activity after a few days but shouldn't do strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks. Knowing Callahan, maybe a couple weeks?

I needed only two weeks to recover

I would expect the recovery time of an NHL player surrounded by a bunch of doctors to be under two weeks

 

[Eisen]

Come on, you can't believe this. Appendectomy is not a minor procedure. It's surgery, they're cutting you open and removing an organ from your body. He could be back for game 7, if there is one, most definitely. But he's not playing the same day, or the day after (not sure when he had it).

It is a minor procedure. It is called Pfoertner Operation in Germany, meaning even the doorman can do it. It takes not even an hour and the invasion is minimal. Still you are right, out for 24 hours at least. It is still a wound and needs a minimum of time to heal. playing a day after might be possible if the OP is in the morning and the game the next day at night. Wouldn't recommend it though, the wound can still break and it might leave some ugly scars.

 

[Brie]

Freaking warrior

 

[Calad]

Freaking warrior

As a Rangers fan, there is no doubt in my mind Cally will be back playing his old team come Saturday. Anyone saying differently has no idea who Ryan Callahan is

 

[Cassano]

Good news for the Rangers. Callahan takes away icetime from more talented players that can actually hurt the Rangers on the scoreboard.

 

[Stammertime91]

Good news for the Rangers. Callahan takes away icetime from more talented players that can actually hurt the Rangers on the scoreboard.

Lol. Like who? Morrow or namestnikov? If stamkos killorn and flip are on line 1, Callahan is on line 3. That's pretty damn worrying if you're a ranger fan. I'd be more worried about my players who are being benched vs an effective player on the 3rd line.

 

[These Are The Days]

It is a minor procedure. It is called Pfoertner Operation in Germany, meaning even the doorman can do it. It takes not even an hour and the invasion is minimal. Still you are right, out for 24 hours at least. It is still a wound and needs a minimum of time to heal. playing a day after might be possible if the OP is in the morning and the game the next day at night. Wouldn't recommend it though, the wound can still break and it might leave some ugly scars.

QFT I work as an RN and have patients come up post op from emergency surgery and they're usually out the door the next day. Heck, most of the time the surgeon already has a "advance diet as tolerated/discharge when cleared by attending physician" order. They round in the morning, say take it easy for a few weeks, write a prescription for painkillers and tell them they'll leave once they pass gas and hold down a regular diet.

Callahan is doing something amazing by already being on the ice for sure but I don't find it highly unusual.

Expect him ready for Game 1.

 

[SlapshotTheMovie]

I would be surprised if he is in game 1 but not game 2 or 3.

As a ranger fan i was hoping he would be out longer. No hate towards him in any way. i just know what he can do.

 

[Saitama]

Good news for the Rangers. Callahan takes away icetime from more talented players that can actually hurt the Rangers on the scoreboard.

Uh, this guy does not speak for most of us Rangers fans. Most of us are fully aware of what Callahan brings.

 

[More 2004]

Lol. Like who? Morrow or namestnikov? If stamkos killorn and flip are on line 1, Callahan is on line 3. That's pretty damn worrying if you're a ranger fan. I'd be more worried about my players who are being benched vs an effective player on the 3rd line.

Just hope Coop keeps the lines like that..

 

[More 2004]

Found this too humorous not so share.

 

[Leonardo87]

Uh, this guy does not speak for most of us Rangers fans. Most of us are fully aware of what Callahan brings.

I don't even need to chime in anymore to posts like above, a lot of you guys have been defending him and with good reason. You know he will bring it. Let's just hope for a good series.

 

[Cassano]

Lol. Like who? Morrow or namestnikov? If stamkos killorn and flip are on line 1, Callahan is on line 3. That's pretty damn worrying if you're a ranger fan. I'd be more worried about my players who are being benched vs an effective player on the 3rd line.

Drouin and Namestnikov for sure.

Edit: Nevermind, he's on the 3rd line and that's where he should be. He's a good 3rd liner. I just think putting him with Stamkos will ruin his offensive production again like it did in round 1.