Injury Report: Klefbom could be out long-term.

[Perfect_Drug]

We need to treat Klefbom as a longterm investment for the Oilers.

Shoulder surgery ASAP plz.

 

[Soundwave]

I'm not willing to potentially risk another playoff berth because of Klefbom's shoulder. Get a D. If you lose them to Seattle so be it, you get cap room.

Klefbom's game took a big hit after his last surgery it will probably again after this next surgery. We should move on.

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

We need to treat Klefbom as a longterm investment for the Oilers.

Shoulder surgery ASAP plz.

Will the reward be worth the investment.

 

[MessierII]

I'm not willing to potentially risk another playoff berth because of Klefbom's shoulder. Get a D. If you lose them to Seattle so be it, you get cap room.

Klefbom's game took a big hit after his last surgery it will probably again after this next surgery. We should move on.

I agree albeit it’s tough to trade him now.

 

[RinkRatOil]

The guy cant stay healthy. Its time to get the surgery, get him back to as close to 100% as possible, then ship him out. Obviously would need to work some magic and find a replacement for that to work.

 

[gordonhught]

The guy cant stay healthy. Its time to get the surgery, get him back to as close to 100% as possible, then ship him out. Obviously would need to work some magic and find a replacement for that to work.

draft guhle. Problem Solved

 

[CornKicker]

maybe he should just make him drink mcdavid blood smoothies until hes healed

 

[CycloneSweep]

According to Gregor he is hearing it's arthritis. So surgery may not work or make it worse

 

[MessierII]

According to Gregor he is hearing it's arthritis. So surgery may not work or make it worse

Jarrett Stoll had early arthritis at one point but managed to keep going somehow. This was before LA’s cups I think like 2010 or so. I wonder what he did.

 

[Soundwave]

I agree albeit it’s tough to trade him now.

Now might be the best time to trade him, because teams are looking to shave actual dollars off the payroll for next season rather than just hockey trades. Insured LTIR may be a way to move him out.

 

[MessierII]

Now might be the best time to trade him, because teams are looking to shave actual dollars off the payroll for next season rather than just hockey trades. Insured LTIR may be a way to move him out.

Yeah I’ve considered that but it’s still tough. Are you really going to get value in that situation?

 

[BudBundy]

So it’s God-damned arthritis. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy and I feel really bad for Klefbom. This certainly makes all the issues about surgery or no surgery make sense, as does the talk about retirement.

From an Oilers point of view, we are back to the drawing board. It should be assumed Klefbom will never play meaningful minutes for us again. He certainly may, but our plans should now assume it’s unlikely. LH shot D is fortunately an area with some depth, but it pushes back our competitive window until Broberg and maybe Samorukov can play solid full time.

Shit.

In hindsight, the Broberg over forwards pick suddenly makes a tonne more sense.

 

[McBooya42]

Arthritis...shit
Klefbom Dealing With Arthritis

 

[GMofOilers]

Should of traded this band aid after 2017 run.

 

[Oilhawks]

Feel horrible for the guy. Everything makes sense now with the arthritis news (reaction time / decision making due to being distracted and in pain, poor shot, and especially the consideration of retirement etc). Surgery could do nothing, it will be about managing it via therapy.

I think that’s an LTIR situation for this season at least to see how he can manage the symptoms. I think Holland will be looking to sign a top 4 LD if that’s the case

 

[Oilhawks]

Should of traded this band aid after 2017 run.

Of course you would have the lack of sympathy to say something like that. Horrible

 

[BudBundy]

Should of traded this band aid after 2017 run.

Internet empathy at its finest.

 

[oobga]

Feel horrible for the guy. Everything makes sense now with the arthritis news (reaction time / decision making due to being distracted and in pain, poor shot, and especially the consideration of retirement etc). Surgery could do nothing, it will be about managing it via therapy.

I think that’s an LTIR situation for this season at least to see how he can manage the symptoms. I think Holland will be looking to sign a top 4 LD if that’s the case

Yeah, this sucks. Probably the worst kind of thing for a young athlete. Annoying pain that surgery can't fix that just annoys you on and off the ice. And it just cumulatively gets worse every season as it goes on, and there's really nothing you can do about it.

Hope they figure out some way to fix or manage it, but I imagine it's going to be extremely difficult.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Hopefully the people shitting on Klefbom for not doing the surgery immediately after the play-ins ended will shut up now.

God forbid actually having some information onto what Oscar is going through before mouthing off.

 

[fireantz]

This may help us protect Jones from Seattle as protecting Klefbom may not be necessary

 

[Soundwave]

I don't blame Klef for doing what he has to do, but as a hockey team you need to do what you have to do as well to protect the organization.

We can't operate in this bizzaro state where we don't know when this guy will be in the lineup or even if he will play at all next year.

How can you build any kind of team this way.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

That is awful news and he is so young (27) to contract arthritis. What ever he decides, I wish him the best and hopefully he can play out the rest of his contract.
Maybe they could look into some new science therapy, maybe something with stem cells.
In the end, your health is important and I can understand why he has been hesitant with surgery.
Bless you Klefbom for being a warrior for us while fighting through so much adversity!!

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Jarrett Stoll had early arthritis at one point but managed to keep going somehow. This was before LA’s cups I think like 2010 or so. I wonder what he did.

Wasn’t it the cocaine?

 

[LTIR]

Edmontonians with arthritis spend winters in ARI or FLA. Klefa can maximize his career if he gets traded to a more humid place.

 

[MessierII]

Wasn’t it the cocaine?

Maybe honestly