It isn't that simple. I imagine the league has to be convinced. He would have to prove to the league that Manny is not capable of playing in the any NHL any longer, and there's a season worth of evidence that suggests otherwise.
Confirmed with Link: Manny Malhotra out for the season (on IR)
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Reverend Mayhem
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Ugh. If I'm thinking of who you are then ****. It isn't going to be pretty.
You mean Ebbett right?
I in the Eye
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If Malhotra can't see as well as others, he's more vulnerable out there - to himself, and potentially dangerous to others... If he can see very little with that eye, that can be pretty dangerous in a fast and physical game like hockey... I let my aging father drive for a year longer than I probably should have, as well... Was it wrong of me? Yes... but *knock on wood*, no harm... no foul...
vanuck
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EverettMike
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Agreed, and Malhotra was aware of this situation. I mean, Gillis' comments pretty much confirm that it was his call and based on performance. It's no coincidence that this is happening as Kesler is coming back and they needed a roster spot.
This is right there with Ballard's concussion.
Intoewsables
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Only half serious, but yeah. Though Kesler coming back should hopefully keep Ebbett the hell away from the PK.
Should be grounds for firing.
vector209
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Gillis is a very shrewd GM, oftentimes more than people realize. Malhotra's eye injury is the perfect excuse because it's both legitimate and public knowledge as well. Gillis saw a chance to kill two birds with one stone (get rid of an underachiever + avoid further possible health risks to said player) so he pulled the trigger.
It's very cold and impersonal in many ways, but a GM's job is to ice the best team possible in order to win, and despite Malhotra's great personality, character doesn't win games on the ice.
It's very cold and impersonal in many ways, but a GM's job is to ice the best team possible in order to win, and despite Malhotra's great personality, character doesn't win games on the ice.
opendoor
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Unless I'm mistaken, there's no difference in the threshold required for IR and LTIR except for the expected length of absence. If the NHL let him on IR I can't think of a single reason why they would get in the way of him being put on LTIR.
It's a sad day for the team and for the league, to lose a guy like Malhotra. Here's hoping he can stick around and contribute even if he can't play anymore. I think he showed incredible guts and perseverance coming back to play after that injury, he's an inspiration and I hope things go well for him.
EpochLink
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God bless this man, truly a great teammate and player.
Time to dig deep in my macbook and look for my classic Manny avatar
Time to dig deep in my macbook and look for my classic Manny avatar
But again, the team has deemed this risk to be 'OK' for the past 100 games.
Now, at the exact moment that Ryan Kesler is set to return and we'd have too many centers ... it's not ok.
It's hard not to be a bit cynical when they spin this as 'looking out for Manny'.
****** stat: Canucks have lost every playoff series they've played with Manny in the lineup.
SIGH.
SIGH.
Jack Tripper
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situation doesn't seem very questionable...management thought at the end of last season that malhotra was too vulnerable out on the ice, expressed their concern, and on the basis of good faith (and probably the opportunity provided by the kesler injury) gave manny approx 10 games to see if there was any "discernible change"
there obviously wasnt any change and the canucks weren't going to put a player out there on a nightly basis that was, in gillis' words, "extremely vulnerable" to further injury in comparison to the rest of the players on the ice
2 years out it's hard to imagine the eye injury getting any better, the best case scenario right now for manny is that it doesn't deteriorate
there obviously wasnt any change and the canucks weren't going to put a player out there on a nightly basis that was, in gillis' words, "extremely vulnerable" to further injury in comparison to the rest of the players on the ice
2 years out it's hard to imagine the eye injury getting any better, the best case scenario right now for manny is that it doesn't deteriorate
Waveburner
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This kinda sucks. I was rather hoping the offseason to train would help Malhotra get close to the player he was in his first season here. However it was clear right away he was still just as bad as last season. Very sad way for his career to end, hope he can find a long term role in the Canucks organization.
Still, it at least encourages me that the Canucks recognized his awful play last season, and were proactive in solving it while still showing a huge amount of respect for Manny as an athlete and a human being. Really a first class organization Gillis runs here. I think this will continue to pay huge dividends.
Still, it at least encourages me that the Canucks recognized his awful play last season, and were proactive in solving it while still showing a huge amount of respect for Manny as an athlete and a human being. Really a first class organization Gillis runs here. I think this will continue to pay huge dividends.
Brenton Williams
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Tough to see this happen but I think it's for the best.
I can't help but feel 'at risk' is code for 'not good enough' -- although I suppose they can go hand in hand.
Hopefully Manny finds an important role outside of playing.
I can't help but feel 'at risk' is code for 'not good enough' -- although I suppose they can go hand in hand.
Hopefully Manny finds an important role outside of playing.
EpochLink
Canucks and Jets fan
****** stat: Canucks have lost every playoff series they've played with Manny in the lineup.
SIGH.
Ironically, when he came back to the Finals...we lost
Sigh....
