Injury Report: Nolan Patrick Diagnosed With Migraine Disorder (Sep. 26); limited practice, quotes (Feb 17-20)

[Curufinwe]

Honestly, why not put him on LTIR then at this point, free up some space to bring up Frost?

They don't have a roster spot for Frost unless the demote Farabee, Myers, Rubtsov or Twarynski, or waive someone. They are at 23.

 

[Starat327]

Guess someone finally figured out all they had to go was give him an excedrin, slap him on the ass, and say "get out there, son."

 

[renberg]

Perhaps its the long lasting fallout from the mangled Lindros situation but unlike in the past, it seems like the organization is going to every end possible to treat Patrick the correct way. Its sad to watch the career of any player, especially a young and extremely talented one, get put on the sidelines by a medical condition. NP has put in the work to get back on the ice. Here's hoping that it will come his way.

 

[VladDrag]

I think the question is: Is this just due to the optional skate, or is this he actually cleared for contact?

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I think the question is: Is this just due to the optional skate, or is this he actually cleared for contact?

I would think a regular shirt, regardless of optional skate or not, would dictate contact.

 

[Curufinwe]

Lindros was in a totally different era. Hits like this were considered OK. Nowadays it would be a 20 game suspension.

 

[prototypical4thliner]

I think the question is: Is this just due to the optional skate, or is this he actually cleared for contact?

There is only one way to find out how he’s going to hold up. Whichever neurologist he is seeing probably laid out a set plan. Go x amount of days headache free at each threshold (normal day to day, light skates, non contact practices, full contact and then games). It’s promising that he is moving towards games.

 

[VladDrag]

I would think a regular shirt, regardless of optional skate or not, would dictate contact.

I would agree, but weirder shit has happened.

 

[DancingPanther]

My hopes haven't budged and will not until he survives a game.

See also: Desean Jackson

 

[Starat327]

My hopes haven't budged and will not until he survives a game.

See also: Desean Jackson

Yeah, while him skating with a regular jersey is exciting, it definitely shouldn't be taken as a sign that he is ready to roll. I can't emphasize how quickly we could easily go back to to "he can't walk around without sunglasses on" status, potentially.

As someone said earlier though, it's good to see the flyers dont appear to be rushing this.

 

[1865]

Gotta be honest, it's kinda cool to be able to add Farabee to the roster without losing anyone and then to potentially go and add Frost and Patrick too. That's a solid line added to an already-decent team.

 

[PhlthyRich]

Gotta be honest, it's kinda cool to be able to add Farabee to the roster without losing anyone and then to potentially go and add Frost and Patrick too. That's a solid line added to an already-decent team.

then we also get Laughton back and we have legit 4 lines and most importantly, G is back on the wing

 

[Deadpool8812]

They don't have a roster spot for Frost unless the demote Farabee, Myers, Rubtsov or Twarynski, or waive someone. They are at 23.

Waive strwrt... Problem solved

 

[Starat327]

Waive strwrt... Problem solved

I'm not sure if Twarynski's bicep point holds the same intimidation factor.

 

[Deadpool8812]

I'm not sure if Twarynski's bicep point holds the same intimidation factor.

Maybe he can do something different... Like crotch chops

 

[Rebels57]

Yeah, while him skating with a regular jersey is exciting, it definitely shouldn't be taken as a sign that he is ready to roll. I can't emphasize how quickly we could easily go back to to "he can't walk around without sunglasses on" status, potentially.

As someone said earlier though, it's good to see the flyers dont appear to be rushing this.

Yeah this doesn't mean anything really. Until his status is updated by Fletch, nothing has changed.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Gotta be honest, it's kinda cool to be able to add Farabee to the roster without losing anyone and then to potentially go and add Frost and Patrick too. That's a solid line added to an already-decent team.

I like your honesty

 

[Beef Invictus]

I have accepted and embraced my assumption that Patrick will have to spend the rest of his contract meditating in a hole he digs in the woods using spiritual clam shells.

 

[DancingPanther]

I have accepted and embraced my assumption that Patrick will have to spend the rest of his contract meditating in a hole he digs in the woods using spiritual clam shells.

Though strangely worded, I echo these sentiments.

He's not playing again until he does. Don't count on anything, and especially don't count on him being effective.

Do count on this being career altering until it is not shown to be.

Assume the worst. Chase a replacement, have more depth if he comes back. Not a bad problem to have.

 

[Starat327]

Though strangely worded, I echo these sentiments.

He's not playing again until he does. Don't count on anything, and especially don't count on him being effective.

Do count on this being career altering until it is not shown to be.

Assume the worst. Chase a replacement, have more depth if he comes back. Not a bad problem to have.

 

[DancingPanther]

No, he isn't seezind

 

[Beef Invictus]

Though strangely worded, I echo these sentiments.

He's not playing again until he does. Don't count on anything, and especially don't count on him being effective.

Do count on this being career altering until it is not shown to be.

Assume the worst. Chase a replacement, have more depth if he comes back. Not a bad problem to have.

Yup. Getting Patrick back should be a roster bonus, not a thing they rely upon and build for with that assumption in mind.

 

[prototypical4thliner]

I'm not sure if Twarynski's bicep point holds the same intimidation factor.

How dare you impugn these things.

 

[Tripod]

Yup. Getting Patrick back should be a roster bonus, not a thing they rely upon and build for with that assumption in mind.

That's why I pencil in to the 4th line C role(Frost #3). If he comes back this year, plays, and stays migrain free it will be a win for him....and us. But you can't make roster moves ASSUMING he is coming back as the #3C....and certainly not as the #2C like we all hoped he would take over at some point.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Today's update is no update or status quo if you prefer.