Raffi Torres Update

[TheHockeyRant]

A quote from the article

"That second procedure still has not taken place, and neither Torres nor the team will discuss the delay other than to say medical options continue to be explored. "

What I do like, Torres is spending time in Toronto seeking his medical options (meaning Dr. Ting will probably not be doing the second ACL procedure)

What I don't like, it has been over a month since the removal of the old ACL repair. What is taking so long?!

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[Coily]

 

[Rickety Cricket]

At this point they're just going to Ol' Yeller him.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

It really is frustrating that he has been hurt pretty for the entire time he's been here. When he's healthy, he changes the temperature of the team and produces. Just can't stay healthy.

 

[SactoShark]

It really is frustrating that he has been hurt pretty for the entire time he's been here. When he's healthy, he changes the temperature of the team and produces. Just can't stay healthy.

…or not suspended.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

…or not suspended.

Eh that was a clean hit on mush brain. Sharks got boned.

 

[Led Zappa]

Eh that was a clean hit on mush brain. Sharks got boned.

Yep. They even changed the Rulebook on the fly to make sure he would be out the entire series.

 

[SactoShark]

Yeah, regardless, he was suspended, then injured, played injured, then injured again. That's been his tenure as a Shork.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Yeah, regardless, he was suspended, then injured, played injured, then injured again. That's been his tenure as a Shork.

Yup its frustrating.because he makes a difference.

 

[dwood16]

Selfishness aside. This is looking pretty bleak for poor Raffi. Starting to sound like a career threatening thing. I hope all turns out well for him.

Is Ting really that bad? And did he basically ruin Cheechoo too with the Hernia procedures?

 

[hockeyball]

Not a fan of his in the slightest, but it's likely the end of his career, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy off the ice, so that sucks.

Sharks have the worst freaking luck though, jeebus.

 

[hohosaregood]

On the bright side, once the injury is done, his suspensions shouldn't have the "previous offender" extrat time additions.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

ah snap. This sucks for him / team as he's had a decent game re-tooling here and is much needed as a depth and role player for us. I hope is back sooner than later.

 

[dwood16]

On the bright side, once the injury is done, his suspensions shouldn't have the "previous offender" extrat time additions.

....but I'm not sure they let you play ice hockey in a wheelchair.

 

[SactoShark]

On the bright side, once the injury is done, his suspensions shouldn't have the "previous offender" extrat time additions.

Now there's some silver lining.

 

[TheHockeyRant]

There are a few things I can think of as to why it has been over a month waiting on surgery #2.

The first is that the infection had more complications than usual... BAD

The second is that he may be doing a lot of Physical Therapy between the surgeries so that the recovery process is shorter...GOOD

The third is that the surgery to remove the infected ACL ligament was improperly done and now they have to both remove the rest of it while also decided where to harvest the new ACL from (usually the hamstring or the other knee) ...BAD

All in all, I cannot believe that a player I was furious about the Sharks acquiring (because I hated him) turned into a player I now adore and yet he is incapable of stepping on the ice. This is why we can't have nice things...

 

[HydroF]

and I was looking forward to seeing Torres wearing the C this season...

 

[Negatively Positive]

I bet if Justin Williams was a Shark, he would be injured all the time instead of scoring clutch playoff goals for us.

 

[Alwalys]

I bet if Justin Williams was a Shark, he would be injured all the time instead of scoring clutch playoff goals for us.

Totally. And it would be because Jumbo tells him dirty jokes while he's trying to visualize success before the game.

 

[Nolan11]

There are a few things I can think of as to why it has been over a month waiting on surgery #2.

The first is that the infection had more complications than usual... BAD

The second is that he may be doing a lot of Physical Therapy between the surgeries so that the recovery process is shorter...GOOD

The third is that the surgery to remove the infected ACL ligament was improperly done and now they have to both remove the rest of it while also decided where to harvest the new ACL from (usually the hamstring or the other knee) ...BAD

All in all, I cannot believe that a player I was furious about the Sharks acquiring (because I hated him) turned into a player I now adore and yet he is incapable of stepping on the ice. This is why we can't have nice things...

When I had mine replaced. They harvested one third of my petela tendon on the same leg. 3 months of PT and a full year before I could play on it without being hesitant / worried.

 

[AgentCooper]

Anyone in the market for a Torres jersey?

 

[Coily]

According to Kevin Kurz he needs to have his ACL replaced.

 

[boylerroom]

Sucks for Torres. But why hasn't DW re

 

[TheHockeyRant]

When I had mine replaced. They harvested one third of my petela tendon on the same leg. 3 months of PT and a full year before I could play on it without being hesitant / worried.

Yup, the Hamstring muscle and Patella tendon are the two most common harvested areas.

 

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David Pollak ‏@PollakOnSharks 1h1 hour ago
Raffi Torres at #Sharks Ice for first time this season as rehab makes progress.