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Originally Posted by New Era
Sure, lots. There have been lots of knee surgeries that have taken place where the recovery time is the better part of a year. Plus, these circumstances are unique as well. Valikmaki likely would have been back on the ice by now, but COVID-19 has has put a halt to that. Now it is a matter of deciding whether to put him into the lineup for an abbreviated run or sit him out until November and not lose a year of contract. Decision seems pretty simple to me. Enjoy practice and the pop corn Juuso.
Why am I not surprised that you all about metal plates in people's heads? 
Come on, recognize circumstances and that these are very different from any time in the past. This actually probably works out best for Valimaki. Extra time to rehab the knee and get back to 100%. Also gives him plenty of time to get confidence in the knee and get accustomed to whatever brace they him use. This is all a good thing for him and the team. |
So there are no other ACL injuries in the history of the NHL that have taken as long to come back from as Valimaki's.
I hope the Flames are just messing with him