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Originally Posted by New Era
I only quoted this to dispel this idea. Patrick has not fought an injury bug. An injury is something that, with treatment, will go away. Chronic migraines are not an injury. There is significant risk for those with chronic migraines to develop further neurological complications. Patrick has suffered from these things for years, so much so in the past year that he has been unable to pursue his chosen vocation. Patrick is damaged goods and I don't think would clear a physical to complete a trade. Until he is back to playing and conversation around Patrick should be limited to his health and not potential trades. As it is, he has a claim to a disability under the ADA, which makes his status that much more complex.
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He has fought the injury bug no way to deny that.
2013/14- Shoulder injury
2014/15 -Upper body injury
2015/16- Sports Hernia
2016/17- complications from previous sports hernia surgery
What he is dealing with right now is unrelated to maybe all of the above injuries. He was concussed at the end of the 18/19 season and hasn’t played since. The fact he missed more than 1/4 of his junior eligible games due to injury is also worth noting.
Right now we are talking about a player who missed 26% of his WHL games and 35% of his NHL games. Big big risk there. If he were to overcome these ailments then it could be a big reward.