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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I will do the research for you. Hopefully you can read the Athletic
https://theathletic.com/news/sabres-...pcsmhyZX?amp=1
If not here is the snip
Weighing surgery vs. rehab
Virginia Zakas, Inside Injuries: Eichel believed surgery was in his best interest, yet it didn’t happen. I have to agree with the player here. A herniated disk can lead to significant neurological compromise and pain that radiates down the arm. Weakness is also a common problem as the damaged disk is hitting up against the nerve.
One surgical option is to replace the disk with an artificial one. This is a quick and simple procedure with a recovery time of 2-3 months. Rehabbing and delaying surgery risks a more serious injury that could lead to fusion surgery. That would come with more long-term complications and a longer recovery time. Even if Eichel’s injury doesn’t get worse next season, it could still bother him enough that it hurts his performance. |
So if he has the surgery now, best case, he's out 2-3 months. Surgery has never been done on an NHL player before, so this is assuming there are no issues.
If he waits, he could play this season, but the pain could limit his performance. At the same time, the longer he holds off this surgery, the more likely he will require an even more invasive procedure.
I think it's pretty easy to see why a deal hasn't been completed yet. These are massive question marks when you're trading the farm for him.