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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
I know, right? Now change the name to Jack Eichel.
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With Eichel, I imagine it’s a matter of balancing the assets sent to acquire Eichel and the risks of a surgery failing against the rewards of having an elite centre.
Dr. Prusmack, the neurosurgeon who spoke to 31 Thoughts, said both fusion and artificial disk replacement have a success rate over 90%. 25% of fusion patients need another surgery within 10 years, and 5% of artificial disk patients do. The artificial disk surgery has been successful in MMA fighters and rugby players and non-pro hockey and football players.
So, I would do it as long as Buffalo is willing to lower the return for Eichel to provide consideration for the risk the Flames are taking in this hypothetical trade.