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Originally Posted by Robbob
I recall when Rhett was put on LTIR for his shoulder, he said that he was checked by NHL docs to confirm. So no, Vegas isn't getting away with a fake LTIR injury. That is part of the problem with players on LTIR that return in season, it will be a cap issue if he returns. If the doctors say a couple months then it looks like Vegas has until the trade deadline to sort things out. That is if he doesn't have any setbacks.
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Honest question. Can anyone recall the NHL denying a team the ability to put a player on LTIR? If a player says something hurts… I don’t think a doctor will deny them rest and recovery - NHL doctor or not. Even in this example with Rhett… the doctor still approved the LTIR.
I understand that there are rules to prevent a team from exploiting the system. I just think that they are difficult to enforce. I’m much more convinced a couple players will be placed on LTIR leading up to Eichel’s return rather than Vegas trading away valuable players that they will want for the playoffs. We’ll see what happens.
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