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Originally Posted by Coach
Sounds like Vegas is very aware of a long term problem with Stone. Not a wonder they went hard for Eichel knowing Stone's salary was likely to find a way to LTIR in the near future anyways.
As someone with back issues stemming from a hockey injury, I can definitely sympathize how one seemingly innocent motion can cause something to click in a way that debilitates you. Like, forever. I'm guessing Vegas and Stone both knew he's been on borrowed time for a while.
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Yes. This. Stone missed games at the beginning of the season, and there was discussion that he could be out for the full year. And this was long before the Eichel trade. The only reason he returned early is because VGK looked like they might struggle to make the playoffs in November.
The problem is not that players are faking or even exaggerating injuries. The problem is with how we are accustomed to seeing injured players play, and with what players are expected to play through.
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