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Originally Posted by Groot
We have dozens of stories from players in the 60's, 70's and 80's and the effects of CTE, consistent fights, head hits etc. I would imagine there would be a similar history for players having negative longterm effects on their health as a result of playing through injury. Otherwise I doubt in 20 years we'll all of a sudden see a surge in negative health effects, causing us to look back on this 'crap' like CTE and related.
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There's also plenty and more recently emergent stories about players who have chronic pain issues early into retirement and/or issues with opiate abuse/side effects from playing doped up while injured so frequently during their careers. I believe Ian White has been openly struggling with painkiller addiction, Ryan Kesler has spoken out about chronic stomach issues. The propensity for hockey players of all levels and ages for increased risk/severity of knee/hip/back issues later in life is already pretty well accepted I'd *like* to think.
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Originally Posted by Bingo
Not sure generous is the word.
So you're saying then ...
1) Team officials (medical and management) played him with the potential of it getting worse despite the fact he's a likely trade chip this summer. And ...
2) They are so clued out that they are letting said asset go to the Worlds and further diminish his asset value. And ...
3) Fans have a better handle on whether or not there are better options on an AHL team to play top pairing minutes in the NHL.
Ok ...
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1. Yep, as has occurred with hundreds of players over the decades in professional sports
2. Yep, although it's a lot closer to fulfilling/exceeding the presumptive recovery timeline before WC even kicks off
3. I'm Sorry, is your intent to jump to the absolute most ridiculous form of your argument as means of dismissing my point? Why on earth would you take an AHL player and put them immediately on the top pairing? You can move guy up the lineup you realize?