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Sep 20 2021 09:48pm
Quote (dragoneth @ Sep 20 2021 09:25am)
or maybe we need a better term for somebody like mcdavid like super duper star


they have one, its called generational

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Sep 20 2021 09:50pm
Quote (KoJ @ Sep 20 2021 11:48pm)
they have one, its called generational


boring! super duper star man get with it
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Sep 21 2021 04:27am
Quote (FunkDoc @ 20 Sep 2021 10:37)
Sure, but we know everybody and their cousin is extremely confident that Pettersson wouldn’t be considered in the elite, select group of super stars in the NHL within one more seasons length. It would take him another 2-3 seasons at least to ever reach super star potential, if he gets there.

I will just say this though -

If anyone wants to clearly define what an NHL super star is, who is currently in that group, and what it would take to be in that group by seasons end -

We can exchange venmos and I’ll gladly lay +money odds with anybody on here that Pettersson isn’t on that list by this upcoming seasons end. I doubt anybody clueless enough to say otherwise is actually the type of person to put their money where their mouth is lol.


I'm down to do this, but we would need to define what makes a player a superstar as you wrote

Quote (Killingyouall @ 20 Sep 2021 17:25)
This is a really good point. Comes in as a scrawny kid and takes on the role of #1 center on a pretty weak team with ease. Quite impressive. Just about anyone else would fail in that position.

A lot of players on the Canucks regressed last season. With an improved forward group I see Petey being a 80-90 point player. The issue for him is being healthy.

Talent wise there is absolutely no doubt he is a superstar. He understands the game very well, is extremely competitive and has the talent level to have a breakout season.


Ya it sucks he couldn't stay healthy, he had his first major injury last season just when he was heating up too. The other injuries i feel like shouldn't have really happened as it was a WWE move to the head after embarrassing Matheson and hooked & pulled down away from the puck, but injuries are part of hockey.

I also feel this season or the next will be the year Petey will breakout offensively, assuming he can stay healthy. He's already elite in terms of his complete overall game compared to some other superstars.
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Sep 21 2021 07:44am
Quote (Secksii @ Sep 21 2021 06:27am)
I'm down to do this, but we would need to define what makes a player a superstar as you wrote


Go for it, what’s your definition (again)?
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Sep 21 2021 09:31am
Clarifying the conversation on the podcast regarding Jack Eichel. There was no consensus among the doctors Eichel saw on the west coach specific to disc replacement. However, league sources say the Sabres remain strong in their position the best option is fusion surgery. -Dreger
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Clarifying the conversation on the podcast regarding Jack Eichel. There was no consensus among the doctors Eichel saw on the west coach specific to disc replacement. However, league sources say the Sabres remain strong in their position the best option is fusion surgery. -Dreger


To summarize what I've heard: Sounds like the disc replacement is a very quick operation with minimal recovery time. It has never been performed on a hockey player but has been successful with MMA fighters and other pro athletes?

The disc fusion on the other hand is going to drastically limit his movement and flexibility?

And if Eichel goes against team doctors, he risks voiding his contract or something?

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Sep 21 2021 11:45am
Fusing should be last option

Especially with someone his age

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Quote (Bruin @ Sep 21 2021 11:45am)
Fusing should be last option

Especially with someone his age



I was chatting with a doc friend about Eichel and he was saying whatever surgery option he chooses he’s fucked when he gets older.
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Sep 21 2021 12:13pm
Quote (StayPositive @ 21 Sep 2021 12:12)
I was chatting with a doc friend about Eichel and he was saying whatever surgery option he chooses he’s fucked when he gets older.


Pretty much

They told me they could fuse my vertebrae but I’d lose movement, I chose movement + pain
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Quote (Bruin @ Sep 21 2021 02:13pm)
Pretty much

They told me they could fuse my vertebrae but I’d lose movement, I chose movement + pain


my dad had the same option
went to a chiropractor and got his back fixed instead
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