Speculation. The blood clots in his lungs are god, but they're still in his leg (last I heard). That said, he's probably on pretty severe blood thinners and nowhere near game shape.
- jmatchett383

I read the reports that he still has clots in the leg veins so I really can't imagine that a doctor would allow him to play on anticoagulant meds.

It seems like it is an inherited genetic condition for Kimmo as several of his family members have a clotting disorder as well. My understanding of this kind of condition is they have to take blood thinners for the rest of their life.

wow, just saw that JVR is -17

I read the reports that he still has clots in the leg veins so I really can't imagine that a doctor would allow him to play on anticoagulant meds.

It seems like it is an inherited genetic condition for Kimmo as several of his family members have a clotting disorder as well. My understanding of this kind of condition is they have to take blood thinners for the rest of their life.
- Marc D

I remember reading in a Musing he's taking Xarelto and probably will be taking it for life.

wow, just saw that JVR is -17
- vejim

Conclusion: We won the trade.

NEXT

I think they move Coburn and Grossman
- vejim

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.

I read the reports that he still has clots in the leg veins so I really can't imagine that a doctor would allow him to play on anticoagulant meds.

It seems like it is an inherited genetic condition for Kimmo as several of his family members have a clotting disorder as well. My understanding of this kind of condition is they have to take blood thinners for the rest of their life.
- Marc D

Kimo becomes next coach of the Flyers

Kimo becomes next coach of the Flyers
- vejim

Guarantee he'd be better than Broobie

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.
- Marc D

Tough to move dead wood. Unless another NHL owner has a termite colony.

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.
- Marc D

I am thinking #1 for Coburn, #2 for Grossman and #3 for Schultz

I remember reading in a Musing he's taking Xarelto and probably will be taking it for life.
- Giroux_Is_God

I'm not a fan of Xarelto. No way to reverse it if there is a bleeding catastrophe.

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.
- Marc D

lol, probably. Maybe future considerations for Razor, too.

I am thinking #1 for Coburn, #2 for Grossman and #3 for Schultz
- vejim

It's good to aim high.
Who knows, it could happen.
Maybe someone will give up a first for Matt Read, and trade for VLC too.

I'm not a fan of Xarelto. No way to reverse it if there is a bleeding catastrophe.
- Marc D

That's the one where you don't have to do labs like INR and stuff right?

I always found that ridiculous. The entire reason we check PTs and PTTs and INRs on warfarin therapy is so that we know everything is working and working safely.

They advertise (again, if this is the drug I remember on the commercials) not having to do any testing like it's a GOOD THING. Because you know...people are lazy and they're trying to play to that.

Dude's not going to miss a single shift -- we've all come to terms w/ that already.
- Tomahawk

Wanna bet? Wait until he comes back.

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.
- Marc D

Ek is reporting interest in Grossmann and Del Zotto. I doubt we see any movement until the trade deadline though.

wow, just saw that JVR is -17
- vejim

See if they will take Luke Schenn in a trade?

Wanna bet? Wait until he comes back.
- MJL

Whoever loses the bet has to change their avatar.

I've been here for like what 3 years now or some poop and both of you guys have ALWAYS had the same avatar.

If Rinaldo plays in his first game back, Tomahawk changes his pic
If he sits, then MJL changes it.

Don't be surprised if the biggest move is Schultz for a 5th rounder.
- Marc D

I think they would be wise to sell high on Mark Streit.

It's good to aim high.
Who knows, it could happen.
Maybe someone will give up a first for Matt Read, and trade for VLC too.
- Marc D

Umberger for Tavares

Ek is reporting interest in Grossmann and Del Zotto. I doubt we see any movement until the trade deadline though.
- FlyersGrace

I would hope they bring Del Zotto back for next season, either by retaining him or signing him again in the off season.

That's the one where you don't have to do labs like INR and stuff right?

I always found that ridiculous. The entire reason we check PTs and PTTs and INRs on warfarin therapy is so that we know everything is working and working safely.

They advertise (again, if this is the drug I remember on the commercials) not having to do any testing like it's a GOOD THING. Because you know...people are lazy and they're trying to play to that.


- Giroux_Is_God

Yes
The monitoring can be a real pain for people.
Also it costs money to run the INR test.
Xeralto is way more expensive compared to warfarin so I guess it evens out.

Whoever loses the bet has to change their avatar.

I've been here for like what 3 years now or some poop and both of you guys have ALWAYS had the same avatar.

If Rinaldo plays in his first game back, Tomahawk changes his pic
If he sits, then MJL changes it.
- Giroux_Is_God

That's not the bet, I don't know if he'll play right away or not. The bet is about who has comes to terms with it.

Yes
The monitoring can be a real pain for people.
Also it costs money to run the INR test.
Xeralto is way more expensive compared to warfarin so I guess it evens out.
- Marc D

He'll have to get off blood thinners to play, correct? How can he do that if he still has blood clots in his leg?

Ek is reporting interest in Grossmann and Del Zotto. I doubt we see any movement until the trade deadline though.
- FlyersGrace

If Grossmann gets moved, I'll change my avatar to Sidney Crosby.

I think they would be wise to sell high on Mark Streit.
- bradleyc4

His contract length would likely limit the return coming back.

Look at what Hartnell's deal did for his trade value.

That being said what would you think they could get for Streit this TDL or summer?