I don't think the Flyers expected him to be an offensive defenseman or point producer. They didn't trade for Luke Schenn for his offensive ability.
- MJL

They traded for him thinking or hoping he would become at least a 3 man possibly 2.
That's why they gave up the 2nd overall pick to get him. Luke has no consistency in his game.. He has proven that
Burned!!!!

Same poop different toilet, my friend. Livin the dream.

Took my first exam yesterday- shoulda done better, but still did fine. The way it works out, I have 1 exam every week until finals week.

I have an exam THE DAY WE COME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK

How are things up North?
- Giroux_Is_God

eh. the view isnt exactly any better a few stalls down haha

So, anyone wanna guess who will sit when Kimmo comes back.

P.S. Evander Kane out 4-6 weeks.

Kimmo must be getting the injectable low molecular heparin daily to treat his blood clots. That way they can hold the injection until after the game is over to minimize bleeding risks. Pretty clever of those doctors.

So, anyone wanna guess who will sit when Kimmo comes back.

P.S. Evander Kane out 4-6 weeks.
- jmatchett383

just means his value is ripe for the taking

So, anyone wanna guess who will sit when Kimmo comes back.

P.S. Evander Kane out 4-6 weeks.
- jmatchett383

Kimmo will be back the first week of March if he is coming back.

Kimmo must be getting the injectable low molecular heparin daily to treat his blood clots. That way they can hold the injection until after the game is over to minimize bleeding risks. Pretty clever of those doctors.
- Marc D

That's what I thought was going to happen.

That's what I thought was going to happen.
- MJL

me2

That's what I thought was going to happen.
- MJL

It is kind of an elegant solution because with the injectables the blood thinner can be out of the system in 12-24 hours, so if they time them around the games it minimizes the risk. The oral anticoagulation drugs take several days to leave the system.

Kimmo must be getting the injectable low molecular heparin daily to treat his blood clots. That way they can hold the injection until after the game is over to minimize bleeding risks. Pretty clever of those doctors.
- Marc D

This is crazy goon talk, but let's say Kimmo is on a team that goes to the SCF and is playing a major role (he'll likely be as fresh as anyone). If you're the other team, would you target him more than usual, maybe give him some extra stick work in the hope that he'll bleed (and possibly miss a blood thinner dosage, possibly risking his health)? Just curious, and I'm not a doctor by any stretch, so I don't know the specifics of his situation.

So, anyone wanna guess who will sit when Kimmo comes back.

P.S. Evander Kane out 4-6 weeks.
- jmatchett383

That's 4-6 months.

It is kind of an elegant solution because with the injectables the blood thinner can be out of the system in 12-24 hours, so if they time them around the games it minimizes the risk. The oral anticoagulation drugs take several days to leave the system.
- Marc D

Sounds clever... but if this is what is necessary to get him back out on the ice, I'm not a fan. This is really worth it for a small shot at ... whatever?

That's 4-6 months.
- ThirdEye

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!

Sounds clever... but if this is what is necessary to get him back out on the ice, I'm not a fan. This is really worth it for a small shot at ... whatever?
- ThirdEye

He's kind of like Apollo Creed in Rocky IV. He needs to do this for himself, to prove he can still do it because he wants to, and wants to go out on his own terms.

I just hope it doesn't have a similar ending for him.

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!!
- jmatchett383

I wish I could. I guess I'm one of the few that'd really like to see us make a move for Kane. If he is indeed out 4-6 months, I'd think since we're obviously not making the playoffs that it'd be doable.

Did we give Kimmo a vial of Gordie Howe's blood yet?

Sounds clever... but if this is what is necessary to get him back out on the ice, I'm not a fan. This is really worth it for a small shot at ... whatever?
- ThirdEye

I agree, I think it is still too risky.

Sounds clever... but if this is what is necessary to get him back out on the ice, I'm not a fan. This is really worth it for a small shot at ... whatever?
- ThirdEye

I think that's a question only Timonen can answer.

I agree, I think it is still too risky.
- Marc D

I'm with you, but it's his call. I'm sure he's taking every precaution. He knows the risks and this is what he chose.

This is crazy goon talk, but let's say Kimmo is on a team that goes to the SCF and is playing a major role (he'll likely be as fresh as anyone). If you're the other team, would you target him more than usual, maybe give him some extra stick work in the hope that he'll bleed (and possibly miss a blood thinner dosage, possibly risking his health)? Just curious, and I'm not a doctor by any stretch, so I don't know the specifics of his situation.
- jmatchett383

The real risk is not the external cuts from slashes, that bleeding can be controlled with stitches. The big risk is bleeding inside the skull. That could kill or disable him from a stroke.

I think that's a question only Timonen can answer.
- BulliesPhan87

yup, he said it was something between him and his doctor.

The real risk is not the external cuts from slashes, that bleeding can be controlled with stitches. The big risk is bleeding inside the skull. That could kill or disable him from a stroke.
- Marc D

So cross check him in the head is what you're saying?

yup, he said it was something between him and his doctor.
- Marc D

It's an arduous process to get him back on the ice. But, at least the way I see it, it isn't about saving the Flyers season. It's about Timonen doing what he thinks is right, and maybe allowing himself to retire with dignity in his own mind.

(disclaimer: I doubt any of us would have thought him undignified if he just retired instead of doing this)

It's an arduous process to get him back on the ice. But, at least the way I see it, it isn't about saving the Flyers season. It's about Timonen doing what he thinks is right, and maybe allowing himself to retire with dignity in his own mind.

(disclaimer: I doubt any of us would have thought him undignified if he just retired instead of doing this)
- BulliesPhan87

he wants to go out on his own terms

hopefully he leaves intact

So cross check him in the head is what you're saying?
- Jsaquella

why does james neal pop into my mind here