vangvace 12 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 They can't be 100% SURE it's a first degree sprain without an MRI, but in Physical therapy there are knee ligament stress tests that we can do to test the laxity in the joint. We also test the "end-feel" to see whether the resistance felt is characteristic of a complete tear (called "empty end-feel, i.e. no resistance). I disliked those tests very much. But they were the deciding factor for my surgery because my MRI was unclear on my ACL tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I wish only good for him, but Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Unlike Brad Richards who had 5 points last night! So glad we didn't give up farm for Hossa, he's going to be a bust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I wasn't all on the hossa bandwagon at all... but to be fair its not like this was a sure thing injury like an underlying medical condition. This injury was caused by an accidental knee on knee. If he was on our team, that play may never of happened and he would have been fine. but... i am laughing a bit a the big deal everyone made about him and now he is on the shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 ...but that would be the right thing to do consdiering what they gave up for him. Huh? He didn't negotiate the trade, he didn't bet the farm. All he did was say he wasn';t going to resign in ATL. The Pens knew this and still rolled the dice. We all know they can't afford Crosby, Malkin, Hossa, and enough of everything else to be competitive long term. This is a one shot deal. He has no moral or ethical obligation to do anything but play 100% for Pittsburgh for the remainder of his contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Wow, makes me glad that he didn't land in Detroit. Sucks for the Pens, hope he will be back sooner then later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calfan 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Especially if he doesn't re-sign, but I wonder if he'll be tempted to re-sign just becacuse he'll feel guilty. I don't know much about his character, but that would be the right thing to do consdiering what they gave up for him. You're kidding, right? Why should he feel guilty? Injuries happen, I'm sure he wasn't hoping to get injured. Also don't know why signing would be the "right thing to do". They knew what they were getting when they traded for him. He's a UFA, he can go anywhere he wants. They also knew injuries are a risk. All of that factored into their decision and Hossa owes them nothing except to do his best to get back and play well when he does. After the season is over, all bets are off. This is exactly why trade deadline deals are a poor way to improve your team, esp when rental players are involved. All y'all who wished Holland had sold the farm for some of these guys should now just shut up. And don't even point to Richard's first game - the jury's out their until the season is done. So far all he's had is one good game. He could be injured in the next. But again, he's not a rental, he can still be effective in the 2009 playoffs if Dallas wants to keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 On wed there was 6 weeks till playoffs start. So if it's a long term knee injury he may miss the playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 You know Marian, we have some of the best medical facilities here in D-Town. Just something to think about in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 This is exactly why trade deadline deals are a poor way to improve your team, esp when rental players are involved. All y'all who wished Holland had sold the farm for some of these guys should now just shut up. And don't even point to Richard's first game - the jury's out their until the season is done. So far all he's had is one good game. He could be injured in the next. But again, he's not a rental, he can still be effective in the 2009 playoffs if Dallas wants to keep him. Because you are 100% certain Hossa would have gotten injured here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) LOL. Well that sucks. Did it even look painful? Edited February 29, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Okay so the prognosis was a first degree MCL sprain, according to some random article: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...boxscore_hockey It wasn't the coming out party Marian Hossa or his new club was looking for. Not only did the Penguins offense look all out of sorts in the first half of Thursday night's 5-1 loss to the Bruins, but Hossa was forced out of the game after accidentally going knee on knee with Glen Murray. The prognosis isn't too devastating: A first degree MCL sprain. Translation? Hossa will be out about a week -- just in time to pair up with Sidney Crosby when he returns. Crosby was originally due back earlier, but the Penguins chose not to rush things. Edited February 29, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Because you are 100% certain Hossa would have gotten injured here. Of course not, but it's obviously still a risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Of course not, but it's obviously still a risk. No doubt. But to say good thing he didn't come here because he got injured in Pittsburg is pretty dumb. If he was here he could have 4 goals by now, or he could have 0. Whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Some of these posts are just ridiculous. A lot of people on this board spent quite a bit of time spamming about wanting Hossa to Detroit, and now that he's with the Pengs, you get all excited because he's hurt. Obviously I'm not talking about every single one of you, but those who I'm talking about know, and need to grow up. Edited February 29, 2008 by Kween78 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Some of these posts are just ridiculous. A lot of people on this board spent quite a bit of time spamming about wanting Hossa to Detroit, and now that he's with the Pengs, you get all excited because he's hurt. Obviously I'm not talking about every single one of you, but those who I'm talking about know, and need to grow up. I am not involved in this category of people you're referring too, but I'm pretty sure nobody is excited that he is hurt. People find it funny that he's hurt, because really, it is. You my friend, relax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest octopusdank Report post Posted February 29, 2008 I still have doubts about the Penguins but I hope he gets back soon. Can't say I want them to win, but I'd rather make fun of them for failing with a healthy, full squad than an injury-destroyed one. good thing crosbys injuries will out of way for playoffs so he cant blame poor performance on them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
