Guest NvidiaN Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm torn about this myself. I'm not sure whether or not it's in our best interest to rush players like Markov and Lang back. On the one hand if we're going to go down, I want to know we tried everything possible to win. Plus, does it really hurt us long term if Lang's injury isn't fully rehabbed and it sets him back a bit further next season? He's a UFA, after all. On the other hand, I know that missing months of time means the disruption of timing, a lack of conditioning, and an overall 'slow' feeling. So what do you think? Should they all play tomorrow? No? Share your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry-Launstein-Jr Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 If they are incapable of playing, I don't think they should be brought back. They are only hurting the team playing really hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think they all should be dressed in the warmup (only saying this because I want to see Markov one last time before summer ) but really, only those really able to play without risking career ending injuries should play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles_TPB Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 No point in NOT bringing them back. We would definately lose just like the other 3 games. Our only chance to win is if we make some sacrifices and take risks. Obviously, if they are not capable of playing competently, than they wouldn't be beneficial anyway. And therefore we would be screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_mtl Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Bring anyone back that can help at all. If they're going down, at least go down swinging. For the injured players...they have all summer to heal if we can't win 4 straight (tall order). Guys play hurt in beer leagues, players making millions should dig in and play through it if they can without seriously screwing themselves up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronixx Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 yea time to suck it up take the injection if u need to as long as its not a threat to ending ur career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie12 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Unless they are in a (very rare) situation like Sheldon Souray from a couple of years back when the team doctors told him essentially "Sheldon, if you play, you could set yourself back months or even years" - and of course he played & ended up missing the entire following season - I would say let them come back. IF they are - any of them (signed or UFA) in that rare situation then by all means dont rush them. If it simply means they might have a little more pain, then let them come back if they want to. Plus, does it really hurt us long term if Lang's injury isn't fully rehabbed and it sets him back a bit further next season? He's a UFA, after all. I think this is a little cold. I dont care if the player is property of my team or not, if we're talking about a situation where they could possibly be hurting themselves long term - for what, a 1 in a million chance we can do something only 2 teams in 150 tries have ever done? Not worth it, regardless of who they sign with next year. Again, if it just means a little more pain or more recovery time this summer, then fine - but if we're talking about "you play now you may never play again" - it just ain't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey_gal89 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I wouldn't bring back Lang and Markov simply because if MTL gets eliminated in game 4, they have all spring and summer to fully recover. They come back next season (IF Lang doesn't retire or sign elsewhere) fully healed and ready to help the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qstorm Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 No point to bring people back who are still hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfanfla Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I wouldn't bring them back, let them heal, you know it might actually help in the long run with these players by not bringing them back while they are still hurt. When they are trying to decide where to play next year, it won't be a bad thing for them to remember that you put their health before a long shot at winning a playoff series at the risk of making their injury worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiprusoffk Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 If you are able to play...get in there and play no matter what the circumstances. Why is this team so soft??? drives me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed1205 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 injured they would most likely get destroyed in the midst of the whole rivalry scuffling...so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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