Comments for November 15, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:41:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23255 Kuznetsov is a bad example because he would never have played in the AHL. He is just greedy and probably will never come over. - Big Ev Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:29:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23254 Look at Bud Holloway's development in the SEL as an example. - angus Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:17:50 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23253 [/i]”"Chiarelli – they mined the European leagues quite well, and they were able to convince Europeans to come over and play in the minors, something that is hard to do. Many of these European prospects are already paid well in professional leagues, and they see coming to the AHL as a demotion." A very interesting point and something I hadn’t really thought of before. Look at Kuznetsov in Washington as an example.[/i] Answer is definitely yes. I've been wondering a long time why most North-American fans don't get this. About the only thing why not certain NHL ready prospects should come to play to AHL/North America is to get used to a smaller rink (and the language if necessary). If the rink would be same of same of them size in Europe that could have some surprising effects in prospect movement. Some players would only come over when offered one way deal. For many players it's far better career move to stay in home country men's league in bigger role than to come to AHL 2-3-4 line duty. No offence but AHL is not the second best league/option available. In fact some NA prospects should come to Europe to play against men. - Vepsis Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:40:47 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23250 I am aware that hip impingement is common among hockey players (as are a slew of other hip related strains - adductors, flexors, and so on), but having a knee less stable than the other leads to one side of the body bearing more of the brunt. It is why players coming off of ACL surgeries often have nagging injuries. I'm not saying the operation affected his back (?), but that playing with one knee not at 100% likely contributed (not led to, but played a part in) this injury. Anyway, regardless of how it happened, this is a tough break for the Sens. Cowen's been pretty banged up early on into his career already. - angus Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:29:19 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23249 I disagree that his hip injury (likely labral tear) would be related to his ACL injury. Labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement are common in hockey because of repetitive motion and sudden changes in direction. Often people complain that their bad knee or hip is affecting the back or vice versa. You will never hear a surgeon saying that operating on your knee will affect your back,etc. if one leg is 3 inches shorter, than maybe. - cdubb Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:18:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23248 Who do you think will replace Cowen if the NHL comes back this year? - splrr1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:26:07 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5052-november-15-2012#comment-23247 That goal was ridiculous. To do that after getting rocked like that, wow. - Nate Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:02:19 +0100