Wolski got a better point per game ratio and the only thing Mueller ever proved is that he can't stay healthy.
He's got way better offensive tools than Wolski. He has the best shot on the team as it stands right now, with probably Versteeg and Fleischmann tied for second.
Crosby was out because of a neck injury. Mueller was all concussion. I'd be willing to speculate that they were much more cautious with Crosby. He's their franchise.
This is false. Crosby most definitely had a concussion. He also had neck issues, but the main thing was the concussion. I remember him trying to come back, but having to stop training because of recurring concussion-related symptoms.
He's got way better offensive tools than Wolski. He has the best shot on the team as it stands right now, with probably Versteeg and Fleischmann tied for second.
Yeah, let's hope this is the second year in a row we sign a guy from Colorado who had a rough and injury-prone year and follows it up with a stellar year in Florida.
Crosby has been experiencing symptoms he has described as similar to those he dealt with following last year's concussion, saying he "just didn't feel right" the day after his last game, Dec. 5 against the Boston Bruins. Crosby has been followed by his medical team in Pittsburgh and has been undergoing physical therapy, making progress along the way, since that time.
However, after Crosby sought an additional opinion last month at the recommendation of his agent, Pat Brisson, there was suddenly much public discussion about what was the actual nature of Crosby's injury. The final consensus from Crosby's medical team and a third independent party, Philadelphia-based spinal surgeon Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, is that Crosby is dealing with a soft-tissue injury in his neck and he is continuing to progress with his rehabilitation efforts.
This is false. Crosby most definitely had a concussion. He also had neck issues, but the main thing was the concussion. I remember him trying to come back, but having to stop training because of recurring concussion-related symptoms.
Crosby has been experiencing symptoms he has described as similar to those he dealt with following last year's concussion, saying he "just didn't feel right" the day after his last game, Dec. 5 against the Boston Bruins. Crosby has been followed by his medical team in Pittsburgh and has been undergoing physical therapy, making progress along the way, since that time.
However, after Crosby sought an additional opinion last month at the recommendation of his agent, Pat Brisson, there was suddenly much public discussion about what was the actual nature of Crosby's injury. The final consensus from Crosby's medical team and a third independent party, Philadelphia-based spinal surgeon Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, is that Crosby is dealing with a soft-tissue injury in his neck and he is continuing to progress with his rehabilitation efforts.
I'll go with the official team release rather than a paraphrased line from Stephania Bell at ESPN.com.
You do notice that she says that he had a soft tissue injury to his neck - she never says he didn't have a concussion.... because he HAD A CONCUSSION.
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Crosby has been experiencing symptoms he has described as similar to those he dealt with following last year's concussion, saying he "just didn't feel right" the day after his last game, Dec. 5 against the Boston Bruins. Crosby has been followed by his medical team in Pittsburgh and has been undergoing physical therapy, making progress along the way, since that time.
However, after Crosby sought an additional opinion last month at the recommendation of his agent, Pat Brisson, there was suddenly much public discussion about what was the actual nature of Crosby's injury. The final consensus from Crosby's medical team and a third independent party, Philadelphia-based spinal surgeon Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, is that Crosby is dealing with a soft-tissue injury in his neck and he is continuing to progress with his rehabilitation efforts.
Yeah, that's when he came back and got the errant and accidental elbow from Krejci. Something that happens many times during any hockey game at nearly any level.
But that's beside the point. You proposed that Crosby didn't have concussion problems. He does. And there was even speculation about his possible retirement during those 11 months. Though those rumors were clearly unfounded.
All i'm saying is, this signing is as low-risk as it gets. It's only one year, so even if Mueller gets some sort of injury or doesn't return to form, he was simply a placeholder for some of the prospects who are thinking about making the jump but might stay out of the pro game for one more year (Bjugstad, for example).
Had we signed him for, say, 3 years, then i'd be worried because if he doesn't put up some points, then we're stuck with him until his contract runs out. Low risk, high reward.
I'll go with the official team release rather than a paraphrased line from Stephania Bell at ESPN.com.
You do notice that she says that he had a soft tissue injury to his neck - she never says he didn't have a concussion.... because he HAD A CONCUSSION.
I'm not arguing a lack of concussion. He doesn't have concussion problems. Crosby having a "concussion problem" was the false impression given off because he was out so long and he never felt better. This is why you think he had concussion problems.
Yeah, that's when he came back and got the errant and accidental elbow from Krejci. Something that happens many times during any hockey game at nearly any level.
But that's beside the point. You proposed that Crosby didn't have concussion problems. He does. And there was even speculation about his possible retirement during those 11 months. Though those rumors were clearly unfounded.
All i'm saying is, this signing is as low-risk as it gets. It's only one year, so even if Mueller gets some sort of injury or doesn't return to form, he was simply a placeholder for some of the prospects who are thinking about making the jump but might stay out of the pro game for one more year (Bjugstad, for example).
Had we signed him for, say, 3 years, then i'd be worried because if he doesn't put up some points, then we're stuck with him until his contract runs out. Low risk, high reward.
It's a risky move signing Mueller. He could easily play less than 20 games. If we lose him, we don't have the offensive depth to pick up the slack. We're hoping he stays healthy, which is betting against his track record. He has a fragile brain and a history of concussion problems. I hope he plays 80 and puts up 25 goals. Something he is certainly capable of.
He's got way better offensive tools than Wolski. He has the best shot on the team as it stands right now, with probably Versteeg and Fleischmann tied for second.
So someone has a concussion... has post concussive symptoms...
But he also sustained a neck injury... so he doesn't have concussion issues.
OK. Thank you for clarifying that.
Oh, okay, so getting a concussed = concussion issues? His PCS are misdiagnosed because of the neck injury. I'm done. There's no point in discussing this more.
He has a very good shot. The type of shot that comes down the slot and beats a goalie clean. He's a bit slow but if we can get the puck to him in a shooting position, he can finish. He's very different from Wolski and this is a much better risk to take.
There, now everybody can stop having an embolism. I like it, hopefully he can turn it around here and become a longterm fixture.
This is how I look at it too. A definite prove yourself contract, if he does well no doubt Tallon tries to lock him up to a longer term contract. Definitely make the prospects fight for every bit they can get.
