There has never been a professional athlete who had the surgery Eichel wants, who returned to the same level they were at previously. Yes, the brochure for the surgery says 90% of normal people return to the same quality of life... that's completely irrelevant information in a discussion of how it will effect a pro athlete.
The Sabres organization has completely destroyed their relationship with their top franchise player, rather than let him have this surgery. Either they are complete idiots, because chances are high he will return to his previous form. In which case, Eichel isn't worth a lot, because the organization is run by idiots who will give him up for cheap. Or the surgery is incredibly risky, in which case Eichel isn't worth a lot, he needs a super risky surgery.
If Sabres want the best return possible on Eichel, the way to get it is by letting him have the surgery, then come back and play at his previous level. Exactly what the Blues have done with Tarasenko. The fact they aren't is telling. - Antilles
I guess you don't consider UFC fighters to be athletes because more than one has had that type of surgery.
Am I Pony Boy haha? Unsure what that even means. I like Tank the player, hope he stays healthy. I don't even hate the Blues for cutting the Sabres at the knees, is what it is. The show is better when the best players are playing, I'm just skeptical of a thrice surgically repaired shoulder, even if it was a different injury not having scar tissue start to break down is all. - SDSabre
its just a saying from the outsiders. Ralph mauchio says it to pony boy in the movie. Wasnt a slam. God i am old that movie is from 1983
