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Kesler possibly ready for season opener?


MistuhMan

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It was missing a full summer of training last year that did him in. This wouldn't solve that problem. Neither would sitting him for an extra couple of months. Any way you look at it, he's going to be a step behind everybody else in the league when his season starts. Some players can get back to top form really quickly after an injury (think Sami Salo), but Kes didnt really respond well to this situation last time.

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As long as Kesler doesn't push himself to the point to injury again. Bring him back at a slow pace, give him less minutes to start the seasons, and less time in front of the net on the PP (use Kass, Booth, or who ever) and let him get back in to the swing of things before we put the game in mr Kesler's hands

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The actual injury suffered by Kesler (a torn labrum) and actual estimated recovery time after surgery is between 4 to 6 weeks in length for the labrum to reattach itself and an estimated equal amount of time for the labrum to get strong. The Vancouver Sun reported Kesler would likely be out up to 6 months which is an extreme overestimation in my opinion,

I see the following scenario for Kesler.

1. Sugery done on May 8

2. Better than normal healing so 4-5 weeks

3. A normal amount of time to allow it to get strong so 6 weeks

4. Any other strengthening etc for said injury probably a couple more weeks.

5. However negatively he has been affected fitnesswise he would need at least a month for that

So, worst scenario for a return is around 18 weeks (October 9) or a bit more than 4 months. Here is a link that provides some info so take it easy guys, he will be back sooner than lots expected and not because he pushed it.

http://www.hopkinsortho.org/labrum_tear.html

Rest easy boys!!!

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