Nucks-4-Life Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 As reported by the Score: http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/826726 Vancouver Canucks head coach Willie Desjardins underwent hip surgery and will miss training camp, the team announced Wednesday. Desjardins had the surgery to address a pre-existing hip condition. The 58-year-old is expected to miss the Young Stars tournament and training camp, but should return in time for opening night. "Willie has been dealing with the chronic discomfort for a long time and our medical staff has been monitoring it since he joined us last year. Unfortunately his hip deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks and it required immediate attention," general manager Jim Benning said. "Willie's expected to recover quickly and will be connected every day until he's ready to be back in person." Canucks assistant coaches Doug Lidster, Glen Gulutzan, and Perry Pearn will share coaching duties in Desjardin's absence. Thoughts on how this will affect the season? (Get well soon Willie!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Willie not even showing up for training camp? Shades of torts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 That's not good... Hope he has a good recovery. Well on the bright side he isn't missing camp because he's too busy polishing his American flag in point Roberts hahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I did notice last year that he walked with a bit of an awkward gait. Let's be serious, this won't affect the season at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The only good that will come out of this is Vey won't get a spot if he's not top 12. Hope Willie's gonna be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwen Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I can't imagine that it's going to affect the season at all. It's his hip that had surgery, not his brain. Hope the hip heals well, Willie! Not sure if it was a hip replacement as none of the articles announcing this have gone into any detail (his walking gait last season seems to bear out the hip replacement thought) but recovery is slow and steady. Doesn't matter if he's pacing or not.....he'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 it's an old Zumba injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Here's hoping he heals well, it sucks that he'll miss camp but it's not as if he'll be out of the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well that's it....season is over before we even start.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk and honey Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I am sure he will make one practice towards the end of training camp. Wouldn't surprised me if the club video tape the practice and sent it to Willie. He will be in contact with the assistants for sure. So many other options to keep him in touch as well. Not the end of the world and really don't think it will matter a lot. Get well soon WIllie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Willie not even showing up for training camp? Shades of torts.... How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_The_Schneid! Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I think it will only help the young prospects chances of potentially making the team Yes of course the decision would not be made until the regular season when willy is back But willy has shown little trust in youth so maybe a couple young players could get some NHL games that they otherwise might not have Some players just need a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I did notice he seemed to be walking a bit bow-legged in some of the Canucks videos. That totally explains it. Get well soon, Willie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Man the Canucks are cursed, even the Coach is on the injured reserve list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Best wishes to Desjardins for a successful surgery and a speedy recover. As for the OP question, I agree with the consensus view that this will have zero effect on the season. It's pretty much standard operating procedure for head coaches to delegate camp to their assistant coaches and staff (plus various management liaisons). Willie will still get updates and reports and can work on off ice preparations and planning. This is pretty much what half the other head coaches will be doing anyway (even without going under the knife). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 He'll probably be around but not on the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I think it will only help the young prospects chances of potentially making the team Yes of course the decision would not be made until the regular season when willy is back But willy has shown little trust in youth so maybe a couple young players could get some NHL games that they otherwise might not have Some players just need a chance Really? He had a rookie (Bo Horvat) as his third time centre and Vey another rookie as his 4th. Not to mention giving Keins a chance. It seems like every coach the Canucks have gets critized for not giving "the kids a chance", maybe NHL coaches realize everyone has to earn their spot rookie or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The timing sucks for the team, but it is what it is. I hope the surgery goes well and provides him with the relief he needs. Wishing him a speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I imagine he will be watching alot of video from his bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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