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Hossa Rehabbing Torn Rotator Cuff Injury
by Paul on 07/22/09 at 06:58 AM ET
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from Tim Sassone of Between The Circles at the Chicago Daily-Herald,
A source close to the situation confirmed new Hawks winger Marian Hossa has a shoulder or rotator cuff injury.
The severity of the injury is not known, although it is possible Hossa might need surgery, which could put him out of the Hawks lineup until December.
The Hawks are monitoring Hossa while he rehabs the injury, believed to have been suffered during the playoffs.
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Enjoy your dozen years of shoulder problems, Chicago.
Posted by Animal Drew from A Nightmare on Helm Street on 07/22/09 at 06:46 AM ET
That explains a lot.
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson's ice cream truck on 07/22/09 at 07:43 AM ET
But not nearly enough.
Posted by Lindas1st on 07/22/09 at 08:26 AM ET
I figured he was injured, but I didn’t expect shoulder. His complete lack of acceleration most of the playoffs looked like a lower body problem to me. Anybody know his SOG stats off hand? Did they drop at all?
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 07/22/09 at 09:13 AM ET
Regular Season :4.15 shots per game; 307 shots in 74 gp
S.C. Playoffs : 4.35 shots per game; 100 shots in 23 gp
Posted by Lindas1st on 07/22/09 at 09:45 AM ET
That would be no, technically they went up in the Playoffs. Practically they stayed the same though.
Posted by Lindas1st on 07/22/09 at 09:48 AM ET
I figured he was injured, but I didn’t expect shoulder. His complete lack of acceleration most of the playoffs looked like a lower body problem to me. Anybody know his SOG stats off hand? Did they drop at all?
Posted by Nate A from the Church of Babcock on 07/22/09 at 10:13 AM ET
I was thinking a groin issue, also because of the acceleration. To see such a strong, quick skater lose that part of his game didn’t seem to have anythign to do with a shoulder issue.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/22/09 at 10:41 AM ET
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Well, at least it makes his pitiful finals performance somewhat understandable - maybe.
So did the ‘Hawks know about this injury before he signed? Another reason Tallon was “reassigned?” Did Hoss hide the injury to smooth negotiations? How bad is it?
Inquiring minds want to know, even while laughing hysterically at the hole the ‘Hawks have dug themselves.
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 07/22/09 at 06:37 AM ET