Phil Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 ANAHEIM -- Ryan Kesler could be facing career-ending surgery as the Anaheim Ducks center searches for options regarding his surgically repaired hip. "We have to find some options for me. Not just for hockey, but for my life," the 34-year-old said Sunday, two days after the Ducks season ended. "Simple things, like putting on socks in the morning, are tough." Kesler said the pain in his hip returned this season and became worse as the weeks wore on. He last played on March 6, his 1,001st NHL game, and missed Anaheim's final 15 games. "I was in a good spot, and it's just the grind of the season," said Kessler, who has 573 points (258 goals, 315 assists) in 15 seasons with the Ducks and Vancouver Canucks. "The back-to-back games, and the four games in six nights. That's what broke me down and broke my hip down over the course of the year." Kesler plans to meet with hip specialists during the next few weeks and then sit down with general manager Bob Murray, his agent and the doctors to discuss his future in the sport. Kesler said the only surgery available to him is hip replacement. "It would probably be career-ending," said Kesler, who signed a six-year, $41.25 million contract in July 15, 2015. https://www.nhl.com/news/anaheim-ducks-ryan-kesler-may-need-career-ending-hip-surgery/c-306570090 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Chief Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 ouch Badass player, hate him....unless of course he played for the Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Pretty convenient for a shitty team that's got over $70m in cap committed to next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Convenient? Guy is a warrior and 34 years old. He'd play if he could. As someone who was just diagnosed with arthritis in his hip, this hits home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I'm surprised this guy is still playing. He has been around forever. When I was younger I would always trade for him in the NHL video game because of his speed rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Convenient? Guy is a warrior and 34 years old. He'd play if he could. As someone who was just diagnosed with arthritis in his hip, this hits home. It is absolutely convenient for the team to be able to LTIR his old expensive ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 It is absolutely convenient for the team to be able to LTIR his old expensive ass. Well you're making is sound like Hossa's rash from his gear. This isn't that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Jeff Skinner, welcome to Anaheim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 i'd wager if you asked him if it was worth it he'd tell you it was. that being said i'm hoping he finds a solution so he can enjoy an active life away from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Guy was an impeccable douche to play against, but man, you don't like seeing guys go out like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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