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SpezDispenser wrote:He said that Michalek had the same surgeries as several NBA players as well in Germany.  So it's the procedure Bryant had I would imagine?

SpezDispenser wrote:http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7796225/kobe-bryant-dr-chris-renna-regenokine-knee-treatment

This is the surgery I think he must have gotten.  Regenokine.

Which is pretty funny because it has "Regen" in the name.

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7796225/kobe-bryant-dr-chris-renna-regenokine-knee-treatment

This is the surgery I think he must have gotten.  Regenokine.

Which is pretty funny because it has "Regen" in the name.

http://www.senatorsextra.com/main/michalek-undergoes-plasma-therapy-for-injured-knee

When I read "plasma therapy" in the link I had thoughts of super-heated gasses.  But it's just blood plasma (platelet-enriched plasma therapy).  Blood doping for the knee.

In fact, there were unconfirmed rumours that late last season the team’s financial situation became so bad that the league actually had to step in to cover some of the team’s expenses.  Now I don’t know how often something like that happens around the league but it certainly doesn’t sound like a team that is in a comfortable situation financially.  I don't have all the details.  And I suspect that other journalists and reporters from around the league are at least partly aware of the situation but don't know enough of the specifics to write about it.

Hoags wrote:It's Senschirp but it's an interesting read:
http://senschirp.ca/blog/item/1060-lets-talk-budget

In fact, there were unconfirmed rumours that late last season the team’s financial situation became so bad that the league actually had to step in to cover some of the team’s expenses.  Now I don’t know how often something like that happens around the league but it certainly doesn’t sound like a team that is in a comfortable situation financially.  I don't have all the details.  And I suspect that other journalists and reporters from around the league are at least partly aware of the situation but don't know enough of the specifics to write about it.

Melnyk descending into Rod Bryden territory if any of this is true.

NEELY wrote:Jesus, so sick of hearing about Melnyk finances and even then I'm not convinced he isn't putting all of that out there in the media so he can get a casino built on his land.  The guy is a cut throat business man at the core and people should realize that.  He's fine, he's playing games, simple as that.

Hoags wrote:

NEELY wrote:Jesus, so sick of hearing about Melnyk finances and even then I'm not convinced he isn't putting all of that out there in the media so he can get a casino built on his land.  The guy is a cut throat business man at the core and people should realize that.  He's fine, he's playing games, simple as that.

You really think Watson and the city would change their tune because Eugene might desperately need the money ?

The city has always given the finger to the team, starting with where they had them place the arena and then paying for highway off-ramp.

I doubt Eugene is broke but he takes a loss if he spends to the cap, he may not be able to do that anymore.

NEELY wrote:When Melnyk said he will have to reconsider his investment in the city this is what he was talking about IMO.  He's using the Sens as leverage to develop his land, simple as that man.  People need to get a grip, he's making money with the whole lot there including the arena, parking lot, and the business' within that arena.  Straight hockey opp?  Might be losing some cash but he's making money off the Sens.