Insider leaks that Cayden Lindstrom's injury history is worse than expected
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Austin Kelly
June 14, 2024 (5:18 PM)
Some tough news for Cayden Lindstrom, one of the top players for the 2024 NHL Draft. According to reports, Lindstrom, a projected top-five pick, has apparently been dealing with a herniated disc.
Lindstrom, who has been linked as high as 4th to the Columbus Blue Jackets and 5th to the Montreal Canadiens, has been own since mid-December with a reported back injury.
According to Corey Pronman of 'The Athletic', Lindstrom's injury was a bit more serious than just a back issue, with the Center dealing with is reported to be a herniated disc.
A personal source said recently that Lindstrom had been dealing with a much greater issue than just a typical back problem, and did not appear to be 100% physically ready in his return during the WHL playoffs.
Lindstrom, a top prospect in this year's draft, had 27 goals, 19 assists & 46 points in 32 games played for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League. The 6'3 center is expected to go in the top-five of the 2024 NHL Draft, ranked highly by scouts, including 3rd by DobberProspects & EliteProspects, 5th by TSN's Bob McKenzie, and 10th by Craig Button.
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JUIN 14 | 167 ANSWERS Insider leaks that Cayden Lindstrom's injury history is worse than expected Where would you take Cayden Lindstrom in the 2024 NHL Draft? |
2nd-3rd overall | 39 | 23.4 % |
4th overall | 41 | 24.6 % |
5th overall | 41 | 24.6 % |
6th overall (or later) | 46 | 27.5 % |
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