Where Is Nathan Horton?

[sooner2220]

It's no secret that the Clarkson for Horton trade was a coup for the Leafs in what turned out to be one of the last transactions of Dave Nonis' tenure as Leafs GM. It is highly unlikely (and preferable) that Horton ever plays a game for the Leafs, but my question is, where is Nathan Horton? Is he still in Columbus with his family? Is he/has he moved to Toronto? Is he being overseen by the Leafs medical staff? Will he be rehabbing with the team during training camp? Is he in any way part of this team other than on paper?

 

[LuncheonMeat]

It's no secret that the Clarkson for Horton trade was a coup for the Leafs in what turned out to be one of the last transactions of Dave Nonis' tenure as Leafs GM. It is highly unlikely (and preferable) that Horton ever plays a game for the Leafs, but my question is, where is Nathan Horton? Is he still in Columbus with his family? Is he/has he moved to Toronto? Is he being overseen by the Leafs medical staff? Will he be rehabbing with the team during training camp? Is he in any way part of this team other than on paper?

I'm guessing he is spending his time with his family... wherever that is. It doesn't sound like he's physically capable of playing/practicing, so he's not likely to be with the team until that changes.

 

[bustaheims]

He'll have to report for training camp, get a once over from the team's doctors and, then, considering he'll almost certainly be deemed unfit to play/practice/take part in physical activity any more strenuous than day to day activity, he'll likely be sent home. Unless the team has approached him about some sort of coaching/mentorship type role (which is unlikely), he's really only a member of the team on paper.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

He'll have to report for training camp, get a once over from the team's doctors and, then, considering he'll almost certainly be deemed unfit to play/practice/take part in physical activity any more strenuous than day to day activity, he'll likely be sent home. Unless the team has approached him about some sort of coaching/mentorship type role (which is unlikely), he's really only a member of the team on paper.

I'm not even sure he'll have to go to camp. Pretty sure I remember reading that Savard hasn't been attending Boston's camps.

 

[bustaheims]

He'll have to report for training camp, get a once over from the team's doctors and, then, considering he'll almost certainly be deemed unfit to play/practice/take part in physical activity any more strenuous than day to day activity, he'll likely be sent home. Unless the team has approached him about some sort of coaching/mentorship type role (which is unlikely), he's really only a member of the team on paper.

I'm not even sure he'll have to go to camp. Pretty sure I remember reading that Savard hasn't been attending Boston's camps.

I suppose the team could just let him see an independent physician, but since this is his first year in the organization, it wouldn't surprise me if they want him to pop in just to get an official look at him for themselves. At most, he'd be here for like 36 hours.

 

[Can8899]

He'll have to report for training camp, get a once over from the team's doctors and, then, considering he'll almost certainly be deemed unfit to play/practice/take part in physical activity any more strenuous than day to day activity, he'll likely be sent home. Unless the team has approached him about some sort of coaching/mentorship type role (which is unlikely), he's really only a member of the team on paper.

I'm not even sure he'll have to go to camp. Pretty sure I remember reading that Savard hasn't been attending Boston's camps.

I suppose the team could just let him see an independent physician, but since this is his first year in the organization, it wouldn't surprise me if they want him to pop in just to get an official look at him for themselves. At most, he'd be here for like 36 hours.

The move was obviously to rid the Leafs of the Clarkson contract and for cap space.  I would be surprised if they make him show up as they most likely don't expect him to ever play again.  Why waste their time...

 

[digdug]

Here's a good article

http://causewaycrowd.com/2015/06/02/nathan-horton-trying-for-a-comeback/



"Horton is still trying to get himself ready for the Leafs training camp in September. He?s only thirty years old, and he?s trying to get back on the ice to play for Toronto. While his chances of a return are slim, that?s not deterring him from making one more push in the NHL."

 

[Highlander]

when you have degenerative disks in the lumbar region you are done. I wish him luck but think this is delusional.  He should have the surgery he needs, retire (letting the Loafs off money he will never earn) and spend his other 30 million any way he likes. Then he will also get a very healthy pension to supplement the 30 million.
That buys a nice cottage in Muskoka and a Duke boat so big it will make you puke.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

when you have degenerative disks in the lumbar region you are done. I wish him luck but think this is delusional.  He should have the surgery he needs, retire (letting the Loafs off money he will never earn) and spend his other 30 million any way he likes. Then he will also get a very healthy pension to supplement the 30 million.
That buys a nice cottage in Muskoka and a Duke boat so big it will make you puke.

That's nowhere close to true. Degeneration of the lumbar spine can cause problems, significant ones, but it has a pretty high rate of occurrence in people who are otherwise pain free. Obviously Horton has a serious injury, but I'm sure there are a fair number of guys skating in the league with degeneration.

 

[Highlander]

for most of us we can live with lumbar degeneration, to compete at a pro level that hockey demands ?????
I know, been suffering with lumbar problems for 34 years.  Not nice! I admire the guy for wanting to try if that is indeed the case, but sorry to be cynical but looks like more cash from the MLSE coppers

 

[moon111]

Horton is still collecting a full salary as long as he's 'trying' to play but hurt is he not?  So to go through surgery and then retire... he'd lose millions.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

Horton is still collecting a full salary as long as he's 'trying' to play but hurt is he not?  So to go through surgery and then retire... he'd lose millions.

I'm pretty sure he collects his salary regardless of whether he's trying. I'm pretty sure Pronger will continue to be paid his player salary while working for the league.

 

[bustaheims]

I'm pretty sure he collects his salary regardless of whether he's trying. I'm pretty sure Pronger will continue to be paid his player salary while working for the league.

He basically just has to periodically prove that he's not physically capable of playing, and the team has to honour the terms of his contract. He could even go through with the surgery, and, as long as he didn't officially retire, he'd still earn every penny his contract called for. The only reason he hasn't is that he legitimately hasn't given up on the possibility of playing again, even though he recognizes it's a longshot.

 

[moon111]

It's amazing they haven't come out with better solutions for back problems.  You'd think they'd would be whipping off 3D printed implants or something by now.