When we last talked about Cody Hodgson earlier this week, Canucks GM Mike Gillis was finally revealing the true injury that has crippled the prized prospect for the better part of a year.
This mystery injury had created a gothic soap opera rife with innuendo and rumors about Hodgson's health, character, and relationship with the Canucks' organization.
On Thursday, September 9th, Cody Hodgson was supposed to undergo a medical evaluation. On Friday, September 10th, he was supposed to be available at a press conference prior to the start of rookie camp. This press conference was cancelled at the last minute by the Canucks.
The Vancouver Province is now reporting that they have learned from an inside source that Hodgson's medical evaluation revealed two things.
First, his back is close to being 100% for the first time since he injured it in July 2009.
Second, more medical evaluations need to be conducted to assess his progress before Hodgson will be cleared for contact.
After the setbacks of the last 14 months, both the Canucks and Hodgson are being extremely careful, unlike this time last year, when ...
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Cody Hodgson Update: Back Is Almost 100% Healthy, But He May Miss Training Camp
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