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Ryan Whitney's critics have considerably less ammunition today. Turns out, the defenseman skated on one healthy foot last season. Whitney, whose point total dropped from 59 in 2006-07 to 40 last season, underwent surgery to correct a left-foot misalignment Friday in Charlotte. Full recovery from the procedure, an osteotomy, usually takes three to five months. "I just couldn't live on one healthy foot anymore, let alone try to skate," Whitney said Thursday, on the eve of his surgery. "We've tried everything to avoid surgery because we knew it would mean missing a chunk of the season. But nothing worked." The Penguins confirmed Whitney's surgery yesterday.

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August 17, 2008  09:28 AM ET
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I like Whitney. A solid offensive minded defenseman and great compliment to Gonchar on the PP. I hope he makes a full recovery and can join back soon enough.

August 17, 2008  12:26 PM ET
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Still. 40 points for a young d-man isnt that bad. Good luck and speedy recovery to Ryan!

August 17, 2008  06:46 PM ET
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The best part of the article, although it's not mentioned above, is that he did not use the injury as an excuse for the reduction in production. He said he knows he needs to perform at a higher level and that he has higher expectations of himself. Class not seen often by today's atheletes. Best of luck for a speedy recovery Whit.

August 17, 2008  10:22 PM ET
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Makes sense. He didn't look like the same Whitney as the previous year. Though I hate him missing time, it's best in the long run. I just hope the Pens don't miss him too much!

August 17, 2008  10:41 PM ET
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Makes sense. He didn't look like the same Whitney as the previous year. Though I hate him missing time, it's best in the long run. I just hope the Pens don't miss him too much!
The Shamrock | 08/17/08, 10:22 PM

The Pens managed to steam ahead last year with both Sid & MAF on the shelf for an extended period of time Shamrock. The key was others picking up the slack. Malkin & Conklin shouldered the load. Perhaps Letang can soften the blow of losing Whitney. Heck, they may discover that Whitney is expendable & could be traded to free up some cap money along with picking up a #1 draft choice that they lost in the Hossa trade last year.

August 18, 2008  06:34 AM ET
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Pittsburgh news stated that some of the coaches were not even aware of this injury. If that was the case....not a smart move. Was never a Whitney fan but I hope it turns out well for the guy.

August 18, 2008  10:28 AM ET
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Whitneys got a bright future. Hopefully this will get him back on track.

August 18, 2008  11:25 AM ET
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I still think we signed Orpik for a steal......

August 18, 2008  02:38 PM ET
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Just a thought: the season was over in June and he just had the surgery?

 
August 23, 2008  02:44 PM ET
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He wanted to make sure surgery was the only option, knowing he would miss so much time. I guess...

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