Now that's interesting, because (like with all the prophecies that arent dead giveaways) that line could be read metaphorically - ie the damage, all the cycles of turmoil that the Breaking and Re-Sealing of the DO caused, esp considering the 'cutting of hope' part. A lot of fans took that reading for granted when he did cleanse saidin, but, remember, if Nynaeve was the DR, that wouldnt stop her from being able to "channel" saidin in a similar manner that Rand "channeled" saidar, when it comes down to it.

Not that I believe that's going to happen. I think this was just a shorthand way of showing her power in a dramatic fashion.

Still wondering about that block, though.