Pat 44 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Players with similar injuries and setbacks in the past have missed an entire year due to post concussion symptoms (savard, kariya before he retired, etc) My question is will he play again this year? Quite honestly I do not see him playing again until the playoffs because of how high seeded the penguins are currently. I know this can change but honestly I doubt it will. What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I'd have such a high index of suspicion with him at the moment that it would be mindblowing. Any headaches, nausea, other symptoms, he sits. Hit during a game and goes to the quiet room? Sit for the next. That he hasn't been free of symptoms for any significant period of time is pretty worrisome from a medical perspective- the IMPACT test is nice, but imperfect. Second impact syndrome is not something to take lightly. I'd wager he sits at least until the playoffs, unless things get dire and they're fighting for a spot. Then, they might take a risk, but it's still a big one. One good shot from Kronwall, Chara, any of the heavy hitters could end his career. It's as I told a patient this morning: Yes, it's important that you do A, B and C for your job. However, if you seriously hurt yourself doing it, then not only do those not get done, but now you're in trouble. He needs to take care of himself first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) I never thought I say such a thing, but I want him to get better. I don't like the douchef*** one bit, but him not playing is a loss for the entire NHL. He's good for the game. Edited December 12, 2011 by thedisappearer 4 Konnan511, wingfanatic4alltime, SaCkaveli20 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/p00njabiHD#p/u/0/y_nDCI1ihts At 4:55 Grapes speaking the truth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I know you are all going to hate me for this, but I really don't give a rat's ass. If it were most any other player, I might care. 5 Jasper84, zata40, asoras and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) I think we've seen the last of him this season. As much as I can't stand the ******-canoe, concussions are no laughing matter. They need to be taken seriously at all times, regardless of who they've happened to. I hope he retires to a goat farm in Saskatchewan or something. That way his brain doesn't get scrambled any more and he can live a normal life, and the rest of us can get on with enjoying hockey sans HWSNBN. Edited December 12, 2011 by Electrophile 2 Hockeymom1960 and Jasper84 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not expecting his absence to hurt his All Star Game voting. Not even a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Karma is a *****. 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I could careless, yes he is a good player, but as a whole I don't buy the he is good for the game thing. Every player in the NHL is good for the game. On the end I'll take losing one of our many stars to not have him as a player being shoved down my throat... Yes it is sad to see but thats what I call Matt Cooke Karma. There weren't a milliOn press conferences for Savard. Yet for done reason he gets treated like a long. When he is blowing every NHL'er out of the water with points. Then I'll consider him the hands down best player. Until then he is just a star player like the Sedins, datsyuk, Malkin, Giroux, Ovie, and a bunch more. 3 LeftWinger, Zeowingsfan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 They've already rushed him back a few times before, don't see why they wouldn't do it again. Personally, I hope they let him get actually healthy for once. 1 Konnan511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Yes let's wish that a player never plays again because the media promotes him after having one the best starts to a career in the history of the game. Stay classy wing's fans. This is awful news, he's such an important player for the league, it will not be the same without him. Such a shame. Edited December 12, 2011 by Carman 5 GoWings1905, greenrebellion, Kindl Surprise and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 The league was enjoyable before him, it will be enjoyable after him. No one player is the NHL, not even any one player on the Red Wings. Your obsession with this man is borderline creepy. Stop it. 6 ilmickeyli, Zeowingsfan, roboturner and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Maybe he shouldn't have been bitching about calls all the time, then I'd feel for him. 1 roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryceWings 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Probably done for the season. Cry Baby Crosby maybe next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Soft head sid. They are showing his commercials more than ever now. 1 redwings4life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) He runs around stirring up s*** after a very serious injury. Plays like he's untouchable. Then is surprised when he gets is dished back. Great player. Seriously immature. Butt-punchin cowgirl. Sit down sissy-boy. And eat some s***. Edited December 13, 2011 by HOCKEY MATTERS 7 Nev, evilmrt, legaleaglewingsfan and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 This is bad for the NHL. He's their best player, whether you like it or not. That wouldn't be good for any sport, especially a sport that refuses to market other stars, besides Ovechkin. 4 Zeowingsfan, haroldsnepsts, uk_redwing and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 I couldn't find any sympathy for him with a pack of bloodhounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted December 13, 2011 At least this puts Pavel on the spotlight as the best all around player in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 At least this puts Pavel on the spotlight as the best all around player in the NHL. Datsyuk is already the best all around player. Crosby is the best player. Guy scores a point per game easily, even after being away from the game for a long time. And I can't believe some fools on this board actually think this doesn't hurt the league. They televise countless Pens games and talk about Crosby all the time. Whether you like that or not, it's a fact. When he's not playing, it makes the league look worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Seriously, I know he is a good player, but the efforts to make him the best and the face of the NHL has made me dislike the kid. There are other young players who work hard and are great fun to watch - we have a few - who will not get the media hype, but who are still also good for the game. Hard work and heart - to me, that's what the game is all about. I hate for any player to go out like this, but his time might be over. Seems that he has a hard time coming back from the injury, much as he might want to. I think we may have seen the last of him at least for the regular season. 2 roboturner and ami reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 One thing is for sure, it's unlikely he'll ever be the same again. I can't see him coming back and never having any setbacks when it comes to concussions and headaches. He couldn't even make it for a month after having a whole year off. And the hits he took weren't even that severe. Many players have had their careers end early, but this could potentially be the worst such example. Maybe in any sport. We're talking about a guy who was on pace to finish his career as a top 10 all time player. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 When bobby orr's career ended early, the NHL found a way to survive. I think we will be a okay. The only money the NHL is band wagon Pitt fans, and the money to reprint all the ad's with Crosby already all over them... Does it suck to to lose a star player, yes. Will it hurt the NHL greatly, NO. 7 Jenny, Rick D, xtrememachine1 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Datsyuk is already the best all around player. Crosby is the best player. Guy scores a point per game easily, even after being away from the game for a long time. And I can't believe some fools on this board actually think this doesn't hurt the league. They televise countless Pens games and talk about Crosby all the time. Whether you like that or not, it's a fact. When he's not playing, it makes the league look worse. To be fair, though, it is the league's own fault for putting all their eggs in one basket. 9 Electrophile, Krystal, commadore183 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Good riddance. 1 redwings4life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
