P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Montreal Canadiens forward Blake Geoffrion announced his retirement on Monday. The 25-year-old had been considering stepping away from hockey due to lingering effects of a skull fracture and concussion suffered during an American Hockey League game in November. Geoffrion, the grandson of Canadiens legend Bernie Geoffrion and great-grandson of superstar Howie Morenz, notified general manager Marc Bergevin in March that he might retire. "After suffering an injury in November and taking time to recover and reflect, I have decided to step away from the game of hockey for the time being," Geoffrion said in a statement Monday. TSN.ca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Smart kid. 2 Din758 and Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Can't blame him. It had to be a tough decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 That really sucks. Kid had a bright future in the NHL, but at least he still has a bright future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Tragic News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Sad, but you can totally understand it. I wish him well whatever he decides to do. 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Take life over a game... He won for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Damn, poor guy.. best of luck to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 16, 2013 I hope he fully recovers in a year and comes back 110%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 I hope he fully recovers in a year and comes back 110%. Smart a** Don't know much about this guy but ultimately it's probably the right call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Best of luck to him, that has got to be tough to get so close to your dream and have to walk away due to injury. Tough decision, but with all that we have learned from the NFL and NHL about concussions and the long term affects, I have to think this is the right decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 I hope he fully recovers in a year and comes back 110%. I hope he fully recovers, gets a career that doesn't put his health as risk, becomes sucessful, has a family, is conent, and has great health due to his decision 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Best of luck for him, there way more important things than hockey. Try to get a major, recover and enjoy your life all the best, sad news indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 The video of his injury should be a public announcement video in all hockey arenas to not be that stupid with your head down when you got a guy flashing the rob blake all the way from center ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 The video of his injury should be a public announcement video in all hockey arenas to not be that stupid with your head down when you got a guy flashing the rob blake all the way from center ice. Geoffrion was just forced to retire so I don't think it's the right time and the best move to start calling him stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 982 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 And he has a gig!! Bluejackets make him a scout so at least he gets to stay around the game. http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/7/16/4528726/blake-geoffrion-retirement-scout-blue-jackets 1 P. Marlowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 And he has a gig!! Bluejackets make him a scout so at least he gets to stay around the game. http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/7/16/4528726/blake-geoffrion-retirement-scout-blue-jackets And still make some pretty decent coin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted July 17, 2013 Smart a** Don't know much about this guy but ultimately it's probably the right call. I really mean it. I want to see him recover all the way and make a comeback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
