number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 ZETTERBERG STRAINED HIS BACK? AGAIN? That's a problem he had in the past! His back has become mush! This is definately career ending, probably. Put him on LTIR for good and let his career end. I can't bare to see my hometown boy carry on like this. Think of his family.*Rolls eyes*Franzen was symptom free for three days. He didn't expierence another concussion, his symptoms just returned. Suggesting his career is probably over is a wild assumption.Remember when Crosby missed something like 150 games over 3 seasons due to multiple concusions? I wonder where he's at in the scoring race in 2013-14? There's always going to be the occasional Savard/Pronger, but frankly most players with concussion history return and play on.For all we know his symptoms will dissapear again tomorrow, and he'll be back again before we know it.Take it easy for a bit Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 ZETTERBERG STRAINED HIS BACK? AGAIN? That's a problem he had in the past! His back has become mush! This is definately career ending, probably. Put him on LTIR for good and let his career end. I can't bare to see my hometown boy carry on like this. Think of his family. I think my sarcasm font is broken. That was supposed to be sarcasm font, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 I think my sarcasm font is broken. That was supposed to be sarcasm font, no? Indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Jesus, a lot of you are making it seem like he's been out for a year or two. He's not Crosby there fellas, he's missed a good chunk of time, but that happens with concussions. Let's not jump to conclusions. I mean, if I had a nickel for every person that said Helm or Bertuzzi was done after last year I'd be typing this post from somewhere that serves drinks with little umbrellas out of Brazilian girls' belly buttons...so basically anywhere in Brazil. Edited January 28, 2014 by kipwinger 1 canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 code red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Can I tag along? I've heard interesting things about those beaches down there, and now - it's summer! I mean, by the sounds of it Franzen will be able to tag along since he's never going to play hockey again...unless...unless, he's a vegetable that is. Anyway, everyone needs a wing man. Just don't cramp my style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 No worries bro...I'm the life of a party! EDIT - and as you can see - I got my thong! Hockey hair. Perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted January 28, 2014 I was watching the game on Sunday when Franzen took a minor tumble in the corner. I laughed and said uh, oh, Franzen's out for another six weeks. My kid said, I wish I thought you were joking, but I could totally see that happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Calling the Red Wings medical/training staff 'incompetent' is a bit harsh. Concussions, and their symptoms aren't exactly fully understood (I know - broken record)...Franzen may have felt fine for a period of time, and then any little bump, or jostle in his last game could cause the symptoms to return. I've been 1 of many here to rag on Franzen, and his work ethic, but he is in fact a pro athlete in a highly competitive league...As much as it pisses me off that he'll now most likely miss the remainder of the season - he at least tried. I'm not certain of his future, but I do hope he gets healthy. Not calling the Wings staff incompetent just the the way they handled the Franzen situation. And after reading Hollands comments about Franzen today, its really hard not to call what the training staff did as medical malpractice. He’s been in constant communication with (the specialist),” Holland said. “He’s got to have a lot of days of being healthy before he plays.” I don't get it, now Franzen needs to have lot's of healthy days before returning and what before it wasn't important? Ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 LTIR for the rest of the season...Get healthy Franzen, come back in 2014. Do the team a favor, let go of that roster spot and cap hit. You need to get 100000% healthy so you can go back to being the Franzen that was chosen over Hossa... here's you money, take the rest of the season off, we don't want you having to wear helmet off the ice as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachwing 426 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Imagine having a headache for 3 weeks then you wake up day 22 and its gone and you feel great. Unfortunately the 'great' feeling is in comparison to the last s***ty 3 weeks of headaches... Doesnt mean Mule was good to go, just feeling relief and much better. But, when all the tests look good and the patient is happy, feeling 'great' and looking like their normal self it must be very hard for a dr to see any reason to hold you from going back to work or the ice. This head trama stuff is very tricky and the athletes need to be just as accountable as the med staff. Im guessing the majority of former or current athletes on this forum lied to a coach/dr/Trainer to get back in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 This forum has a really thin grasp of concussions it seems. He can't will himself better. Concussions hit you no matter how tough you are, and your recovery has nothing to do with your willpower or your strength. This guy turned out fine despite many concussions. Franzen needs to toughen up. 2 F.Michael and Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Not calling the Wings staff incompetent just the the way they handled the Franzen situation. And after reading Hollands comments about Franzen today, its really hard not to call what the training staff did as medical malpractice. He’s been in constant communication with (the specialist),” Holland said. “He’s got to have a lot of days of being healthy before he plays.” I don't get it, now Franzen needs to have lot's of healthy days before returning and what before it wasn't important? Ridiculous. It's not that much different than a knee or any other serious injury. A guy comes back, thinks he can go, you give him some practice time, and if he holds up in practice and still feels ok, he goes back in. Now that it's come back, they're going to be more cautious with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 It's not that much different than a knee or any other serious injury. A guy comes back, thinks he can go, you give him some practice time, and if he holds up in practice and still feels ok, he goes back in. Now that it's come back, they're going to be more cautious with it A knee and a concussion are completely different injuries. You have to be extra cautious with concussions, and I'd like to reiterate what I said earlier that players lie. Its up to the coaching staff to be cautious and 3 days is not being cautious in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 A knee and a concussion are completely different injuries. You have to be extra cautious with concussions, and I'd like to reiterate what I said earlier that players lie. Its up to the coaching staff to be cautious and 3 days is not being cautious in my opinion. As someone who has had concussions, I think 3 days symptom free is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 So...When is a good return date for anyone in pro sports who's suffered a concussion? 2 months? 4 months? 2 years? And as for players who lie.....Should the coaching staff treat them like perps on NYPD Blue? Not trying to be a smart ass, but I'd like to think that the trainers, and MD's whom are part of the Red Wings medical staff know a few things more than you, or I in regards to concussions. Had a few concussions myself when I was a wee lad...Maybe there's a reason why I was in 'Special Ed' for several years. The one thing I'll say is every player is different. But in Franzen's case he has had concussion problems in the past, plus the hit that gave him his last concussion wasn't a hard one which makes it reasonable to assume he may not have been fully healthy. I'll concede that the training staff knows more about concussions then me if you concede that they made a mistake clearing Franzen to play. Players shouldn't be interrogated, but the team held Datsyuk out longer with his concussion but Franzen was allowed to play after three days? He missed 16 games but after just three days they let him back in? Yeah every case is different but when dealing with a player with concussion problems the team should air on the side of caution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S.H.M.B. 25 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) This guy turned out fine despite many concussions. Franzen needs to toughen up. Edited January 28, 2014 by S.H.M.B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Franzen needs to kill his wife and kid and then himself? Edited January 29, 2014 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 Franzen needs to kill his wife and kid and then himself? 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 It's not that much different than a knee or any other serious injury. A guy comes back, thinks he can go, you give him some practice time, and if he holds up in practice and still feels ok, he goes back in. Now that it's come back, they're going to be more cautious with it Doesn't really work that way with concussions. Or, at least, it shouldn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 I think ill be fairly upset if he plays in the Olympics instead of taking some time off to get better. Not my call though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted January 29, 2014 Yup. And as someone who has had multiple concussions, you never know what can trigger a relapse after you come off one. you can be perfectly fine doing a bunch of strenuous exercise, think you're over it, and a day or two later they're back. Your options are never do anything because they might come back or if you feel better try to get back to normal life and hope for the best. There's a difference between going back to a desk job or hitting the gym for a light work out or going outside to play with your kids and going back to NHL hockey. When you've had a history of concussions and you were in a fog for a solid 3 weeks and then you have one good day and you're back in the lineup full time, well, that's something I think should be questioned. I don't think the Olympics can be eliminated from the discussion either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 There's a difference between going back to a desk job or hitting the gym for a light work out or going outside to play with your kids and going back to NHL hockey. When you've had a history of concussions and you were in a fog for a solid 3 weeks and then you have one good day and you're back in the lineup full time, well, that's something I think should be questioned. I don't think the Olympics can be eliminated from the discussion either. He was good for 3 days of practice, not one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 29, 2014 The one thing I'll say is every player is different. But in Franzen's case he has had concussion problems in the past, plus the hit that gave him his last concussion wasn't a hard one which makes it reasonable to assume he may not have been fully healthy. I'll concede that the training staff knows more about concussions then me if you concede that they made a mistake clearing Franzen to play. Players shouldn't be interrogated, but the team held Datsyuk out longer with his concussion but Franzen was allowed to play after three days? He missed 16 games but after just three days they let him back in? Yeah every case is different but when dealing with a player with concussion problems the team should air on the side of caution. I normally hate grammar police...but I do have few pet peeves. It's "err" on the side of caution....as in: if you are going to make an "error" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted January 29, 2014 As someone who has had concussions, I think 3 days symptom free is enough. Well, since he's back on the IR, you and the Red Wings training staff were wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites