Injury Report: Feb. 22, 2014: Marc-Andre Bourdon injured again (Feb. 28 article posted)

[Raffl House]

Didn't see a thread about this (sorry if I missed it)... but he is having concussion issues again due to another shot to the head.

http://blogs.courierpostonline.com/flyers/2014/02/22/flyers-prospect-bourdon-has-head-issues-again/

Feel so bad for the guy.

So do I, but he just needs to hang them up. No sport or activity is worth this nonsense.

 

[3Fs]

What a shame, his life is more important, needs to hang um up.

 

[dats81]

After all he went through it was pretty obvious that he was only one more big hit away from a career ending final concussion. We can just hope that this poor guy can have a normal life without playing hockey from now on!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

February 28 update:

After being unable to skate a few days last week due to headaches, Bourdon has participated in most or all of each practice this week. But he isn’t ready to play.

“I don’t think there’s been any opinion by the doctor as to if there’s anything wrong,” head coach Terry Murray said. “I think it’s just his own body telling him some things are not right.”

Bourdon declined to comment, saying he didn’t know what he could say.

This is not a matter of needing to pass a baseline test to play again. Murray said, “There’s no protocol he has to go through, it’s just a matter of getting on the ice when he feels good. I haven’t had that conversation with him, but obviously things are improving.”

http://poststar.com/sports/phantoms...cle_c29bceac-a041-11e3-8741-001a4bcf887a.html

 

[Hockeypete49]

You just know the young man does not want to give up his dream to play in the NHL full time. But there has to be a point where his well being is in the forefront and someone needs to tell him to just shut it down.

 

[KaraLupin]

He's only had 2 or 3 concussions right? Lots of people have had that many, just looks bad cuz they've come so close and in early in his career.. He will be back, and continue to strive to become a good defender in the NHL!

 

[Bill_Meltzer]

He's only had 2 or 3 concussions right? Lots of people have had that many, just looks bad cuz they've come so close and in early in his career.. He will be back, and continue to strive to become a good defender in the NHL!

Four concussions... but they've happened in a span of about 32 games and despite the time missed.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Four concussions... but they've happened in a span of about 32 games and despite the time missed.

4 concussions in 32 games.
wasnt that the same time frame for Brett Lindros as well and his concussion issues?

 

[FlyersFanz]

They just posted on Jan 19th he was cleared to play?
http://www.broadstreethockey.com/20...on-injury-flyers-defenseman-cleared-to-return

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

They just posted on Jan 19th he was cleared to play?
http://www.broadstreethockey.com/20...on-injury-flyers-defenseman-cleared-to-return

That info was mentioned in this thread, starting with post #22.

 

[FlyersFanz]

That info was mentioned in this thread, starting with post #22.

And your point is???
Is he hurt or not?

 

[RJ8812*]

And your point is???
Is he hurt or not?

he came back, played a few games, then re-injured himself

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

And your point is???
Is he hurt or not?

As is stated above, he is currently sidelined after returning to play.

The information provided in this thread includes information posted beyond the January 19th date you cited.

 

[StandingCow]

And your point is???
Is he hurt or not?

His point is... he has been cleared to play for a while... but HE doesn't feel "right". So it isn't a case of not being allowed to play, it's a case of his body telling him something is wrong.

 

[hckyplayer8]

He has announced retirement. Hopefully he can get healthy.

http://www.letsgoflyers.net/2014/11/30/a-former-flyers-defenseman-calls-it-a-career/

"Concussions have ended the career of M- André Bourdon. He played only 45 games with the Flyers. Sad end but serene"
Les commotions cérébrales ont mis un terme à la carrière de M-André Bourdon. À joue 45 matchs avec les Flyers. Triste fin mais serein.

— Jean-Paul Charlebois (@CharleboisPaul) November 29, 2014

 

[ILoveStephanieBrown]

A real shame. I thought he was a solid 3rd pairing dman. Best wishes to him.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

wish the guy the best in his post hockey playing career. hope he can find a way to stay in the game in some capacity

 

[Danko]

poor guy, i agree with GFH, hopefully he ends up scouting/coaching somewhere.