Johnny Boychuk suffers career ending eye injury

[Mr Misunderstood]

So you dont view him as a human being. Got it.

He played in the playoffs after the eye injury, so it’s obviously not that horrible of an injury to cost him his vision or something like that.

Seems like an agreed upon retirement to Robidas Island.

So keep twisting his words.

 

[DarkHorse2]

 

[JT Kreider]

He played in the playoffs after the eye injury, so it’s obviously not that horrible of an injury to cost him his vision or something like that.

Seems like an agreed upon retirement to Robidas Island.

So keep twisting his words.

I'm not twisting his words, he is just wrong.

 

[DarkHorse2]

 

[Gurglesons]

Convenient. Best of luck in retirement Boychuk.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

He is not retiring, guy.

He more or less is even if that's not the actual wording.

Guy has eye issues. Neither the Islanders nor I caused that and I feel bad that he's suffered those injuries in the past. But it is what it is at this point and there's no denying that him ceasing to continue to play helps my team. It may not be the feel goody stuff of a Full House episode, but it's the truth.

Wish him the best in his life going forward and I appreciate his play for the Islanders over the past X seasons.

 

[Beacon Isles]

Having watched the game it happened, I’m still shocked he didn’t lose the eye. It was literally millimeters from happening. I’m not surprised there’s lingering damage. It looked brutal.

 

[nyscene]

I still get sick seeing that clip. I was at the game, and when I saw his reaction and the subsequent replay I was convinced he lost his eye (a la Berard).

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Thank you Boychuk for all the hard minutes logged, shots blocked and always sticking up for your teammates.

This guy resigned with the Islanders when they were not respected in the league, immediately became a fan favorite and really led by example from day one to his last game. I know he bought a home recently and seems to like it on the Island, hoping there is a role for him in the NYI organization.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I still worry about Cizikas. His season ended with a detached retina.

Totally forgot about that

Love this man

 

[BrockLobster]

So you dont view him as a human being. Got it.

There isnt a single NYI fan who doesnt love johnny boychuck.

 

[Jozay]

Lou strikes again lol

Anyways, hope this wont hinder his life much. Solid career.

 

[banks]

Good player. I always felt Boychuk was underrated.

I'm glad he's doing what's best for him. I hope he enjoys LTIRetirement.

 

[DarkHorse2]

 

[Mick Jagr]

Loophole Lou strikes again. What else is new?

 

[JT Kreider]

There isnt a single NYI fan who doesnt love johnny boychuck.

I know, which is why bragging about newfound cap space shouldn't be the immediate reaction

 

[bleedgreen]

Solid career, likeable player, scary injury, very helpful for the team at a time they need it most.

 

[DarkHorse2]

Seems like this may be tied into the Matheson hit. He says he's having trouble seeing and could be hit on his blind side (which happened with Matheson.)

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

I absolutely loved Boychuk when he was with the Bruins. Such a warrior. This is sad to see, wish him all the best.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

I know, which is why bragging about newfound cap space shouldn't be the immediate reaction

You realize you're in the trade/FA board where cap space is a relevant topic, correct?

There's also a Boychuk thread in the general NHL talk board if you just want a feely good safe space with no scary cap space posts.

 

[BrockLobster]

I know, which is why bragging about newfound cap space shouldn't be the immediate reaction

I think you're reading too much into this. He obv doesnt want JB to go blind or something.

 

[Qward]

Didnt know Hossa's doctor was an ophthalmologist too.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

He could do like Malhotra after his contract is up and try to keep playing if he feels like he can

He'll be 38. It's onto being a family man for #55.

 

[blankall]

These jokes about Lou planning this out really aren't called for. Boychuk took a skate in his eye. Boychuk seemed like a guy who loved the game and hasn't played since the injury. I'm sure this is not how he wanted to end things.

 

[Islay1989]

Legend of a forward for the Avalanche.