ORRMAN
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Considering it was exactly the kind of hit the league wants out of the game (blindside to the head) and it was John Scott, I can't see it not being more than 5.
Agree - 10.
Considering it was exactly the kind of hit the league wants out of the game (blindside to the head) and it was John Scott, I can't see it not being more than 5.
The more concussions an individual has, the longer the initial period of non-play. Additionally, the player is at greater risk for another concussion within 10 days of the first concussion. With Louie having at least his second concussion of his life (who knows if he was concussed prior to his Dallas stint), he will be out at least one month. Concussion management is significantly more complicated than the basic guidelines I posted. All I'm sayin' is that when Chia stated that he will be out indefinitely, and knowing that this is at least his second concussion, his timeline is going to be greater than one month.
I know the argument is going to be that we have limited information. All I can say to you is hide and watch.
There are so many variables and biological differences in people as to how any given individual's body/brain recovers from a concussion. Of course there is a standard protocol, and head injuries are treated with more caution these days (for good reason).
Still... there are different grades of concussion, and a wide range of symptoms that depend somewhat on which section of the brain is most affected by the bruising sustained in a concussion.
People recover at different paces. Sometimes long-term symptoms can linger on for awhile, especially for those with a severe concussion in their past -- or a number of more mild ones -- but OTOH sometimes symptoms disappear more quickly than expected.
Toews suffered a mild concussion from the non-malicious Boychuk hit in the SCF... and while it WAS deemed a mild concussion, obviously Toews was back to normal in short order.
Right now it's tough to predict how the Scott hit will affect Loui long-term. Perhaps i am being overly optimistic here, but i am encouraged by the fact that he was not knocked unconscious by the hit.
That does NOT mean the injury can't have serious implications, but it obviously never hurts when we fans are still in wait-and-see mode. It at least gives us a reason to believe that it may not be a 1+ year ordeal.
That's my 2 cents. Hoping for the least bad scenario; and this is a good opportunity for the league to really make a statement.
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
Coach said Loui Eriksson was at the rink today which he noted as a good sign ^CS
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
Coach said Loui Eriksson was at the rink today which he noted as a good sign ^CS
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
Coach said Loui Eriksson was at the rink today which he noted as a good sign ^CS
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
Coach said Loui Eriksson was at the rink today which he noted as a good sign ^CS
Chara does not seek and destroy, except for once against Pacioretty.
rotoworld says he's going to miss all 3 games this week, and does not plan to start skating.
Ever since the incident with Loui, I hate the Buffalo Sabres! I want revenge when we play them again. I hope Chara goes after that piece of jajaja Scott! Actually Id like to see our whole team play with an enormous amount of passion and fire in that game. A few fights too no doubt.
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/link?
Claude Julien said Eriksson does not plan to skate this week. Eriksson felt well enough to visit his teammates at Ristuccia Arena today.
You didn't hate them back when Adam Mair did the same thing to David Krejci? Or were you not a fan back then
rotoworld says he's going to miss all 3 games this week, and does not plan to start skating.
link?
It's a long season. I hope the team lets him get 100% before letting him back on the ice, and based on past players getting concussions the team does just that so I don't expect different this time.