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.
Sorry Alaska, but I just can't agree with the statement that he will be out at least 1 month because he's had a concussion in the past. You have certainly provided a lot of valuable information, and I appreciate you passing it along, but I just can't get on board with that timeline... is there something new in the CBA that states if a player is diagnosed with a 2nd concussion that he has to sit for a month?
If Eriksson wakes up today without any symptoms, and goes through the next 7 days without any symptoms I think he'd be able to start the necessary testing. Over the next week, if he passes all the checkpoints without any signs of any concussion symptoms, I don't believe the team will have to keep him on the bench until November 23rd.
I'm not in any way saying I expect him back sooner, all I'm trying to say is that the only thing dictating the timeline is Eriksson's recovery. He could be symptom free right now and remain that way going forward, or he could have symptoms that continue to linger on and on and on. For Eriksson's sake, I hope he's symptom free, and if he's not, I hope he has a fast and full recovery. He won't be playing hockey before he's ready to do so, I hope he listens to his doctors, and I hope we see him back on the ice in the not too distant future.