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Post by madmarx on Dec 3, 2019 8:44:33 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 3, 2019 9:00:47 GMT -5
It’s been a month since he was last on NHL ice. It’s been just as long since he’s spoken publicly about that absence, and about the head injury that caused it, the latest concussion for a player who has now dealt with a frighteningly large number of them.
Speaking for the first time Saturday since a nasty collision with the Ottawa Senators’ Scott Sabourin, the Bruins’ David Backes said different neurologists have told him that he’s healthy and can return to playing hockey.
“I’ve got a healthy squash, so that’s a good sign for me,” said Backes, who added he was told there’s no brain damage, no shrinkage of the brain, zero atrophy, or detrimental effects. He said he started feeling “great” about 10 days ago.
On Nov. 2, the Bruins hosted the Senators, and Sabourin and Backes collided in the first period of Boston’s 5-2 win. Sabourin was knocked unconscious and was bleeding from his face. Backes, who also suffered a concussion on the play, immediately began calling for team trainers. Backes was visibly shaken after the play, exited the game and hasn’t played since.
“It was heavy,” Backes said of the incident, which weighed on him. He described hockey players as a fraternity and said he never wants to see anyone carted off the ice on a stretcher.
“I saw blood coming from his mouth, his nose, his eye and he wasn’t moving,” explained Backes. “I’ve seen guys knocked out quite a few times and after 15, 20 seconds they start to get the twitches, wake up and wonder where they are. It’s scary.”
To Backes, it seemed like minutes before Sabourin began to move.
“I was really fearful that he was critically injured and needed significant help,” Backes said. “As he started moving that subsided a little bit, but my vision also wasn’t great and I knew I was a little messed up from the contact as well and needed to go take care of myself.”
Sabourin remains sidelined, but has returned to skating during practices. Backes did not know Sabourin before the incident, but the two have talked a couple of times since the collision.
“I still think about him and pray for him,” Backes said.
Once Backes’ symptoms subsided, the forward spoke with the Bruins and his wife, Kelly, and all agreed it would be a good idea to seek a second opinion from another expert neurologist, without providing specifics about who it was or where he traveled to see this doctor. But Backes said that the group that he sought out is doing cutting-edge work on the subject.
“I don’t want to call them ‘gurus’ but the guys that are seen as the people on the front lines of concussions, especially in this sport specifically,” Backes said. “Having full workups done by them to say, ‘Am I damaged and broken?’ or ‘There’s a point where you should stop playing this game?’ or ‘Can you tell me I’m healthy and my brain’s healthy?’”
Backes, who admits he’s had upwards of 10 concussions during his career, was pleased with the results.
“Truthfully, better answers than I thought I was going to get with the history that I have,” Backes said, adding that multiple neurologists have told him there’s no reason to be hesitant or to worry about more contact.
Given his history of brain injuries, the testing gave him peace of mind that he’s healthy.
“I’m excited to be back with a clean mind and not thinking that my next hit could be something that ends my career,” he said. That’s something that’s been on my mind and to not have that I’m hoping to be freer and able to play a better game.”
Since he’s been cleared, the veteran forward hopes he’s inserted into the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens Sunday night at TD Garden. Bruce Cassidy said after the team’s practice on Saturday that Patrice Bergeron will not be in the lineup for the third consecutive game with a groin injury, so there’s a possibility Backes could return.
“Hopefully I’ll be available as soon as (Sunday) and then it’ll be up to the powers that be whether No. 42 can slot into the game to help us win another one,” he said.
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Post by orym on Dec 3, 2019 9:15:38 GMT -5
i wouldnt go for hall. the bruins team chemistry is what keeps them winning. It is definitely hard to mess with team chemistry when we are doing as well as we are. I thought if the ask was right that he might be a decent option to plug in on the 2nd line and really help us go for the Cup this year. I imagine the ask will be significantly higher than Sweeney is willing to give up and I believe there will be teams much more desperate to land him (and resign him) and try to build their team around him than us. I do find it interesting that everywhere he goes seems to absolutely tank. I am not blaming Hall totally but I do perhaps question his lack of leadership and being as injury prone as he has been over his career is not a great sign. Do you want the best player off the worst team in the league or do you want to stick with our group that was one win away from the Stanley Cup last season? When you really think it through, we might be better to take our chances on this group and not mess with it too much.
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Post by kjc2 on Dec 3, 2019 9:19:38 GMT -5
i wouldnt go for hall. the bruins team chemistry is what keeps them winning. Agreed, Jake is a team guy and he can score big goals.
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 3, 2019 9:39:04 GMT -5
i wouldnt go for hall. the bruins team chemistry is what keeps them winning. Agreed, Jake is a team guy and he can score big goals. Plus look at Jake's pedigree, he won't be slacker or I believe his Grandmom who he talks about/to would kick his ass let alone Louie!!
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Post by madmarx on Dec 3, 2019 9:39:38 GMT -5
It’s been a month since he was last on NHL ice. It’s been just as long since he’s spoken publicly about that absence, and about the head injury that caused it, the latest concussion for a player who has now dealt with a frighteningly large number of them. Speaking for the first time Saturday since a nasty collision with the Ottawa Senators’ Scott Sabourin, the Bruins’ David Backes said different neurologists have told him that he’s healthy and can return to playing hockey. “I’ve got a healthy squash, so that’s a good sign for me,” said Backes, who added he was told there’s no brain damage, no shrinkage of the brain, zero atrophy, or detrimental effects. He said he started feeling “great” about 10 days ago. On Nov. 2, the Bruins hosted the Senators, and Sabourin and Backes collided in the first period of Boston’s 5-2 win. Sabourin was knocked unconscious and was bleeding from his face. Backes, who also suffered a concussion on the play, immediately began calling for team trainers. Backes was visibly shaken after the play, exited the game and hasn’t played since. “It was heavy,” Backes said of the incident, which weighed on him. He described hockey players as a fraternity and said he never wants to see anyone carted off the ice on a stretcher. “I saw blood coming from his mouth, his nose, his eye and he wasn’t moving,” explained Backes. “I’ve seen guys knocked out quite a few times and after 15, 20 seconds they start to get the twitches, wake up and wonder where they are. It’s scary.” To Backes, it seemed like minutes before Sabourin began to move. “I was really fearful that he was critically injured and needed significant help,” Backes said. “As he started moving that subsided a little bit, but my vision also wasn’t great and I knew I was a little messed up from the contact as well and needed to go take care of myself.” Sabourin remains sidelined, but has returned to skating during practices. Backes did not know Sabourin before the incident, but the two have talked a couple of times since the collision. “I still think about him and pray for him,” Backes said. Once Backes’ symptoms subsided, the forward spoke with the Bruins and his wife, Kelly, and all agreed it would be a good idea to seek a second opinion from another expert neurologist, without providing specifics about who it was or where he traveled to see this doctor. But Backes said that the group that he sought out is doing cutting-edge work on the subject. “I don’t want to call them ‘gurus’ but the guys that are seen as the people on the front lines of concussions, especially in this sport specifically,” Backes said. “Having full workups done by them to say, ‘Am I damaged and broken?’ or ‘There’s a point where you should stop playing this game?’ or ‘Can you tell me I’m healthy and my brain’s healthy?’” Backes, who admits he’s had upwards of 10 concussions during his career, was pleased with the results. “Truthfully, better answers than I thought I was going to get with the history that I have,” Backes said, adding that multiple neurologists have told him there’s no reason to be hesitant or to worry about more contact. Given his history of brain injuries, the testing gave him peace of mind that he’s healthy. “I’m excited to be back with a clean mind and not thinking that my next hit could be something that ends my career,” he said. That’s something that’s been on my mind and to not have that I’m hoping to be freer and able to play a better game.” Since he’s been cleared, the veteran forward hopes he’s inserted into the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens Sunday night at TD Garden. Bruce Cassidy said after the team’s practice on Saturday that Patrice Bergeron will not be in the lineup for the third consecutive game with a groin injury, so there’s a possibility Backes could return. “Hopefully I’ll be available as soon as (Sunday) and then it’ll be up to the powers that be whether No. 42 can slot into the game to help us win another one,” he said. Glad he sought a second opinion but Man ten concussions is a lot ..
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Post by orym on Dec 3, 2019 10:05:07 GMT -5
It’s been a month since he was last on NHL ice. It’s been just as long since he’s spoken publicly about that absence, and about the head injury that caused it, the latest concussion for a player who has now dealt with a frighteningly large number of them. Speaking for the first time Saturday since a nasty collision with the Ottawa Senators’ Scott Sabourin, the Bruins’ David Backes said different neurologists have told him that he’s healthy and can return to playing hockey. “I’ve got a healthy squash, so that’s a good sign for me,” said Backes, who added he was told there’s no brain damage, no shrinkage of the brain, zero atrophy, or detrimental effects. He said he started feeling “great” about 10 days ago. On Nov. 2, the Bruins hosted the Senators, and Sabourin and Backes collided in the first period of Boston’s 5-2 win. Sabourin was knocked unconscious and was bleeding from his face. Backes, who also suffered a concussion on the play, immediately began calling for team trainers. Backes was visibly shaken after the play, exited the game and hasn’t played since. “It was heavy,” Backes said of the incident, which weighed on him. He described hockey players as a fraternity and said he never wants to see anyone carted off the ice on a stretcher. “I saw blood coming from his mouth, his nose, his eye and he wasn’t moving,” explained Backes. “I’ve seen guys knocked out quite a few times and after 15, 20 seconds they start to get the twitches, wake up and wonder where they are. It’s scary.” To Backes, it seemed like minutes before Sabourin began to move. “I was really fearful that he was critically injured and needed significant help,” Backes said. “As he started moving that subsided a little bit, but my vision also wasn’t great and I knew I was a little messed up from the contact as well and needed to go take care of myself.” Sabourin remains sidelined, but has returned to skating during practices. Backes did not know Sabourin before the incident, but the two have talked a couple of times since the collision. “I still think about him and pray for him,” Backes said. Once Backes’ symptoms subsided, the forward spoke with the Bruins and his wife, Kelly, and all agreed it would be a good idea to seek a second opinion from another expert neurologist, without providing specifics about who it was or where he traveled to see this doctor. But Backes said that the group that he sought out is doing cutting-edge work on the subject. “I don’t want to call them ‘gurus’ but the guys that are seen as the people on the front lines of concussions, especially in this sport specifically,” Backes said. “Having full workups done by them to say, ‘Am I damaged and broken?’ or ‘There’s a point where you should stop playing this game?’ or ‘Can you tell me I’m healthy and my brain’s healthy?’” Backes, who admits he’s had upwards of 10 concussions during his career, was pleased with the results. “Truthfully, better answers than I thought I was going to get with the history that I have,” Backes said, adding that multiple neurologists have told him there’s no reason to be hesitant or to worry about more contact. Given his history of brain injuries, the testing gave him peace of mind that he’s healthy. “I’m excited to be back with a clean mind and not thinking that my next hit could be something that ends my career,” he said. That’s something that’s been on my mind and to not have that I’m hoping to be freer and able to play a better game.” Since he’s been cleared, the veteran forward hopes he’s inserted into the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens Sunday night at TD Garden. Bruce Cassidy said after the team’s practice on Saturday that Patrice Bergeron will not be in the lineup for the third consecutive game with a groin injury, so there’s a possibility Backes could return. “Hopefully I’ll be available as soon as (Sunday) and then it’ll be up to the powers that be whether No. 42 can slot into the game to help us win another one,” he said. Glad he sought a second opinion but Man ten concussions is a lot .. It is very worrisome. I always wonder if by "second opinion" he means he went to someone else until he heard what he wanted to hear. Backes is a warrior and he wants to be out there. I just really hope he can avoid any head contact because we are talking double digit concussions here and no one wants to hear another story about a guy 5 years after retirement that can't remember much from his hockey career. That documentary on Paul Kariya was a real eye opener that these guys put themselves through a ton of punishment with these head injuries.
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 3, 2019 10:23:44 GMT -5
WOW Even Bruin hater Phil!! He needs to understand Boston GAVE him a chance to become the player he became & won two,TWO Cups. He's in HOF because of the Bruins Yet he still hates that he got traded to NYR, it a business too Phil.You of all people should know that by now! look how bad Mr.Robert G. Orr got totally fucked by that POS Alan Eagleson .Yes it took Mr. Orr awhilt come back into the "spot light" but he did something about his wronging. He stated an agency SO players like him would NOT ever get hosed ,at least under his company!!! www.nhl.com/news/phil-esposito-has-high-praise-for-boston-bruins-david-pastrnak/c-312065308
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Post by DonnyBrook on Dec 3, 2019 10:47:00 GMT -5
^^^^^ it was great to see backs score the other night. only makes you wonder..what if he played game 7? but do we really want to go there again? i dont.
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 3, 2019 10:53:09 GMT -5
^^^^^ it was great to see backs score the other night. only makes you wonder..what if he played game 7? but do we really want to go there again? i dont. True & If,IF the fucking Refs DID their job in Gm5 there would NOT have been a Gm 7 !! That's my story & I'm sticking to it!
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 3, 2019 12:39:55 GMT -5
More funky jerseys
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 7:26:15 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 7:28:29 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 7:30:52 GMT -5
Imagine, one shift after Brad Marchand blitzes down the left wing in a Black-and-Gold uniform, Taylor Hall does the same thing.
Yeah, imagine that.
Hall, the top pick in 2010, is on an expiring contract. New Jersey, second to last in the Eastern Conference, is not giving the 28-year-old many reasons to consider signing a long-term extension. As such, the Devils will most likely put the explosive left wing up for auction ahead of the Feb. 24, trade deadline instead of seeing Hall walk for nothing on July 1.
The price, in more ways than one, will be too expensive for the Bruins to pay.
The Bruins could use Hall’s help. Even though their projected deficiency, as usual, appears to be at No. 2 right wing, bringing Hall to Boston would reinforce the position.
Jake DeBrusk has played his off side before. DeBrusk would most likely ride on David Krejci’s right side while Hall occupies the left wing. It would be a bludgeoning line to follow up a shift from Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak.
The problem, of course, is the price. Just to get into the bidding, the Bruins would have to offer, at minimum, an NHL-ready prospect, a secondary prospect and their 2020 No. 1 pick, which projects to be late in the first round. This is the template the Senators followed when they wheeled Mark Stone and his expiring deal to Vegas for Erik Brannstrom, Oscar Lindberg and a 2020 second-rounder. Brannstrom, 20, has become a regular on Ottawa’s defense.
New Jersey could claim that Hall is a more dynamic offensive threat than Stone, which is probably true. The Devils could therefore seek a premium on the package. They wouldn’t have many counterarguments. Hall is an offensive whirling dervish, a self-starting catalyst who generates high quantities of high-quality chances.
The Bruins, then, would have to say goodbye to a package such as Urho Vaakanainen, Jakub Lauko and a first-round selection at the least. The price could be higher if other contenders get into the bidding.
Those other bidders could have another advantage over Boston: cap space.
To make a deal for Hall work, the Bruins would require New Jersey to retain most of Hall’s $6 million average annual value to wedge him under the cap ceiling. General manager Ray Shero would not do this out of kindness. He would weaponize his cap space by demanding yet another asset for eating Hall’s dough.
The richness of this package would be one thing if the Bruins had a shot at extending Hall. They traded Ryan Donato to Minnesota last year partly because Charlie Coyle was under contract through 2020 and not a pure rental. On top of that, they believed they might retain Coyle even longer, and that was borne out when they signed the forward to a six-year, $31.5 million extension last month.
In 2018, the Bruins traded Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Spooner, Matt Beleskey, their 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 seventh-rounder to the Rangers for Rick Nash with the hope of bringing the winger back the following season. That plan went sideways after Nash suffered a late-season concussion.
Hall will pursue at least $10 million annually on his next deal. That’s money the Bruins don’t have. Their priorities are Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk, DeBrusk and Anders Bjork. They also need to sign a No. 2 goalie if Jaroslav Halak walks.
Hall in Boston would be a luxury. Such items don’t come cheap.
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Post by kjc2 on Dec 4, 2019 7:58:35 GMT -5
Not on the score sheet last night but another very strong game.
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Post by kjc2 on Dec 4, 2019 8:08:04 GMT -5
Imagine, one shift after Brad Marchand blitzes down the left wing in a Black-and-Gold uniform, Taylor Hall does the same thing. Yeah, imagine that. Hall, the top pick in 2010, is on an expiring contract. New Jersey, second to last in the Eastern Conference, is not giving the 28-year-old many reasons to consider signing a long-term extension. As such, the Devils will most likely put the explosive left wing up for auction ahead of the Feb. 24, trade deadline instead of seeing Hall walk for nothing on July 1. The price, in more ways than one, will be too expensive for the Bruins to pay. The Bruins could use Hall’s help. Even though their projected deficiency, as usual, appears to be at No. 2 right wing, bringing Hall to Boston would reinforce the position. Jake DeBrusk has played his off side before. DeBrusk would most likely ride on David Krejci’s right side while Hall occupies the left wing. It would be a bludgeoning line to follow up a shift from Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. The problem, of course, is the price. Just to get into the bidding, the Bruins would have to offer, at minimum, an NHL-ready prospect, a secondary prospect and their 2020 No. 1 pick, which projects to be late in the first round. This is the template the Senators followed when they wheeled Mark Stone and his expiring deal to Vegas for Erik Brannstrom, Oscar Lindberg and a 2020 second-rounder. Brannstrom, 20, has become a regular on Ottawa’s defense. New Jersey could claim that Hall is a more dynamic offensive threat than Stone, which is probably true. The Devils could therefore seek a premium on the package. They wouldn’t have many counterarguments. Hall is an offensive whirling dervish, a self-starting catalyst who generates high quantities of high-quality chances. The Bruins, then, would have to say goodbye to a package such as Urho Vaakanainen, Jakub Lauko and a first-round selection at the least. The price could be higher if other contenders get into the bidding. Those other bidders could have another advantage over Boston: cap space. To make a deal for Hall work, the Bruins would require New Jersey to retain most of Hall’s $6 million average annual value to wedge him under the cap ceiling. General manager Ray Shero would not do this out of kindness. He would weaponize his cap space by demanding yet another asset for eating Hall’s dough. The richness of this package would be one thing if the Bruins had a shot at extending Hall. They traded Ryan Donato to Minnesota last year partly because Charlie Coyle was under contract through 2020 and not a pure rental. On top of that, they believed they might retain Coyle even longer, and that was borne out when they signed the forward to a six-year, $31.5 million extension last month. In 2018, the Bruins traded Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Spooner, Matt Beleskey, their 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 seventh-rounder to the Rangers for Rick Nash with the hope of bringing the winger back the following season. That plan went sideways after Nash suffered a late-season concussion. Hall will pursue at least $10 million annually on his next deal. That’s money the Bruins don’t have. Their priorities are Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk, DeBrusk and Anders Bjork. They also need to sign a No. 2 goalie if Jaroslav Halak walks. Hall in Boston would be a luxury. Such items don’t come cheap. I hope Donny learned from the Nash debacle a couple of years ago. Last year the talking heads felt that Sweeney didn’t step up at the trade deadline but by end of the second round those same people were saying Sweeney won the day.
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 13:35:46 GMT -5
David Pastrnak is getting targeted physically as teams are trying to throw the NHL's lead scorer off his game, or find ways to contain him. Sounds like Bruins aren't going to do much about it: "He just needs to be ready for it. That's the way it is"
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Post by KSJ08 on Dec 4, 2019 13:39:11 GMT -5
David Pastrnak is getting targeted physically as teams are trying to throw the NHL's lead scorer off his game, or find ways to contain him. Sounds like Bruins aren't going to do much about it: "He just needs to be ready for it. That's the way it is" Man they need to get someone to protect him. I said that yesterday after the Habbies gm!!!!.How can he be ready for a cheap shot?? Nobody to scare/stop them from doing that. Need Looch type player. Put the fear into whom ever wants to be the goon!
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 14:29:26 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 4, 2019 14:34:20 GMT -5
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Post by orym on Dec 4, 2019 15:40:56 GMT -5
Saw some playoff percentages placing us at 99.9% chance of making the playoffs. I like those odds!
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Post by offwego on Dec 4, 2019 17:34:19 GMT -5
Halls not worth the future. Hope Donny takes a big pass....
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Post by crafar01 on Dec 4, 2019 19:09:18 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 8:13:25 GMT -5
Did they swing their purse at him too?
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 8:13:32 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 10:02:49 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 10:21:41 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Dec 5, 2019 11:44:04 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 12:57:32 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Dec 5, 2019 13:06:45 GMT -5
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