Posts About "Marc Savard"
Simon Despres and the NHL Concussion Issue
June 29th, 2017 Hockey players are known as the toughest athletes of the four major sports. They play through serious injuries. They take huge hits without missing a shift. They slam each other into the boards all game long. But sometimes, their insane desire to play through even the worst injuries negatively impacts their health. It's not surprising...
Should Sidney Crosby Retire?
May 25th, 2017 I think we can all agree on a couple points, Sidney Crosby is currently one of the best players in the world He's been challenged by a serious and checkered history with concussions While Crosby still ranks among the best of the best, the truth of the matter is that concussions have played a huge role in...
Panthers Trade Marc Savard Contract to Devils
June 11th, 2016 A year after getting saddled with the Marc Savard contract in a trade for Reilly Smith, the Florida Panthers have offloaded Savard's contract onto the New Jersey Devils. The contract and a 2018 2nd round draft pick are headed to the Devils, while AHL forwards Paul Thompson and Graham Black are headed to Sunrise. Savard, a former...
Concussions in Hockey: My Personal Account of Terror
January 26th, 2016 As we all know, concussions are becoming more frequent in the professional sporting world. Or, perhaps, it is only now that athletes, and the sporting community as a whole are coming forward to admit that these injuries are occurring with such great frequency. In the NHL, and in particular Hockey as a whole, this injury is...
Five Great Boston Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008
April 26th, 2015 Feeling down about the Boston Bruins missing the postseason for the first time since 2007? Fear not, Black and Gold faithful. The past seven years have given Bruins fans plenty of celebrate with memorable games, clutch goals, and improbable comebacks. Here are five of the best postseason moments from Boston's postseason...
Is Jarome Iginla the Best Ever Bruins Free Agent?
March 30th, 2014 In the Boston Bruins 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, Jarome Iginla scored his 30th goal of the season, becoming the first Bruin to score 30 goals in a season since the 2010-2011 season and the first Bruins free agent signing to notch 30 goals. Throughout the 90 year history of the Boston Bruins, the team has made many,...