Simon Gagne will probably be out the rest of the season after suffering a concussion, which has led to some talk that he could retire. But that's apparently not in the plans, as RDS's Renaud Lavoie writes that the no more retirement talk for Gagne, and that he's "working hard to come back this season, or playoffs. For sure he'll play in the next one."
Playoffs? It seems unlikely at this point, but it's quite an interesting statement given how cautious the Kings will likely be with Gagne given all we know about concussions are this point. So if this is a real possibility, there has to be some very positives signs in his recovery.
I think by "this season" it includes playoffs. If Gagne is preparing to come back it's going to be for next season. It appears too soon for him to come back during the playoffs and they could also risk losing him even longer.
I have heard that Gags is out and has suffered a slight set back. That is common when you suffer a serious concussion but in his case it seems to be one step forwards three steps back. That typically happens when you push too hard too soon.
Gags may actually end up retiring if it keeps going this way, not likely but possible. Either way he would be welcomed back for the playoffs providing he made it back but if not he should take a look at how messed up he has been the past few years and retire. Risky signing who has done exactly what allot of us thought would happen.
I have heard that Gags is out and has suffered a slight set back. That is common when you suffer a serious concussion but in his case it seems to be one step forwards three steps back. That typically happens when you push too hard too soon.
Gags may actually end up retiring if it keeps going this way, not likely but possible. Either way he would be welcomed back for the playoffs providing he made it back but if not he should take a look at how messed up he has been the past few years and retire. Risky signing who has done exactly what allot of us thought would happen.
I hope he makes it.
He can just go on LTIR like Lappy did so he'll get paid for the final year. I wish he'd retire, it's not worth it.
I have heard that Gags is out and has suffered a slight set back. That is common when you suffer a serious concussion but in his case it seems to be one step forwards three steps back. That typically happens when you push too hard too soon.
Gags may actually end up retiring if it keeps going this way, not likely but possible. Either way he would be welcomed back for the playoffs providing he made it back but if not he should take a look at how messed up he has been the past few years and retire. Risky signing who has done exactly what allot of us thought would happen.
I hope he makes it.
What a risky signing for both Gagne and Pronger. Both players should retire.
Not saying it is, but that could be interpreted differently...
The way I interpret it is DL is saying that Gagne's not coming back unless we go for a long run into the playoffs. Like round three or four. That'd give Gagne another month or more, and a lot of improvement can come in a month.
If we get bounced in the first two rounds (or not make the playoffs, which better not friggin happen ) then I doubt we see Gagne.
What a risky signing for both Gagne and Pronger. Both players should retire.
Main difference being that Gagne isn't an asshat.
I agree. Pronger is an asshat. Is there a relevance between gags and assha i mean Pronger that I have missed or are you simply making a statement of fact?
I know a few of you might be thinking this...fire Kompon and hire Gagne as PP coach...
Bernie Nichols???? I know he has said he has no interest in being an actual coach, but for a guy that doesn't "want" to coach he sure has been traveling with the Kings a lot lately.
) then I doubt we see Gagne.
