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Originally Posted by LGA
I have no problem with him retiring due to back pain. That's a perfectly reasonable and expected outcome for a guy that has missed games due to having a busted up back for a long period of time. It sucks for him for sure, he was one of the players I enjoyed watching because he was a bit crazy on the ice.
What I have a problem with is him retiring due to "Degenerative Back Disease" as if it's some rare and mystical illness. He's got a bad back, it hurts and is preventing him from playing, just call it that.
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But that’s what it’s called. It’s not like every 34 year old is walking around with it, and certainly not professional athletes.
It’s not some rare and mystical illness, you’re putting that on it.