Not looking good for Micheal Ferland "again"

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It is possible he is receiving some medical advice from qualified experts on whether he should play.

Obviously everyone hopes he's making a good informed decision here, but people don't always do the rational thing no matter how well informed they are.

Let's just hope everything goes well.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It is possible he is receiving some medical advice from qualified experts on whether he should play.

Yeah, like every other player in history who came back when they shouldn't have. All cleared to play by experts

[Plett25]

Could we change the name of the thread to something along the lines of "Micheal Ferland news"

My heart sinks every time this thread gets bumped.

I loved Ferklund as a Flame and he's my most favourite Canuck ever. Ok, the only Canuck I've ever liked.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Yeah, like every other player in history who came back when they shouldn't have. All cleared to play by experts

You can’t even acknowledge the possibility that he is receiving advice from people who may have more knowledge about his condition and related risks than you?

It’s those kinds of extreme positions that detract from the whole debate about player safety IMO.

[Galakanokis]

I can't find the article now but read an update on him returning a week or two ago and they had a term for Ferland's issue but I cannot think of it. Basically the concussions caused and inner ear issue so his last injury or "concussion" wasn't actually a concussion but a recurrence of the inner ear issue. Dizziness, loss of balance etc.

They referenced a retired player that came out about the same issue and he still deals with it to this day. I loved Ferland, love everything about his game so I really hope he can get past the medical concerns and a long career. Or calls it a career before things get life altering.

Here it is.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...scare-day-day/

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It is possible he is receiving some medical advice from qualified experts on whether he should play.

It is equally possible that he is ignoring the advice he has been given.

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[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

It is equally possible that he is ignoring the advice he has been given.

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I genuinely, sincerely, absolutely hope not. If that is the case, I wish Benning would do what Gillis did to Malhotra and tell him he isn't comfortable letting him risk his future for a game.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

Here it is.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...scare-day-day/

Thanks for posting this, very interesting. As referrenced earlier about Crosby, and now this, research into concussions is going to save a lot of headaches. Sounds like the opposite treatment method of a concussion:

His problem, however, is not a concussion but his vestibular system, which is complicated. It is the inner-ear sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about balance, eye movement and spatial awareness from neurotransmitters — which carry messages to the brain about the body’s functions. It is what allows us to stand and move. And it can be short-circuited by trauma.

“Just the stimulation, seeing a bunch of bodies moving around, going at full speed, getting my heart rate up — that’s what I need,” Ferland told reporters. “I just need to rewire my vestibular system. I haven’t had many symptoms, but I just need to continue to get out there with more bodies, and full pace and contact.”

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

It is equally possible that he is ignoring the advice he has been given.

No, it's not "equally possible". It's a virtual certainty that he's receiving expert medical advice, given his history and what he does for a living. It is, in contrast, baseless speculation that he might be ignoring his doctors. Do you have any reason to think this, or are you just making stuff up?

[tvp2003]

One minute in and Ferland drops the gloves. Was not expecting that.

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

One minute in and Ferland drops the gloves. Was not expecting that.

Not sure what he's thinking there. I get being tough and proving you are good to go but that could end his career.

[activeStick]

I was cringing the entire time he was fighting. Don't want to see him get concussed again.

[Coach]

Yeah, pretty silly by him IMO. He doesn't have anything to prove in that realm. We all know he's a tough mudder. Save it for when it matters.

[Galakanokis]

Is he still out there? Only 3 minutes of ice after a period and a half, lowest on the team.

Just saw him. Must be down to the 4th line.

[Robo]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

One minute in and Ferland drops the gloves. Was not expecting that.

At this point it's pure stupidity for him to be dropping the gloves

[Coach]

I'm surprised he wasn't booted for spearing the player on the bench. The guy grabbed his stick, but...

I suspect that will be a suspension.

[Fan in Exile]

Originally Posted by Coach

I'm surprised he wasn't booted for spearing the player on the bench. The guy grabbed his stick, but...

I suspect that will be a suspension.

It ought to be. Want to cheer for the guy but get a grip. Just dumb.

[EverfresH15]

Originally Posted by Coach

I'm surprised he wasn't booted for spearing the player on the bench. The guy grabbed his stick, but...

I suspect that will be a suspension.

I’m going with a fine

[Crown Royal]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Issues like he has had don't just go away...he will have another concussion if he continues to play

Actually there are cases of them going away. Wrestler Daniel Bryan is one of them, I don't know how much of it was experimental treatments, but he claims that doctors say his brain looks like it has never had a concussion and was able to return to wrestling years after being forced to retire.

[SportsJunky]

$5000.00 fine it is.

https://www.tsn.ca/vancouver-canucks...-000-1.1503593