Not looking good for Micheal Ferland "again"

[bluejays]

That's a sad way to end your career, but it's probably best for quality of life to take precedence over the hockey career. Seemed like a good guy who overcame obstacles. Hope he can retire knowing he accomplished a ton.

[OldSam]

Frick. Poor Ferland. Get well and enjoy your family.

[Erick Estrada]

I really hope the doctors can do a bit better of a job with him going forward as it appears to me he probably shouldn't have got the green light to come back.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Seems weird to send him home and then re-evaluate after the series, because if Van moves on, and he is fit to return, would he not have to quarantine for 14 days before re-joining the team?

He wasn't coming back this playoffs with this return to home, imo.

[codynw]

I feel so bad for him. Worked his ass off to overcome his substance abuse issues and make the NHL and now he can't catch a break. Hope he ends up being okay long term after all this.

[d_phaneuf]

Glad he got the contract

But I hope he makes the decision to retire now, just too many concussions and at this point they arent even being caused by anything obvious to see

I saw a few people say they watched all his shifts and nothing really stuck out on any head contact

I cant imagine what hds going through, not being able to continue to play the game he worked his whole life for, but I hope someone sits him down and tells him he needs to worry about the rest of his life now health wise

[codynw]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

I saw a few people say they watched all his shifts and nothing really stuck out on any head contact.

He fought on his first shift back...

[Galakanokis]

In one of his comebacks it was a very simple bodycheck that sidelined him. Sadly it is not just headshots that have an impact on him.

I think this sounds like it, time to hang them up and enjoy his family.

[PepsiFree]

Terrible news. But, as a positive, it’s worth remembering that Ferland’s issue is related to his inner ear, not the brain, which means it’s entirely possible for him to get better and live a normal life. He could always play hockey one day, but I just don’t see it happening. I hope to see him back in the NHL in some capacity.

[shogged]

Sucks to hear, hope he finds his health soon

[activeStick]

Dan Murphy just confirmed on Sportsnet through sources that Ferland's exit is related to concussion symptoms. Damn it.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Ugh, makes me sick to my stomach to hear that. A lot of guys with post-concussion syndrome have serious depression and substance abuse issues. With his history of the latter, I sincerely hope we don't hear any terrible news about him in the future. Seemed like such an honest and earnest guy, and he never cheated his team for effort.

Ferly, it's time to hang them up. All the best to you. Perhaps you can be a "McGrattan" for a franchise and coach them through substance abuse issues.

[Wood]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Terrible news. But, as a positive, it’s worth remembering that Ferland’s issue is related to his inner ear, not the brain, which means it’s entirely possible for him to get better and live a normal life. He could always play hockey one day, but I just don’t see it happening. I hope to see him back in the NHL in some capacity.

I didn't know this, thank you for explaining

For his own sake I hope he calls it a career. A young family now with more than enough money to live comfortably, it's the right choice

I get it though. At his best, only a few players in the NHL can offer what he can. As a competitor it has to be tough to walk away

[Enoch Root]

I think I root for Ferland more than any other individual in the league.

Heartbreaking to watch this play out.

[Geeoff]

Thanks for the Vancouver series, Ferland!

[TheSquatch]

Originally Posted by codynw

He fought on his first shift back...

This is where my "aww poor Michael Ferland" emotions run dry. Love the guy for a hundred reasons, but this was such a bizarre thing to do.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

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.

This aged well...he would have been better off listening to me as it turns out

It must suck having to stop playing the game you love but really...he is young and has millions of dollars and got to experience things most of us never will

Hang em' up...enjoy your life

[PepsiFree]

I don’t know if the same day we learn a player like Ferland’s career might be toast is the day I’d be excited to rush in and play the “I told you so” card.

[Blaster86]

Why the #### did he fight!?

[FlamesAddiction]

At this point, it would be negligent to ever let him play again.