Backstrom Seeing Specialist

[pixburgher66]

After having the concussion issues last season, Backstrom suffered an injury in the KHL from getting run into the boards. Apparently it's led to a lot of neck pain and Ovi was quoted saying something about dizziness. Now...no one neck/head injury is the same, but let me tell ya, this sounds similar. Not saying he'll be out as long as Sid, but I hope by skipping steps and going to the specialist he'll be back quicker. Still needs to take his time though. Nothing worse for this than coming back too early.

Linkage: Nicklas Backstrom visits specialist; Uh-oh, Capitals - NHL - Sporting News

 

[ritari330]

 

[dash]

Not good news (damn you Rene Bourque)

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Shitty deal, I like Backstrom a lot too. You could clearly see a difference when he was out there for the Capitals, he adds a whole new element to their game. How far into the shortened season before head trauma becomes a major talking point again? I'm setting the over/under at 3.5 weeks.

 

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How far into the shortened season before head trauma becomes a major talking point again? I'm setting the over/under at 3.5 weeks.

I'll take the under...

/Yakupov might get caught in the trolley tracks on opening night with his head down.

 

[mattola]

How far into the shortened season before head trauma becomes a major talking point again? I'm setting the over/under at 3.5 weeks.

I'll take the under...

/Yakupov might get caught in the trolley tracks on opening night with his head down.

you guys are over reacting. the NHL and NHLPA addressed all the safety issues with the CBA. This CBA wasn't just about the money :dizzy:

 

[Nasty_Magician]

you guys are over reacting. the NHL and NHLPA addressed all the safety issues with the CBA. This CBA wasn't just about the money :dizzy:

If I didn't know any better I would say you're being facetious Mattola.

 

[ritari330]

found the hit. Really does look like just the neck


Edit: But you still have to worry.

 

[mattola]

If I didn't know any better I would say you're being facetious Mattola.

What you call me????? Ill have you know Im married... to a WOMAN.... you know.....

not that theres anything wrong with that

 

[pixburgher66]

found the hit. Really does look like just the neck

Unfortunately they're attached. There's a lot of research going into C1-C2 issues and those leading to concussion like symptoms. I wish I could find the Ovi comment again. Obviously Nick can't talk to team doctors until the CBA is ratified, but seeing the specialist now is a good idea. I do wonder if he was playing after that injury quite a lot...issues with playing in the KHL. Completely different ideas of sports medicine.

 

[ritari330]

According to Caps blogs, Nickie hasn't played since.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

After having the concussion issues last season, Backstrom suffered an injury in the KHL from getting run into the boards. Apparently it's led to a lot of neck pain and Ovi was quoted saying something about dizziness. Now...no one neck/head injury is the same, but let me tell ya, this sounds similar. Not saying he'll be out as long as Sid, but I hope by skipping steps and going to the specialist he'll be back quicker. Still needs to take his time though. Nothing worse for this than coming back too early.

Linkage: Nicklas Backstrom visits specialist; Uh-oh, Capitals - NHL - Sporting News

Seriously though it's too bad to see Backstrom out. One of my favourite players to watch.

 

[pixburgher66]

Seriously though it's too bad to see Backstrom out. One of my favourite players to watch.

For some reason Backstrom wasn't allowed to talk about it because he hadn't seen team docs, something along those lines. So, reporters asked Ovi how Nick was doing, and his response was something like "You know sometimes you get hit and feel dizzy still, etc."

I really need to find that quote...

 

[ritari330]

This quote, pix?

"I think he's doing well. It was not a dirty than was before," Ovechkin said. "But sometimes it's not hard hit, you just feel a little dizzy. We'll see how it goes."

Nicklas Backstrom's status still unclear with neck injury - Washington Times

 

[pixburgher66]

This quote, pix?



Nicklas Backstrom's status still unclear with neck injury - Washington Times

Yeah, that's the one...not sure that he actually felt dizzy, but that's what it seems like.

 

[elocomotive]

Hope Backstrom is okay. Everything I've heard is that it's a neck injury, and even a minor neck injury can mess you up for weeks. Hopefully it's just that.

Strasburg held out due to Tommy John recovery, RG3 has ligament surgery, and John Wall out all year so far. Washington DC - Where the stars come out to (watch their teammates) play.

Get better soon, #19.

 

[ritari330]

Nickie skated for the first time since he got injured today. Also spoke to the media and he said that he didn't suffer a concussion and feels 100% healthy..

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Shanahan wants him to play.

 

[elocomotive]

Shanahan wants him to play.

Which one? Brendan? Mike? Kyle?!?