Marc Savard tweeted that he doesn't foresee a return to hockey, but that he plans on continuing to try after missing the entire 2011-2012 season with post-concussion symptoms.
Marc Savard injury: Bruins forward sees ‘no comeback’ in foreseeable future
Marc Savard admitted via Twitter Monday that he felt his concussions would probably end his hockey career, although the Boston Bruins forward is still attempting a comeback.
Savard’s career has been derailed by a series of concussions. He tweeted several times Monday morning following an attempt at working out with a trainer, saying that he didn’t think he would be able to play hockey any time soon -- likely ever.
For the fans that keep asking there is no comeback in the foreseeable future I miss the game it has given me everything I have today
— marc savard (@MSavvy91) October 22, 2012
He followed that up with a more hopeful tweet, but admitted his odds aren't high:
I do in fact hope there is still a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel to play but that rest on the doctor shoulders so far #nochance
— marc savard (@MSavvy91) October 22, 2012
The 35-year-old hasn't played since Jan. 23, 2011. He suffered a Grade 2 concussion in 2010 that ended that season prematurely, although he returned for the playoffs. He took the ice again the next year, but a concussion suffered less than a year after the first major blow ended that season as well. Savard has been with the Bruins since 2006-2007. He had signed a seven-year contract in 2009 worth $4 million a season.
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