Here's why, according to a Toronto Star columnist, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby should retire now, at age 24, rather than risk further brain damage.
He's won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal and has enough money to keep himself and his heirs comfortable for lifetimes in Nova Scotia.
He's also had two serious concussions, the second of which is going to keep him from starting the season despite eight months of recovery. Forget that his agent and team are in denial - they have financial interests in making sure Crosby plays.
One more ugly NHL hit and Sidney could be in miserable healthy by middle-age.
If there ever was a siren for hockey at all levels to get hits to the head out of the game, this is it. The world's No. 1 player at a crossroads. Maybe Crosby, if cleared by doctors, should stay out until the league fixes the safety of the game.
Do it to keep the stars healthy and with long-term careers. And do it for the kids who'll never be paid to play the game.
He's won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal and has enough money to keep himself and his heirs comfortable for lifetimes in Nova Scotia.
He's also had two serious concussions, the second of which is going to keep him from starting the season despite eight months of recovery. Forget that his agent and team are in denial - they have financial interests in making sure Crosby plays.
One more ugly NHL hit and Sidney could be in miserable healthy by middle-age.
If there ever was a siren for hockey at all levels to get hits to the head out of the game, this is it. The world's No. 1 player at a crossroads. Maybe Crosby, if cleared by doctors, should stay out until the league fixes the safety of the game.
Do it to keep the stars healthy and with long-term careers. And do it for the kids who'll never be paid to play the game.
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