Robitaille presents gift to Laperriere - Grab: KingsVision
By Gann Matsuda • FrozenRoyalty.net •
During the first round of the 2010 playoffs against the New Jersey Devils, (Ian) Laperriere suffered a brain contusion, a fractured orbital bone above his right eye, and a concussion after blocking a shot with his face.
Laperriere made the mistake of returning to the lineup during the second round, and he played through the Stanley Cup Final.
“I got caught in the moment,” he said at the time. “I kind of lied to myself to be part of that Stanley Cup run, and I was lucky enough not to get hit again.”
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Over three years later, Laperriere, now 39 years old, indicated that his condition has not changed significantly.
“I feel pretty much the same as when I was here for Matty, and if I feel like that for the rest of my life, I’ll deal with it,” said Laperriere. “I’ve got no problem with that. It could’ve been [far] worse. I could’ve lost my eye. [That] would’ve been a lot harder.”
“I’m all right,” added Laperriere. “I still have issues with my right eye from that puck I took [in the head]. There’s a damaged nerve. With my eye, I’ve got blurry vision, and when I do have that, I have headaches. But is it from the concussion? Is it from my eye? Is it from being stressed? I don’t know. Who knows? They [doctors] don’t even know.”
“Other than that, I feel pretty good, but I won’t lie to you. It’s been a tough three years, especially at the beginning. I don’t know if it was because of my concussions, or if it was because I wasn’t doing what I love to do, but it’s been a tough time.”
This was hard to read as I can relate in my own way. I have suffered most of my adult life with migraines. I understand how all aspects of your daily life and quality of can be affected by something so debilitating. Light especially and everywhere you go you are bombarded with from natural to electronic. I do think he will improve but it will be slow. His Big Heart and gregarious Love of mankind will get him through as he embraces the positives around him rather then dwell on the bad.
Great Game vs those suck ducks.. so pleased!! now let’s see us continue vs those wings.. bbq them
I so enjoyed being able to talk with him at the Tourney but I forgot to get a picture with him.. what a dumbhead! Maybe next time he visits.
Paul I will not be at pracice today.. I caught a cold.. dith(damnittohell) so next week.. Tried to send you an email but it bounced back.. I must not have your correct one.. so here it is on the public forum..
GO KINGS GO!!!
WWTC!!!
I suffer from terrible headaches as well. I also have migraines called ocular. Flashes of light, etc. I can’t imagine what it’s like to live with concussion symptoms on a daily basis. It must be very scary and disheartening. Hope you feel better soon! What email address did you use?