Marc Savard Still Feeling Post-Concussion Syndrome Effects

It's unfortunate that Bruins center Marc Savard missed Boston's Stanley Cup run after suffering his second major concussion in less than a year. What's worse is that the 34-year-old, who appeared in only 25 games last season, told TSN on Monday that he is still feeling the effects of post-concussion syndrome.

"It's obviously been a long road for me. I'm still suffering with a lot of daily issues. Right now it's been a tough go," Savard said. "I'm just trying to get through and not worry about hockey right now, just worry about my health because I have three young kids and they're important to me.
"Mornings have been tough. When I get up in the morning I'm a little foggy sometimes. But as the day wears on, I'm pretty good. Hot sun is tough; I try to stay in the shade and stuff like that and pop the odd Advil and it seems to be OK."
Savard will likely start the 2011-12 season on injured reserve, as per a recent Boston Globe interview with Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli. He took his turn with the Stanley Cup Monday and brought Boston's newest piece of hardware to a golf course. Savard was honored that his teammates let him showcase the cup, despite his limited role in the season.
"Unfortunately I didn't get to play much, obviously, in the playoffs, but it's been a great ride," Savard said. "GM Peter Chiarelli has done a great job in bringing in a lot of great people and players and it's added up to (the Stanley Cup). The boys battled hard, and it's tough to watch at times, that's for sure, but I'm excited and I'm glad because the guys still made me feel part of it.
"At the end of the year, it was a pretty emotional time. Peter told me that they are doing a petition to put (my name) on the Cup. That's special. That's how good of a man he's been and that's why he's gotten to where he is. He deserves everything he's had. Hopefully I get on it."