When Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said that Ian Laperriere was “out indefinitely” with post-concussion syndrome, it was hard to believe Lappy would ever suit up to play in the NHL again.
That hope took a giant blow on Wednesday when Laperriere disclosed that doctors have advised him to retire.
“It’s been almost six months since I was hit, and I don’t feel any better,” said Laperriere. “I’m not depressed, but there will be moments when the season starts that I wish I was there.”
Laperriere suffered the injury blocking a shot in Game 5 of the opening round against the New Jersey Devils only to come back to play in the Stanley Cup Finals.
For the time being, the Flyers are going to keep Laperriere on injured reserve rather than placing him on long-term injury.
A Flyer for only one season, Lappy’s career appears to be over.
“In three months, I’ll be 37,” Laperriere said. “I’ve played the game a long time, and if it has to end this way, I have no regrets.”
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