Trade With My Hockey Card Obsession: Chris Pronger's Time As Ducks' Captain Led To This Card.
I completed my first trade with Brett from My Hockey Card Obsession. Brett was pulling cards of former Duck Chris Pronger with a seeming regularity that he'd only truly appreciate if it were associated with Trevor Linden. One card stood out, and eventually we worked out a one-for-one swap.A Zdeno Chara All-Star Towel relic netted me the above sweet Captain C two-color "patch...
Let Pronger Retire
from Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger should have had a stirring retirement celebration before Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh, saluting a career that will undoubtedly put him into the Hall of Fame.
Instead, the charade continued....
Earlier Thursday, during a news conference at the Flyers' practice facility...
Flyers’ Chris Pronger Trying To Get Healthy Enough ‘Just To Live A Normal Life’
Chris Pronger hasn’t touched the ice for the Philadelphia Flyers since Nov. 19, 2011. Pronger suffers from post-concussion syndrome after he endured three separate hits that season. He talked with Glen Macnow and Rob Ellis on WIP in Philadelphia how his medical struggle affects his daily life.
“Basically, I’m just trying to get healthy. I don’t think there needs...
Chris Pronger not ready to retire
Chris Pronger isn't ready to retire, even though a concussion specialist has advised him not to return to hockey.
The 2000 NHL MVP has not played for the Flyers since Nov. 19, 2011 and still suffers from lingering effects of multiple concussions. But he wouldn't rule out attempting a return if physically possible.
''I'm just trying to get healthy and live a...
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March 07, 2013
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Chris Pronger: "I Don't Think We Are There Yet."
Chris Pronger spoke to the media Thursday for the first time since mid-November of 2011. Pronger called the press conference because he wanted to speak to the media about his situation and to answer questions about everything that has been going on.
It was thought that Pronger called the press conference to announce his retirement. When asked about it, Pronger denied announcing his...
Do You Rank Chris Pronger An All-Time Top 10 Defenseman?
from Joe Pelletier of Greatest Hockey Legends,
Pronger's physical prowess allowed him to play seemingly half the game. He was a mainstay on both the power play and penalty kill units, and often double shifted at regular strength. Not only was he a game breaking defenseman but he was arguably the top shutdown defenseman of his era. He always played against the top forwards...
Pronger's return to ice could be a ways off
The Philadelphia Flyers aren't expecting captain Chris Pronger to return in the near future. Concussion symptoms have sidelined Pronger since November 2011. And though he reported for the first day of training camp on Sunday, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Pronger was scheduled to see his doctor. When does Holmgren expect Pronger to be able to play again? "...
Flyers: Is Chris Pronger Done?
The player lockout may be over, almost, but Flyers stud defensman Chris Pronger will not be hitting the ice any time soon. He is still having concussion symptoms from last year’s (2011) injury. Pronger like the Penguins Sydney Crosby has had extensive issues getting back on the ice but where Crosby is in his twenties, Pronger is closer to 40.
There is a certain point where...
Rumors of Chris Pronger’s Retirement A Product of Social Media
The last time we saw Chris Pronger, he was attending a regular-season game at the Wachovia Center with Ed Snider in a luxury suite on March 24th. I remember sitting at my favorite watering hole watching the game when Pronger’s image flashed across the screen and he waved to the crowd. Many feared that the wave was symbolic for goodbye that night.
Earlier this week, another eruption...
HEAD CASE
Chris Pronger out for the season
The Flyers' captain is the latest NHL player to fall victim to what seems to be a concussion pandemic.
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