Bergeron concussion confirmed

SOP that he's out a week, is that correct, Fluto?

Sounds like it could have been a lot worse. Thanks for the quick report.

Best wishes, Patrice, on a speedy recovery from your best buddy in Tampa, Colin.

“Darn”.

I'll be surprised if he comes back at all..They take these head injuries pretty serious now.. After my first major concussion..all it took was a punch to the head to inflame it again. Not good! Take care of yourself Bergy..That's the most important thing..

Keep him out till the playoffs.

That would be very wise to do! Good point Medford!

Bring him back with 20 game left... get his timing back

Proceed with caution Patrice. Good Luck.

I'm obviously not Fluto, but it is my understanding the NHL requires all players diagnosed with a concussion to sit out at least a week. Knowing Patrice's past and how well the team is doing right now, I imagine we wouldn't see him for at least a couple weeks.

As for him sitting out until the playoffs, I don't see that happening -- wouldn't be wise to "ease" him back into NHL play when it's at its top speed come playoff time.

Whatever happens, I'm sure we all hope this doesn't take him down the same path as Lindros, et al...

I don't think there's a timetable for how long you are out. I worked with a college football team and it was twenty four hours after the last sympton of a concussion was felt.

Patrice is all done, sadly.

He needs to get on with the rest of his life... and live it to its fullest. At only 23 yo, with a nice little career behind him, the world is his oyster. Opportunities exist galore.

Good luck Bergy!!

At least he wasn't taken out by another NHL Goon!

I was hoping it was just a neck or maybe shoulder , oh well...
He'll get through it but as most of you I agree to take the time. All depending how bad of a concussion it is. If he's rushed in too fast we might loose him again. He's an importand piece of Julien's puzzle on a defensive scheme of things, Important !
His numbers cannot be compaired to before his injury last year.
No need to panic as we need to move fwd without him, that's it !

//Patrice is all done, sadly.//

How the hell do you know?

//He needs to get on with the rest of his life...//

And who put you in charge of Patrice Bergeron's life?

The Patriots wear a corrective oral device proven to correct a boxers "Glass Jaw" it spounds like an easy step to take. www.mahercor.com for mor info on concussion