Mason Raymond to return tonight

[dh1333]

Mason Raymond will make his long-awaited return tonight. He is not 100 per cent. He never will be.

"This is something I will have to continue to work at for the rest of my life," Raymond admitted. "Things have changed back there. They never will be the same."

It means daily maintenance for his back. This is not necessarily unusual.

Cody Hodgson has talked about having similar issues resulting from his back injury. The same for Daniel Sedin, who had back surgery.

But for Raymond, it remains a harsh reality and a lasting memory of the tissue damage, and fractured vertebrae he suffered when Johnny Boychuk hit and guided him into the boards during the Stanley Cup final. It's a reality that still stops Raymond cold, leaving him visibly shaken, even though he is "very comfortable" that he's ready to play again.

"I got issues back there, I have to deal with them all the time," said Raymond, after pausing to gather his thoughts and emotions. "That's part of life. Is it going to be perfect? Probably not. But I'm at a state where I continue to work and I feel I'm in a good spot."

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Mason+Raymond+will+Canucks+speedy+line/5795212/story.html#ixzz1fJCyYX7u

 

[germany00]

dont worry, preds will shut him down

 

[germany00]

Mason Raymond's return from a career-threatening back injury has been put on hold after the Vancouver Canucks failed to file the proper paperwork in time to get their speedy winger back in the lineup for Thursday night's game against the Nashville Predators.

Raymond, who hasn't played since fracturing vertebrae on an awkward hit during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, was expected to make his season debut on the third line and spent the last two days talking about his new perspective on life and hockey. The 26-year-old will be eligible to play Sunday against Calgary.

wow that sucks

 

[dh1333]

Damn was excited to see him.

 

[snipezo]

That's unfortunate.