[St. Louis Blues] Andy McDonald Retires: Post-Concussion

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/andy-mcdonald-st-louis-blues-retires-due-post-171243970.html
 
 

 
As first reported by Andy Strickland of TrueHockey.com, McDonald, 35, has decided to retire from the NHL after 11 seasons due to post-concussion concerns.
 

 

“The last few years too much of the focus became worrying about the next hit. I was always thinking about it.” Said McDonald.
Retirement began creeping into McDonald’s head during the regular season but it wasn’t until after the Blues were eliminated by the Los Angeles Kings did he become 100% sure. He spent the last several weeks with his family and is confident now is the right time to move on with his life.
“I’m fortunate to get out now. I know I could play two or three more years and I love the game of hockey, but healthwise I know I shouldn’t be playing.”
 

 
 
Godamnit, I actually liked this guy. I used to pick him up in deep fantasies because he put up points. Pretty speedy guy for a tough guy.
 
Going to miss him and best wishes.
 
He's 35 though so it's good that he got his playing time.

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Definitely had a good career.
Always an underrated player.