Marian Hossa to miss NHL season, reportedly due to allergy to hockey equipment

[doniceage]

The Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire 2017-18 NHL season because of a progressive skin disorder he says he’s been treating for years. The team announced the news on Wednesday. The 38-year-old veteran said severe side effects associated with medication to treat the skin disorder will make it impossible to play hockey next season.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...ago-blackhawks

[creasecollector]

Sad to see. Hoping for a solid recovery for him though !

[scottkoz20]

this is completely plausible, especially seeing how some medical materials interact with Olivia over her 1st 9 years


HOWEVER, the cynically fan says why now, in the last 4 years of a deal that would only pay him a 1 million dollars per season.

[RGM81]

Cynicism is running high with this one. You hate to see a great player like Hossa possibly have his career end due to such a rare form of ailment like this. But he's been playing through it to the point that 94% of his contract is now paid out. He's 38 years old, is probably a first-ballot HOF'er, and nowhere in any of the official statements was there a reference to the effect of "We look forward to Marian resuming his playing career."

[kuzniar42]

When I first saw this in Elliotte Freidman's 30 thoughts I thought it was a joke/rumor then when I woke up and saw the Hawks press release I almost puked.

[Devlin]

It's happened before, late 70's to a North Stars player.

[sparty07]

After every beer league game I play, my forehead gets a small reaction and will be slightly itchy and red/splotchy. I truly believe if you have sensitive skin you never know what can affect you

[canucksfan007]

I wonder why he cant wear like a body suit under his gear. Might get hot, but almost like an underarmor onesie.