Popular Post RWJC Posted November 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2023 Canucks: Vasily Podkolzin returns to ice two weeks after concussion Slow and steady appears to be the word for Vancouver Canucks prospect Vasily Podkolzin. The 22-year-old Russian winger has been out of action since a scary incident in a game for the Abbotsford Canucks two weeks ago versus the Colorado Eagles where he hit his head on the ice following a collision with an opposing player. The force of the impact knocked him out momentarily and sent him into convulsion on the ice, alarming everyone — players, fans, coaches, staff — at the Abbotsford Centre. Thankfully Podkolzin quickly regained consciousness, even before he was carted off the ice on a stretcher, bound for medical tests at a nearby hospital. Two weeks later, Podkolzin made a big step forward in his efforts to return to action by joining Abbotsford in practice. He wasn’t a full participant — he was wearing a red jersey, indicating he wasn’t cleared for contact — but his mere presence indicates he’s at step four of the standard five-step return-to-play post-concussion protocol. If Podkolzin goes 24 hours after Wednesday’s practice without concussion symptoms recurring, he would be eligible to move up to the final step of the protocol, taking part in a full practice. And if he goes 24 hours after a full practice without concussion symptoms, he would be eligible to be cleared to play in a game again. A trio of other Abbotsford players were also in non-contact jerseys: Chase Wouters also wore red, while Tristen Nielsen, who has been recovering from a concussion for more than a month, and Aidan McDonough, who suffered an undisclosed injury during the team’s California road trip last week, wore yellow. Danila Klimovich also returned to practice, but was a full participant. Patrick Johnston Published Nov 08, 2023 pjohnston@postmedia.com twitter.com/risingaction https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-vasily-podkolzin-returns-after-concussion/wcm/b6331d57-cdec-474a-843e-5b17fb0c8e9f/amp/ 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crabcakes Posted November 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just be careful with Podz. I'm in no hurry to see him play until it is known that he is 100% over this 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Tim Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Really hope Pod can hit the ground running when he comes back. He was off to such a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Good to hear he's back on the ice. But maybe keep him out a little longer to make sure he's 100%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHeart Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I like pods and wish him well but he is done. Flame away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, LaBamba said: I like pods and wish him well but he is done. Flame away. Givin' Dr. Recchi a run for his money with this take. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyBOI Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, gwarrior said: Good to hear he's back on the ice. But maybe keep him out a little longer to make sure he's 100%. as long as hes exercising and getting his heart rate up , he will recover quickly. even lots of steady skating or jogging would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteyBOI Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, LaBamba said: I like pods and wish him well but he is done. Flame away. sometimes hokey iq 'translate from the minors to the NHL especially for russians as the coach and the young player struggle to communicate. they may miss half the conversation hear "you are playing good" but, you need to cover your man and back check hard, other wise. Keep it up. Edited November 10, 2023 by Dankmemes187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Hope he and the trainers didn't rush him, that injury looked pretty brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy animal Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 6 hours ago, -AJ- said: Givin' Dr. Recchi a run for his money with this take. Dr. Mark Recchi, such a candy ass. The only BC boy thats not welcome in BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I like his chances at a recovery. He has good character and that goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 He was doing really well before the hit. Hope he gets back on track. Can really use his size and grit come playoff time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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