Should Chris Pronger Play Again?

When was the last time Chris Pronger played? Well, it's been a while, but he was on the ice a couple weeks ago practicing with the Philadelphia Flyers. But he wasn't playing. Instead, he was just skating with his sons and daughter. Pretty happy family memory, right? Well, sort of. Chris Pronger said it didn't go well. He mentioned he was moving in a straight line OK but once he started turning, he mentioned feeling dizzy and started having some of the symptoms that he had when he got injured on Oct. 24, 2011. Since then, he hasn't been on the ice or felt the same. He has suffered an ocular concussion, which could be career-ending.

So should Chris Pronger hang up the gloves?

I don't know how to answer this. Honestly, with types of concussions like this, it's easy to say that he should retire and prevent this from happening more regularly to him. I mean, look at Marian Hossa, because I'm still surprised that after two concussions, he is still on the ice and playing. And it seems that there are no concussion symptoms lingering with him.

I guess my honest answer would be to hang it up for good. Look, you suffered a concussion and you feel you want to return to the game, because this isn't how you want to go out. But I think once you get a sort of concussion like this, it's hard to find that the Flyers would want him back in the shape that he's in. I really don't think it's safe for him to go out there and play well. And if he's feeling dizzy, that'll make it worse for him to play. He won't be able to see the puck straight. He'll have problems shooting, perhaps too far wide or so. Either way, I don't want a great player like Chris Pronger having to suffer any more concussions like this. I think it's time, and it's the right thing to do. You can still be a part of the team, but your playing days at this point are pretty much behind you.