Paul Kariya

If you haven't heard already, Paul Kariya is sitting out the 10-11 season with post concussion syndrome. One has to imagine now, that this might be it for Kariya. I don't think anyone would blame him. He's had a good career. He's just shy of 1000 career points, which might be a deciding factor in him coming back maybe in 2011-2012. The only question i have is who would be willing to take on an injury prone, aging winger? I'm sure someone will though.

this might be rather dick of me, but i can't help but think back to this punishing cheap shot from Gary Suter back in the late 90's.

Like I said, that's mainly me being a dick. whatever. Kariya has averaged a point per game over his career, and no one will doubt his abilities, if and when the time comes and he is considered for the Hall of Fame. His lack of a cup and generally lack luster playoff performances will hurt him. In his defense however, he has always seemed to play for teams that were on the verge of competing for the cup, but never could get over the hump. While he has played for Western Conference teams his entire career, so the eastern fans might have missed a good portion of his games, anyone who got to see him play during his prime would have to agree he was one of the best in his day. jesus i make it sound like he's 100. Anyway, who knows what will happen with Kariya. Now that i think about it (and as i write this out), i would like to see him come back and go for the 1000 points. It would be a nice milestone to reach for a guy that a lot of people would say has come up short.