Avs Blueliner with History of Concussions Gets Knocked out of Game by Big Hit

You have to admire his tenacity, but at some point, Bowen Byram will have to make a difficult decision regarding his NHL future. The Colorado Avalanche defenceman, who has battled concussions his entire career, was knocked out of last night's game against the Anaheim Ducks following a huge hit.

Byram was skating through the offensive zone and looking the other way when he was smoked by Max Jones with a big, clean hit.

Byram left the game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Following the game, Avs coach Jared Bednar had no update on Byram. The 22-year-old has missed a ton of games throughout his career with concussions and head injuries, and at one point thought he may have to retire because of them.

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