He appeared to be on target for another season of close to 40 goals when he suffered a serious neck injury on a check from Jay Wells of the Los Angeles Kings. He managed to return for the playoffs, but was eventually forced to undergo spinal fusion surgery in the summer of 1984.
He appeared to be on track for another season of roughly 40 goals when he sustained a serious neck injury during a check from Jay Wells of the Los Angeles Kings. He managed to return for the playoffs, but ultimately needed spinal fusion surgery in the summer of 1984.