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 on track for another season with nearly 40 goals when he sustained a serious neck injury from a check by Jay Wells of the Los Angeles Kings. He returned to play in the playoffs but ultimately needed spinal fusion surgery in the summer of 1984.