When Tampa Bay Lightning superstar center Steven Stamkos violently crashed into the Boston Bruins' post on Monday afternoon, it wasn't just a calamitous blow for the Eastern Conference leaders.
It was a letdown for anyone who simply enjoys good hockey—no matter where their allegiance stands.
The Lightning's official team feed broke the devastating news shortly after his injury:
"Indefinitely" doesn't exactly leave much room for optimism in the first place, but Bleacher Report's medical expert Will Carroll gives a projected timeline that will almost certainly keep the uncommonly talented 23-year-old sidelined for the rest of the regular season:
Personally, I have zero stock in the Lightning. But this kind of news is just deflating.
Sports are at their most captivating when the best players in the world are competing at their highest levels against each other. While losing Stamkos for an extensive period of time is obviously devastating for the Lightning, it serves as a major blow to the NHL as a whole.
Entering Monday, Stamkos ...
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Steven Stamkos’ Injury Is Unfortunate Blow for Hockey Fans Everywhere
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