Concussions are scary, but the most chilling injuries in hockey occur in the neck. Neck injuries can cause permanent paralysis and they can be life-threatening. Florida Panthers prospect Jakub Kos now knows this all too well.
Panthers 2021 Draft Pick Suffers Serious Neck Injury
Kos was a sixth-round pick in 2021. Not the most highly touted player at the draft, he has broken out, winning a silver medal with Czechia at the World Juniors.
In a very very thin Panthers prospect pool, Kos has climbed up the rankings. Unfortunately his momentum suffered a massive setback on March 3rd.
After being thrown into the boards head-first, Kos suffered a fractured neck.
The 19-year-old who injured Kos was kicked out of the game and given a four-game suspension.
Unfortunately for Kos, his season is over, but there is a worry this could be the end of his career.
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So for now, not career ending.
Hopefully there are positive updates on this story in this future, and hopefully Jakub Kos will have an amazing NHL career.
Source: Blade of Steel
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