Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Reilly recently discovered he was suffering from a heart condition during a routine exam as part of his recovery from a concussion.
The New York Islanders guard suffered a head injury during Game 1is November against the Sabers in Buffalo. On Monday, general manager Lou Lamoriello announced that Reilly was recovered from his concussion, but is expected to be out for several months.
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He has been diagnosed with a heart problem and will need surgery.
“It was detected by the different echocardiograms that you do for different reasons when you are in a post-concussion situation,” explained the CEO at a press conference.
“It’s probably a blessing in disguise,” Lamoriello added. They detected this, something you sometimes have from birth, but never suspect you have.”
Fortunately for Reilly, he will be able to regain his quality of life 100%, said the Islanders leader. His hockey career will be able to continue once he recovers from his time under the knife.
The 31-year-old American has not had a point in 11 games this season, blocking four shots and making three checks along the way.
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