Colorado Avalanche Young Defenseman Out Again

Things just keep getting worse for Bowen Byram, as he's out again with symptoms related to his head. The 20-year-old defenseman already missed time this season with a concussion and recently opened up about how bad his symptoms were from his previous head injuries.

AvsNotes:

-JJ in net
-Byram out (upper body), MacDermid in
-Find some consistency#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/4A9ajcpyup
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 2, 2021

Over the course of his NHL career, which started just this January, Byram has had three different concussions. It hasn't been confirmed that his current head symptoms are from another concussion, but it's still very concerning and impossible not to feel sympathy for the kid.

In 13 games this season, Byram has been breaking out, as he has four goals and nine points. The 2019 fourth overall pick seems to have the potential to be a legitimate top-pairing defenseman in this league, but his injury trouble is immensely concerning.

Here's to hoping Byram can back on the ice soon, but it's extremely important that the Avalanche don't rush him. Health comes first.