There was concern that the indefinitely label put on Claude Giroux was just secretly a codename for “out for the season.” Last Tuesday it was revealed that Chris Pronger received this term that will no doubt show up on every national broadcast for the rest of the season. The announcement delivered a blow to the confidence of the fanbase, but as per usual with Philadelphia fans it was a big jump to conclusions. Yes, this team is obviously better with him in the lineup, but the game of hockey isn’t like basketball in that one player can determine a team’s championship fate. However, if you subtract the best offensive player from the equation as well things begin to get more dicey

Excerpt from: Broad Street Buzz