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| 1995-96 Leaf Freeze Frame |
On this day in 1994, Captain Mario Lemieux announced to the world that he would be taking a one year leave of absence. This occurred in the wake of his treatments after back surgery (not to mention his previous battle with cancer) had sidelined him the year before. The treatments he was receiving had left him fatigued and unable to start training camp that was right around the corner. Instead of risking another injury or something far worse, Lemieux decided to take the year off to recover from both the cancer and back problems.
That year was well spent getting fresh. Lemieux went on the following season to win his third Hart Trophy and won the scoring title with 161 points. Ironically enough, two days later Commissioner Gary Bettman would announce that the start of the 1994-95 season was going to be delayed due to the failure to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement with the NHLPA. The season was shortened from 84 to 48 games.
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